Ford Motor Company (F)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 5,219,000 | 3,743,000 | 3,992,000 | 4,570,000 | 5,458,000 | 7,264,000 | 6,639,000 | 7,046,000 | 6,276,000 | 5,454,000 | 6,292,000 | 3,402,000 | 4,523,000 | 1,342,000 | 2,351,000 | -386,000 | -4,408,000 | -2,423,000 | -5,035,000 | -2,186,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 185,059,000 | 183,244,000 | 180,529,000 | 177,660,000 | 176,452,000 | 173,326,000 | 169,237,000 | 164,758,000 | 158,057,000 | 151,736,000 | 148,027,000 | 134,589,000 | 136,341,000 | 134,615,000 | 136,433,000 | 129,052,000 | 127,144,000 | 130,907,000 | 130,396,000 | 149,878,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 2.82% | 2.04% | 2.21% | 2.57% | 3.09% | 4.19% | 3.92% | 4.28% | 3.97% | 3.59% | 4.25% | 2.53% | 3.32% | 1.00% | 1.72% | -0.30% | -3.47% | -1.85% | -3.86% | -1.46% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $5,219,000K ÷ $185,059,000K
= 2.82%
Ford Motor Company's operating profit margin has shown fluctuations over the past years. The margin was negative in the first half of 2020, indicating that the company's operating expenses exceeded its revenues during that period.
However, there was a gradual improvement in the operating profit margin from March 2021 onwards, with the margin turning positive in June 2021. This positive trend continued through December 2024, reaching a peak of 4.28% in March 2023.
While the operating profit margin dipped slightly in the following quarters, it remained above 2% consistently, reflecting better cost management and revenue generation by Ford.
Overall, the company's operating profit margin has shown a positive trajectory in the recent years, indicating improved operational efficiency and profitability.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024