Ford Motor Company EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
27.35
Enterprise Value
$207.26B
EBITDA (TTM)
$7.58B
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
How It's Calculated
27.35 = $207.26B ÷ $7.58B
What This Means
Ford Motor Company's EV/EBITDA of 27.3 is elevated, which can reflect growth expectations, scarce assets, or cyclical EBITDA.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (F) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in Auto Manufacturers. With a market capitalization of about $69.49B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $17.44, within a 52-week range of $9.88 to $17.78 (-1.9% from the high, +76.5% from the low). Beta of 1.66 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about -3.2%, signaling negative or breakeven profitability, which can affect valuation multiples.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Ford Motor Company, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Consumer Cyclical. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 27.35x EV/EBITDA, Ford Motor Company (F) carries an elevated EV/EBITDA multiple that may embed growth expectations or scarcity within its peer set. Enterprise value of about $207.26B and EBITDA near $7.58B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the F metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer Cyclical names on our S&P 100 coverage, Ford Motor Company's EV/EBITDA of 27.35 can be compared with peers such as AMZN (19.27), TSLA (144.99), MCD (16.95). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer Cyclical stocks.
Key Takeaways
- F is grouped in the Consumer Cyclical sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.66 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of -3.2% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is F's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Ford Motor Company's ratio is about 27.35 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Consumer Cyclical.
Is 27.35 high or low vs peers?
Among Consumer Cyclical peers (e.g. TSLA (144.99), SBUX (25.16), AMZN (19.27)), F's 27.35 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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