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Ford Faces Mounting Financial Pressures Amid Declining Free Cash Flow and Rising Debt

Jun 12, 2025 (2 days ago)
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Ford's financial health is under strain due to a significant decline in free cash flow and a substantial increase in debt, raising concerns about its competitiveness and profitability.

Declining Free Cash Flow and Rising Debt

  • Ford's free cash flow margin dropped by 13.4 percentage points over the last five years, with a trailing 12-month margin of just 5.1%1
  • The company holds $155.3 billion in debt, exceeding its $35.23 billion in cash, resulting in a concerning 8× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio1

Revenue Growth Stagnation

  • Ford's vehicle sales have failed to grow over the past two years, with 971,000 vehicles sold in the latest quarter, signaling potential market saturation or increased competition1
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