Ford Motor Company (F) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 0.75%
Is Ford Motor Company’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Ford Motor Company's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 0.75% is 39% below its 5-year average of 1.23%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-2.06%–2.42%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for Ford Motor Company (F) is 0.75% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 40.48% (1.26%).
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F Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
F Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
0.75%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
1.26%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
1.78%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
1.23%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
1.35%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
2.14%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
1.34%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-40.48%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-57.87%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-39.11%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-44.41%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-64.97%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-44.01%
F Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company (F) | $56.36B | 0.75% | 1.26% | 1.78% | 1.23% |
| Sea Limited (SE) | $50.49B | 8.10% | 5.54% | -0.59% | -6.30% |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY) | $48.06B | 14.36% | 13.88% | 11.58% | 11.14% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $65.15B | 11.57% | 15.04% | 16.70% | 16.54% |
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) | $41.77B | 28.26% | 30.98% | 34.86% | 35.06% |
| General Motors Company (GM) | $71.59B | 1.16% | 2.58% | 3.32% | 3.26% |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) | $39.13B | 18.97% | 18.28% | 16.75% | 13.86% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) | $74.06B | 17.10% | 16.96% | 16.07% | 14.27% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) | $76.62B | 19.16% | 18.93% | 18.27% | 2.36% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) | $76.74B | 11.29% | 13.84% | 13.21% | 9.40% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
0.8%
ROE
-16.3%
Ford Motor Company Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Ford Motor Company Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Ford Motor Company (F)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for F stock is 0.75%.
- Is Ford Motor Company's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Ford Motor Company's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 0.75% is 39% below its 5-year average of 1.23%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-2.06%–2.42%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Ford Motor Company (F)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for F stock is 1.26%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Ford Motor Company (F)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for F stock is 1.78%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Ford Motor Company (F)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for F stock is 1.23%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Ford Motor Company (F)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for F stock is 1.35%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Ford Motor Company (F)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for F stock is 2.14%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Ford Motor Company (F)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for F stock is 1.34%.
Ford Motor Company Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.75% |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.77% |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.42% |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.18% |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.33% |
| 2020-12-31 | -2.06% |
| 2019-12-31 | -0.03% |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.25% |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.96% |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.23% |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.04% |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.55% |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.02% |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.97% |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.72% |
| 2010-12-31 | 6.16% |
| 2009-12-31 | -0.57% |
| 2008-12-31 | -2.35% |
| 2007-12-31 | -0.12% |
| 2006-12-31 | -2.93% |
| 2005-12-31 | -0.16% |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.60% |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.11% |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.22% |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.08% |
| 2000-12-31 | 5.00% |
| 1999-12-31 | 4.57% |
| 1998-12-31 | 6.34% |
| 1997-12-31 | 5.51% |
| 1996-12-31 | 4.48% |
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About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive giant, engaged in the design, production, and servicing of a broad spectrum of vehicles. Its product line encompasses Ford trucks, commercial cars and vans, and sport utility vehicles, in addition to luxury models from its Lincoln brand. The company structures its diverse operations into distinct segments: Ford Blue, Ford Model e, Ford Pro, Ford Next, and Ford Credit. Ford distributes its vehicles, service components, and accessories through a worldwide network of distributors and dealerships. It also supplies directly to large organizational clients, including commercial fleet operators, daily rental companies, and government entities, often facilitated by its established dealerships. Beyond manufacturing and sales, Ford provides substantial financial services. This includes offering retail installment contracts for both new and used vehicles, as well as direct financing leases for new vehicles to a wide range of customers – from individual consumers to commercial enterprises such as leasing companies, government agencies, and fleet providers. Furthermore, the company extends wholesale loans to dealers to facilitate inventory purchases. It also offers capital to dealers for operational expenses, facility enhancements, real estate acquisitions, and other business initiatives. Founded in 1903, Ford Motor Company is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto - Manufacturers
- CEO
- James Duncan Farley Jr.