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Update as of 27 March: With specific auto tariffs announced by the Trump administration, Renault is the one European car maker in the green, confirming this narrative. The company's competitive edge, hence, ought to reward it with an even higher PE than originally anticipated here, so I now pencil in a ratio of 12.

Key Takeaways Strategic brand realignment and product innovation drive Renault's competitiveness in the EV and hybrid market, potentially boosting revenue and improving net margins. Operational efficiency, strategic partnerships, and model expansions aim to enhance market penetration and financial health through cost synergies and increased market reach.

Key Takeaways Weakness in the electrification segment and order cancellations have heightened risk to future top-line performance and growth prospects. Rising geopolitical risks and high investment needs, combined with industry volatility, threaten both margins and market share retention.

Key Takeaways Valeo's rapid breakeven optimization and AI-driven R&D efficiency could deliver significant margin gains and cash flow ahead of industry expectations. Superior positioning in EV and ADAS, plus geographic and customer rebalancing, sets Valeo to capture more growth and market share than peers.

Key Takeaways Legacy product lines are in structural decline, while slow uptake of new technologies and shifting regulations threaten revenue stability and profitability. Rising costs, shrinking margins, and high capital outflows jeopardize cash generation, investor returns, and long-term debt reduction.

Key Takeaways Accelerating shift to electric and autonomous vehicles threatens Forvia's traditional products and narrows its long-term market opportunities. High leverage, cost pressures, and regulatory demands constrain Forvia's ability to invest in innovation or defend margins.

Key Takeaways Rapid efficiency gains from carbon neutrality and business group integration are driving structural margin improvements and enhanced free cash flow potential. Strong positioning in electric and next-gen mobility markets, backed by premium technology offerings and OEM partnerships, supports diverse, resilient, above-market revenue growth.

Key Takeaways Leadership in affordable EVs and digital initiatives is challenged by falling demand, high spending, and margin pressures due to intensified competition and regulatory demands. Structural declines in traditional car ownership and the rise of shared mobility threaten Renault's long-term growth despite product strengths and efficiency improvement efforts.

Key Takeaways Demand for replacement tires faces structural headwinds from electric vehicles, shared mobility, and lower private vehicle ownership, pressuring long-term revenue sustainability. Margin pressures mount due to intensified competition, rising sustainability costs, and capital investment needs, constraining pricing power, cash flow, and shareholder returns.