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Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F)

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Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2005

Microsoft Excel

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Ford Motor Co., P/E, long-term trends, calculation

Microsoft Excel

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Ford Motor Co. Annual Report.


The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio exhibits considerable fluctuation over the observed period. Initial values indicate a P/E ratio of 7.32 in 2006, followed by a period of unavailable values in 2007 and 2008. The ratio then reappears in 2010 at 14.60, decreasing to 8.68 in 2011 before a substantial drop to 2.36 in 2012. Subsequent years show volatility, with the ratio increasing to 8.99 in 2013, 8.48 in 2014, and peaking at 20.23 in 2015.

A subsequent decline is observed, with the P/E ratio falling to 6.01 in 2016 and 10.71 in 2017, before decreasing again to 5.45 in 2018. The ratio remains relatively low at 9.42 in 2019, but experiences a dramatic surge to 701.03 in 2020. This extreme value is followed by an unavailable value in 2021, and a significant decrease to 4.01 in 2022. The ratio then increases to 11.70 in 2023, decreases to 6.24 in 2024, and concludes with an unavailable value in 2025.

Overall Trend
The P/E ratio demonstrates a lack of consistent trend. While periods of increase and decrease are evident, the ratio is characterized by substantial volatility, particularly in the years 2015, 2020, and 2022. This suggests significant shifts in investor sentiment or underlying earnings performance.
High Volatility Periods
The exceptionally high P/E ratio in 2020 (701.03) is noteworthy. This likely resulted from a combination of a very low earnings per share value and a relatively stable share price. The subsequent return to a lower ratio in 2022 indicates a correction, potentially driven by improved earnings or a decrease in share price. The unavailable values in 2007, 2008, and 2021 also interrupt the analysis of consistent trends.
Relationship to Earnings
The P/E ratio’s fluctuations are closely tied to the earnings per share (EPS) values. Years with negative or very low EPS, such as 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2020, tend to produce either unavailable or exceptionally high P/E ratios. Conversely, periods of positive and increasing EPS, like 2011 and 2012, are associated with more moderate and decreasing P/E ratios.

In conclusion, the P/E ratio for the period analyzed exhibits significant instability, influenced heavily by fluctuations in earnings. The ratio does not demonstrate a clear, long-term trend, and is subject to substantial short-term variations.


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