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German (DAX) Auto Components Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D-2.2%
  • 3M-5.0%
  • 1Y-3.2%
  • YTD-8.4%

Over the last 7 days, the Auto Components industry has dropped 2.5%, driven by Continental declining 3.6%. Meanwhile, SAF-Holland actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 5.8% in the last week. However, the industry is down 3.8% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 53% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the German Auto Components Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 21 Aug 2026€33.9b€75.2b-€1,641,009,000.0020.5x-20.7x0.5x
Sun, 19 Jul 2026€35.5b€75.9b-€1,371,246,000.0015.6x-25.9x0.5x
Tue, 16 Jun 2026€37.7b€75.9b-€1,371,197,000.0015.8x-27.5x0.5x
Thu, 14 May 2026€36.1b€76.0b-€1,353,128,000.0015.8x-26.7x0.5x
Sat, 11 Apr 2026€33.9b€77.1b-€1,417,976,000.0013.1x-23.9x0.4x
Mon, 09 Mar 2026€33.8b€77.7b-€910,702,000.006.8x-37.1x0.4x
Wed, 04 Feb 2026€37.7b€97.7b-€1,375,195,000.007.1x-27.4x0.4x
Fri, 02 Jan 2026€36.4b€97.7b-€1,375,195,000.007.9x-26.5x0.4x
Sun, 30 Nov 2025€33.4b€97.7b-€1,375,195,000.007.7x-24.3x0.3x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025€33.4b€96.4b€271.0m12.4x123.2x0.3x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025€30.8b€77.1b€251.0m10.3x122.7x0.4x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025€31.5b€77.2b€263.6m13.9x119.6x0.4x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025€30.9b€75.8b€540.5m13x57.2x0.4x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025€30.3b€75.8b€540.5m13.1x56x0.4x
Fri, 16 May 2025€30.1b€75.8b€541.2m12.9x55.7x0.4x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025€26.4b€74.1b€764.0m10.5x34.6x0.4x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025€29.7b€74.5b€896.7m11.1x33.2x0.4x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025€28.8b€72.9b€1.5b9.4x18.8x0.4x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025€28.2b€72.9b€1.5b8.8x18.5x0.4x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024€27.9b€72.9b€1.5b9.3x18.3x0.4x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024€27.3b€73.6b€1.6b9.9x16.6x0.4x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024€28.2b€82.1b€1.7b9.4x16.9x0.3x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024€28.9b€82.1b€1.7b9.1x17.3x0.4x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024€28.9b€83.0b€1.6b8.8x18.6x0.3x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024€28.4b€83.0b€1.6b9.2x18.2x0.3x
Sat, 18 May 2024€31.0b€83.0b€1.6b10x19.9x0.4x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024€31.6b€83.9b€1.8b10.9x17.3x0.4x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024€31.7b€83.4b€2.2b11.2x14.7x0.4x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024€36.0b€83.2b€2.4b10x15.2x0.4x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024€33.6b€83.2b€2.4b9.6x14.2x0.4x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023€33.1b€83.2b€2.4b9.2x14x0.4x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023€29.8b€83.5b€1.9b9.7x15.9x0.4x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023€30.2b€83.5b€1.9b9.2x16x0.4x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023€29.9b€83.5b€1.9b8.9x15.9x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

15.9x


Total Market Cap: €29.9bTotal Earnings: €1.9bTotal Revenue: €83.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
German Auto Components Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 19.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the German Auto Components industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.39x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Auto Components industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 3.4% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the German Consumer Discretionary industry?

DE Market-0.83%
Consumer Discretionary-1.10%
Auto Components-2.18%
Tires and Rubber0%0
Auto Parts and Equipment-1.18%
Industry PE
    Forecasted Growth
    • Analysts are most optimistic on the Auto Parts and Equipment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 65% over the next 5 years.
    • This is better than its past earnings decline of 40% per year.
    • In contrast, the Auto Parts and Equipment industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 65% per year over the next few years.

    Top Stock Gainers and Losers

    Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

    CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
    		SFQ SAF-Holland€22.655.8%
    +€55.8m    		42.8%PE14.7x
    		GMM Grammer€11.205.7%
    +€8.9m    		63.5%PE5.3x
    		ED4 EDAG Engineering Group€3.171.6%
    +€1.3m    		-52.8%PS0.1x
    		TINC Baumot Group€0.00350.0%
    +€22.2k    		20.0%n/a

    Latest News

    ZIL2
    €5.31
    ElringKlinger
    7D
    -0.9%
    1Y
    13.5%
    Narrative Update • Aug 19

    ZIL2: Fair Outlook Will Balance Aftermarket Expansion And Margin Improvement

    Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for ElringKlinger from €4.10 to €5.15, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News for ElringKlinger ElringKlinger AG reported that Chief Financial Officer Isabelle Damen requested an early termination of her Management Board contract on personal grounds.
    GMM
    €11.20
    Grammer
    7D
    5.7%
    1Y
    63.5%
    ED4
    €3.17
    EDAG Engineering Group
    7D
    1.6%
    1Y
    -52.8%
    SFQ
    €22.65
    SAF-Holland
    7D
    5.8%
    1Y
    42.8%
    Narrative Update • Aug 12

    SFQ: Higher Multiple And Guidance Will Limit Future Share Price Upside

    Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for SAF-Holland from €15.00 to €19.00, citing updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that align with a higher Street price target of €19 recently highlighted in research. What’s in the News for SAF-Holland SAF-Holland SE confirmed earnings guidance for 2026, with the Management Board expecting Group sales in a range of €1,700 million to €1,850 million.
    AMV0
    €36.40
    Aumovio
    7D
    -3.1%
    1Y
    n/a
    Narrative Update • Aug 10

    AMV0: Cost Discipline And Higher Earnings Multiple Will Support Measured Upside Outlook

    Aumovio's updated €46.40 analyst price target, previously €38.00, reflects analysts' view that recent cost cutting efforts could support upside to current estimates. Analyst Commentary Recent updates on Aumovio highlight a more constructive tone from some research desks, with higher price targets reflecting confidence in the company’s cost cutting efforts and potential upside to current estimates.
    PWO
    €22.80
    PWO
    7D
    -2.6%
    1Y
    -20.8%
    SHA0
    €7.43
    Schaeffler
    7D
    -0.3%
    1Y
    46.1%
    Narrative Update • Aug 07

    SHA0: Lowered Expectations And Cost Cuts Will Support Future Upside Potential

    The latest Narrative Update on Schaeffler reflects a lower analyst price target of €11.94 from €12.74, as analysts factor in a reduced fair value estimate alongside more cautious assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples, despite a wider range of views across recent Citi, UBS and Kepler Cheuvreux research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Schaeffler shows a mix of views, with some clear pockets of optimism.
    HLE
    €70.40
    HELLA GmbH KGaA
    7D
    -2.1%
    1Y
    -20.0%
    Analysis Article • Aug 07

    Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past HELLA GmbH KGaA's (ETR:HLE) Soft Earnings

    The market for HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA's ( ETR:HLE ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We...
    CON
    €67.90
    Continental
    7D
    -3.6%
    1Y
    -9.9%
    Narrative Update • Aug 06

    CON: Higher Margin Outlook And Recent Repricing Support Will Drive Future Re Rating

    The analyst price target for Continental has edged higher to €90.00 from €88.05 as analysts factor in a slightly higher assumed P/E multiple, a modest reset to revenue growth expectations, and a small uplift to projected profit margins that broadly aligns with recent Street target moves between €75 and €80. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Continental points to a mixed but generally constructive backdrop, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets into the €75 to €80 range.
    NVM
    €2.46
    Novem Group
    7D
    -1.6%
    1Y
    -36.1%
    SW10
    €6.85
    SHW
    7D
    -0.7%
    1Y
    14.2%