Ford Motor Company (F)

Net profit margin

		Dec 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020
Net income	US$ in thousands	5,879,000	4,347,000	-1,981,000	17,937,000	-1,279,000
Revenue	US$ in thousands	184,992,000	176,191,000	158,057,000	136,341,000	127,144,000
Net profit margin		3.18%	2.47%	-1.25%	13.16%	-1.01%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $5,879,000K ÷ $184,992,000K
= 3.18%

The net profit margin of Ford Motor Company has shown fluctuations over the past five years.

- On December 31, 2020, the net profit margin was negative at -1.01%, indicating that the company had a net loss relative to its revenue.

- In the following year, December 31, 2021, there was a significant improvement in the net profit margin, reaching 13.16%, suggesting that Ford was able to generate a stronger net profit relative to its revenue.

- However, by December 31, 2022, the net profit margin decreased to -1.25%, signaling a return to a negative net profit, which may raise concerns about the company's cost management and operational efficiency.

- The net profit margin recovered in the subsequent years, with a positive 2.47% on December 31, 2023, and a further increase to 3.18% by December 31, 2024. These improvements indicate that Ford was able to enhance its profitability by effectively managing expenses and increasing revenue.

Overall, the trend in Ford Motor Company's net profit margin highlights the importance of monitoring profitability metrics to assess the company's financial performance and sustainability over time.