Ford Motor Company (F)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| 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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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 291,000 | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 44,835,000 | 44,315,000 | 43,567,000 | 42,870,000 | 42,773,000 | 44,263,000 | 43,677,000 | 42,366,000 | 43,242,000 | 42,125,000 | 44,169,000 | 44,985,000 | 48,519,000 | 36,593,000 | 34,664,000 | 33,828,000 | 30,690,000 | 33,125,000 | 30,824,000 | 29,650,000 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $44,835,000K
= 0.00
Based on the provided data, Ford Motor Company has maintained a consistent debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 throughout the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not had any long-term debt during this period, and its equity has been sufficient to finance its operations without relying on debt financing.
A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 signifies that the company's total liabilities are effectively zero compared to its equity, which could be seen as a positive sign of financial strength and stability. It suggests that Ford has been able to manage its financial obligations without taking on excessive debt, reducing its risk of financial distress and potential default.
However, it is also important to note that a very low or zero debt-to-equity ratio may also indicate underutilization of debt to leverage growth opportunities or tax benefits. In Ford's case, further analysis into the reasons behind the consistently low debt levels and the company's overall capital structure would be necessary to fully evaluate its financial health and strategic decision-making.
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Dec 31, 2024