(F) Ford Motor - Ratings and Ratios

Ford Motor Company is a multinational automotive manufacturer that designs, develops, and delivers a diverse range of vehicles worldwide, including Ford trucks, commercial cars and vans, sport utility vehicles, and Lincoln luxury vehicles. The company's product portfolio is segmented into various categories, catering to different customer needs and preferences. Its operations are organized into distinct segments, including Ford Blue, which focuses on internal combustion engine vehicles, Ford Model e, dedicated to electric vehicles, and Ford Pro, which targets commercial customers. Additionally, the company has Ford Next, a segment focused on emerging technologies and new business models, as well as Ford Credit, which provides financial services to support vehicle sales.

The company's distribution network is extensive, with vehicles, service parts, and accessories sold through a network of distributors and dealers, as well as directly to commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and government entities. Ford also engages in various financing and leasing activities, providing retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to a range of customers, including retail and commercial clients, leasing companies, government entities, and fleet customers. Furthermore, the company offers wholesale loans to dealers to finance the purchase of vehicle inventory, as well as loans to support working capital, dealership facility enhancements, and other dealer programs.

Ford's financial services segment plays a crucial role in supporting the company's vehicle sales, with a range of financing options available to customers. The company provides financing and leasing solutions to support the purchase of Ford and Lincoln vehicles, as well as other automotive-related financial services. With a history dating back to 1903, Ford Motor Company is one of the oldest and most established automotive manufacturers in the world, with its headquarters located in Dearborn, Michigan. The company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol F, and its web presence can be found at https://www.ford.com, with the company's ISIN identified as US3453708600, and classified under the GICS Sub Industry of Automobile Manufacturers.