Ford Motor Company (F)vsVodafone Group PLC ADR (VOD)
F
Ford Motor Company
$11.67
-1.44%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $47.24B
VOD
Vodafone Group PLC ADR
$14.72
+0.41%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $33.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ford Motor Company generates 383% more annual revenue ($187.27B vs $38.78B). F leads profitability with a -4.4% profit margin vs -11.4%. VOD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.61. VOD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
F
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
VOD
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 2.0B 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
ROE of -6.6% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 15.4%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : F
The strongest argument for F centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : VOD
The strongest argument for VOD centers on PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.61 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : VOD
The primary concerns for VOD are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
F carries more volatility with a beta of 1.67 — expect wider price swings.
VOD is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
VOD generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
VOD scores higher overall (51/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "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.
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COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
Vodafone Group Plc is engaged in telecommunications services in Europe and internationally. The company is headquartered in Newbury, the United Kingdom.
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