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German (DAX) Auto Components Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 20, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D0.5%
  • 3M12.7%
  • 1Y12.2%
  • YTD10.6%

The Auto Components industry is up 1.4% in the last week, with Continental up 0.5%. Meanwhile, EDAG Engineering Group actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 5.0% in the last week. This means that the industry has gained 12% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 61% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 20 Dec 2025€35.6b€97.7b-€1,375,195,000.007.9x-25.9x0.4x
Mon, 17 Nov 2025€33.3b€97.8b-€1,368,802,000.007.9x-24.3x0.3x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025€30.5b€96.4b€271.0m11.2x112.7x0.3x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025€30.3b€77.1b€251.0m13.2x120.8x0.4x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025€30.7b€77.3b€282.3m11.5x108.7x0.4x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025€30.8b€75.8b€540.5m12.9x57x0.4x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025€30.6b€75.8b€540.5m13.1x56.6x0.4x
Sat, 03 May 2025€29.2b€74.1b€770.9m12x37.8x0.4x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025€28.4b€74.1b€764.0m11.4x37.2x0.4x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025€30.2b€72.9b€1.5b13.8x20x0.4x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025€28.7b€72.9b€1.5b9.2x18.8x0.4x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024€27.9b€72.9b€1.5b8.7x18.3x0.4x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024€28.0b€72.9b€1.5b9.1x18.4x0.4x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024€27.8b€73.6b€1.6b10.3x16.9x0.4x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024€27.0b€82.1b€1.7b9.1x16.1x0.3x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024€28.3b€82.2b€1.7b9.2x16.9x0.3x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024€29.2b€83.0b€1.6b9x18.8x0.4x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024€30.3b€83.0b€1.6b9.3x19.4x0.4x
Sun, 05 May 2024€29.9b€83.9b€1.8b10.5x16.5x0.4x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024€31.8b€83.9b€1.8b11x17.3x0.4x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024€33.5b€83.2b€2.4b10.6x14.2x0.4x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024€33.8b€83.2b€2.4b9.7x14.2x0.4x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023€34.1b€83.2b€2.4b9.9x14.4x0.4x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023€32.3b€83.2b€2.4b9.3x13.6x0.4x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023€30.0b€83.5b€1.9b9.3x15.9x0.4x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023€30.3b€83.5b€1.9b9x16.1x0.4x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023€30.7b€83.5b€1.9b9.7x16.4x0.4x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023€31.7b€81.7b€1.3b9.3x23.6x0.4x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023€31.5b€86.7b€1.2b7.9x25.2x0.4x
Mon, 08 May 2023€30.8b€85.1b€1.2b9.4x26.6x0.4x
Wed, 05 Apr 2023€33.0b€84.8b€1.1b11.5x29x0.4x
Fri, 03 Mar 2023€33.1b€81.9b€668.3m11.4x49.5x0.4x
Sun, 29 Jan 2023€31.8b€81.9b€656.9m10.3x48.4x0.4x
Tue, 27 Dec 2022€28.8b€81.4b€619.0m8.5x46.5x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

46.5x


Total Market Cap: €28.8bTotal Earnings: €619.0mTotal Revenue: €81.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
German Auto Components Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 32.9x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the German Auto Components industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.38x.
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.
  • Meanwhile revenues have grown 6.3% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

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

DE Market0.16%
Consumer Discretionary-1.64%
Auto Components0.52%
Auto Parts and Equipment0.53%
Tires and Rubber0%0
Industry PE
    Forecasted Growth
    • Analysts are most optimistic on the Auto Parts and Equipment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 64% over the next 5 years.
    • This is better than its past earnings decline of 31% per year.
    • In contrast, the Auto Parts and Equipment industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 64% 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
    		CON Continental€66.900.5%
    +€68.0m    		4.2%PS0.3x
    		SHA0 Schaeffler€7.820.7%
    +€52.0m    		85.8%PS0.3x
    		HLE HELLA GmbH KGaA€82.000.4%
    +€33.3m    		-4.4%PE56.4x
    		AMV0 Aumovio€42.460.7%
    +€30.0m    		n/aPS0.2x
    		ZIL2 ElringKlinger€4.344.8%
    +€12.7m    		3.2%PS0.2x

    Latest News

    CON
    €66.90
    Continental
    7D
    0.5%
    1Y
    4.2%
    PGN
    €1.69
    paragon GmbH KGaA
    7D
    -16.2%
    1Y
    -26.7%
    SFQ
    €14.88
    SAF-Holland
    7D
    -0.8%
    1Y
    0.4%

    SFQ Future Cash Returns And Buybacks Will Support Shareholder Value

    Analysts have trimmed their price targets for SAF-Holland, with recent cuts to EUR 18 and EUR 15 reflecting slightly lower valuation multiples, even though assumptions for growth, margins, and fair value remain largely unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates highlight a more cautious near term stance on SAF-Holland, with modest downward revisions to price targets but no major shifts in fundamental assumptions or ratings.
    AMV0
    €42.46
    Aumovio
    7D
    0.7%
    1Y
    n/a
    NVM
    €2.73
    Novem Group
    7D
    4.2%
    1Y
    -47.1%

    NVM: Cost Optimisation And Future P E Expansion Will Drive Upside

    Analysts have raised their price target on Novem Group by €0.00 to €14.45 per share, citing slightly stronger long term revenue growth expectations that more than offset a modestly higher discount rate and a marginally lower profit margin outlook. This results in a higher assumed future P E multiple.
    HLE
    €82.00
    HELLA GmbH KGaA
    7D
    0.4%
    1Y
    -4.4%

    Returns At HELLA GmbH KGaA (ETR:HLE) Are On The Way Up

    Dec 09
    Returns At HELLA GmbH KGaA (ETR:HLE) Are On The Way Up
    SHA0
    €7.82
    Schaeffler
    7D
    0.7%
    1Y
    85.8%

    SHA0: Margin Outlook And Robotics Partnership Will Support Balanced Medium Term Upside

    Analysts have nudged their price target on Schaeffler higher to EUR 5.00 from EUR 4.70, reflecting slightly stronger fair value expectations, underpinned by modest improvements in growth assumptions and a lower perceived discount rate. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the incremental price target increase as a signal that execution risks have eased slightly.
    GMM
    €6.00
    Grammer
    7D
    0.8%
    1Y
    15.4%
    HGEA
    €1.37
    hGears
    7D
    -5.5%
    1Y
    -17.2%

    Positive Sentiment Still Eludes hGears AG (ETR:HGEA) Following 27% Share Price Slump

    Nov 26
    Positive Sentiment Still Eludes hGears AG (ETR:HGEA) Following 27% Share Price Slump
    ED4
    €5.30
    EDAG Engineering Group
    7D
    -5.0%
    1Y
    -25.4%

    EDAG Engineering Group (ETR:ED4) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?

    Nov 18
    EDAG Engineering Group (ETR:ED4) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?
    ZIL2
    €4.34
    ElringKlinger
    7D
    4.8%
    1Y
    3.2%
    SW10
    €5.85
    SHW
    7D
    -7.1%
    1Y
    6.4%