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Financial Analysis and Future Outlook of Ford Motor Company
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Abstract
Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker founded in 1903. It is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world. This research delves into the financial condition of Ford Motor Company, an automotive industry leader, to provide a comprehensive analysis of its financial performance and prospects. Against the backdrop of an evolving automotive landscape and increasing consumer demand for sustainable and technologically advanced vehicles, this study is timely and relevant. The primary objective of this paper is to scrutinize Ford's financial health and prospects in-depth. The research combines quantitative data analysis of Ford's financial statements, historical performance, and market trends with a qualitative assessment of its strategic positioning and competitive environment. The findings indicate that while Ford faces certain financial challenges, it possesses the potential for growth and innovation. Recommendations include leveraging 5G technology to enhance product quality and cautiously exploring opportunities in the electric vehicle sector.
Keywords
Ford Motor Company, Financial analysis, DCF analysis, Automotive industry, Sustainable vehicles
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- Volume Title
- Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Business and Policy Studies
- ISBN (Print)
- 978-1-83558-371-5
- ISBN (Online)
- 978-1-83558-372-2
- Published Date
- 17 April 2024
- Series
- Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences
- ISSN (Print)
- 2754-1169
- ISSN (Online)
- 2754-1177
- DOI
- 10.54254/2754-1169/74/20241518
- Copyright
- 17 April 2024
- Open Access
- This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited