Ford Motor Company (F)vsVisa Inc. Class A (V)
F
Ford Motor Company
$11.67
-1.44%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $47.24B
V
Visa Inc. Class A
$304.91
+0.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $585.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ford Motor Company generates 352% more annual revenue ($187.27B vs $41.39B). V leads profitability with a 50.2% profit margin vs -4.4%. V appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.65. V earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
F
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
V
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for F.
Margin of Safety
+17.4%
Fair Value
$369.26
Current Price
$304.91
$64.35 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 54 in profit
Keeps 50 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 68.3%
Generating 6.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
1.7% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -20.2% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 15.2x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : F
The strongest argument for F centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : V
The strongest argument for V centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 50.2% and operating margin at 68.3%. Revenue growth of 14.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : F
The primary concerns for F are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 4.66 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : V
The primary concerns for V are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
F profiles as a turnaround stock while V is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
F carries more volatility with a beta of 1.67 — expect wider price swings.
V is growing revenue faster at 14.6% — sustainability is the question.
V generates stronger free cash flow (6.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
V scores higher overall (68/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 50.2% margins and 14.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ford Motor Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Ford Motor Company, commonly known as Ford, is an American multinational automaker that has its main headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.
Visit Website →Visa Inc. Class A
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Visa Inc. is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Foster City, California, United States. It facilitates electronic funds transfers throughout the world, most commonly through Visa-branded credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards. Visa is one of the world's most valuable companies.
Visit Website →Compare with Other AUTO MANUFACTURERS Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?