Because Ford didn't declare bankruptcy, like GM and Chrysler, it wasn't able to clear pension debt off its books. Ford also had to borrow a lot of money to survive. The good news is, money is cheap right now, and Ford has been steadily paying its debt down. The current share price is around $12.30, with an absurdly low P/E of 2.49, this because of a one-time tax credit of $12.4 billion the company received in 2011 artificially driving the valuation down. Regardless, the bottom line is Ford is looking strong right now, so with a price and valuation like this, perhaps investors shouldn't dither too long. Making money and making a difference Companies like Ford that understand the connection between profit and social responsibility are companies that are in touch with the times and are some of this planet's most successful. Apple ( NAS: AAPL ) has famously gotten the connection of late, joining the Fair Labor Association in January and giving shareholders majority vote for directors.