Ford Motor Company (F)vsRivian Automotive Inc (RIVN)
F
Ford Motor Company
$14.24
-1.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $55.75B
RIVN
Rivian Automotive Inc
$15.76
+2.64%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $22.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ford Motor Company generates 3127% more annual revenue ($189.86B vs $5.88B). F leads profitability with a -3.2% profit margin vs -55.0%. F earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
F
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
RIVN
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-15.7%
Fair Value
$12.21
Current Price
$14.24
$2.03 premium
Margin of Safety
+76.7%
Fair Value
$63.40
Current Price
$15.76
$47.64 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 430.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 27.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -16.3% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.0% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -79.9% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : F
The strongest argument for F centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book.
Bull Case : RIVN
The strongest argument for RIVN centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 27.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : F
The primary concerns for F are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.20 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : RIVN
The primary concerns for RIVN are EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
F profiles as a turnaround stock while RIVN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
F carries more volatility with a beta of 1.83 — expect wider price swings.
RIVN is growing revenue faster at 27.2% — sustainability is the question.
RIVN generates stronger free cash flow (-526M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
F scores higher overall (53/100 vs 34/100). RIVN offers better value entry with a 76.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (Ticker: RIVN) is a U.S.–based electric vehicle (EV) and automotive technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells battery-powered vehicles and related products. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Rivian is known for its electric pickup truck (R1T), SUV (R1S), and commercial vans, along with software services, charging infrastructure, and vehicle accessories. The company aims to serve both consumer and commercial markets with innovative EV platforms and is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker RIVN.
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