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German (DAX) Auto Components Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 29, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D3.4%
  • 3M13.6%
  • 1Y17.5%
  • YTD4.2%

The Auto Components industry is up 3.4% in the last week, with Schaeffler up 6.1%. This means that the industry has gained 18% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 80% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 29 Jan 2026€38.4b€97.7b-€1,375,195,000.007.3x-28x0.4x
Sat, 27 Dec 2025€35.4b€97.7b-€1,375,195,000.008x-25.7x0.4x
Mon, 24 Nov 2025€32.3b€97.8b-€1,375,195,000.007.7x-23.5x0.3x
Wed, 22 Oct 2025€32.3b€96.4b€271.0m12x119.3x0.3x
Fri, 19 Sep 2025€27.5b€77.1b€251.0m10.4x109.7x0.4x
Sun, 17 Aug 2025€31.1b€77.1b€272.5m13.6x114.2x0.4x
Tue, 15 Jul 2025€31.1b€75.8b€540.5m13.1x57.5x0.4x
Thu, 12 Jun 2025€30.7b€75.8b€540.5m13.3x56.9x0.4x
Sat, 10 May 2025€29.6b€75.8b€542.9m12.5x54.6x0.4x
Mon, 07 Apr 2025€26.5b€74.1b€764.0m10.4x34.6x0.4x
Wed, 05 Mar 2025€28.1b€72.9b€1.5b12.2x18.6x0.4x
Fri, 31 Jan 2025€29.2b€72.9b€1.5b9.9x19.1x0.4x
Sun, 29 Dec 2024€28.5b€72.9b€1.5b8.7x18.7x0.4x
Tue, 26 Nov 2024€27.9b€72.9b€1.5b9x18.3x0.4x
Thu, 24 Oct 2024€27.8b€73.6b€1.6b10x16.9x0.4x
Sat, 21 Sep 2024€27.1b€82.1b€1.7b9.2x16.2x0.3x
Mon, 19 Aug 2024€28.6b€82.1b€1.7b9.1x17.1x0.3x
Wed, 17 Jul 2024€29.2b€83.0b€1.6b9x18.8x0.4x
Fri, 14 Jun 2024€30.2b€83.0b€1.6b8.8x19.4x0.4x
Sun, 12 May 2024€30.6b€83.0b€1.6b9.6x19.5x0.4x
Tue, 09 Apr 2024€31.8b€83.9b€1.8b11.1x17.4x0.4x
Thu, 07 Mar 2024€32.8b€83.2b€2.2b11.5x15.1x0.4x
Sat, 03 Feb 2024€34.2b€83.2b€2.4b9.7x14.4x0.4x
Mon, 01 Jan 2024€34.3b€83.2b€2.4b10x14.5x0.4x
Wed, 29 Nov 2023€32.7b€83.2b€2.4b9.1x13.8x0.4x
Fri, 27 Oct 2023€29.5b€83.5b€1.9b9.5x15.6x0.4x
Sun, 24 Sep 2023€29.8b€83.5b€1.9b9.2x15.8x0.4x
Tue, 22 Aug 2023€29.9b€83.5b€1.9b9.1x15.8x0.4x
Thu, 20 Jul 2023€32.4b€81.7b€1.3b9x24.1x0.4x
Sat, 17 Jun 2023€32.2b€81.7b€1.3b8x24x0.4x
Mon, 15 May 2023€31.0b€85.1b€1.2b9.6x26.7x0.4x
Wed, 12 Apr 2023€32.5b€85.0b€1.1b9.2x28.3x0.4x
Fri, 10 Mar 2023€34.9b€82.4b€663.3m11.3x52.7x0.4x
Sun, 05 Feb 2023€33.0b€81.9b€656.9m10.2x50.2x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

50.2x


Total Market Cap: €33.0bTotal Earnings: €656.9mTotal Revenue: €81.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
German Auto Components Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 30.1x202420252026
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 6.1% 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 Market1.82%
Consumer Discretionary0.85%
Auto Components3.36%
Auto Parts and Equipment3.38%
Tires and Rubber0%0
Industry PE
    Forecasted Growth
    • Analysts are most optimistic on the Auto Parts and Equipment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 70% 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 70% 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
    		SHA0 Schaeffler€11.206.1%
    +€604.7m    		169.2%PS0.4x
    		CON Continental€66.563.3%
    +€428.0m    		-1.7%PS0.3x
    		HLE HELLA GmbH KGaA€80.902.5%
    +€222.2m    		-10.3%PE55.7x
    		SFQ SAF-Holland€17.123.8%
    +€27.9m    		4.8%PE13.8x
    		ZIL2 ElringKlinger€4.272.8%
    +€7.3m    		-12.8%PS0.2x

    Latest News

    SFQ
    €17.12
    SAF-Holland
    7D
    3.8%
    1Y
    4.8%

    SFQ: Lower Guidance And Trimmed Multiple Will Pressure Upside Potential

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    AMV0
    €42.04
    Aumovio
    7D
    -0.8%
    1Y
    n/a

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    NVM
    €3.10
    Novem Group
    7D
    -0.3%
    1Y
    -41.1%

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    PWO
    €27.00
    PWO
    7D
    -2.2%
    1Y
    -7.5%

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    SHA0
    €11.20
    Schaeffler
    7D
    6.1%
    1Y
    169.2%

    SHA0: Higher Price Goal Will Clash With Persistent Execution And Valuation Risks

    Narrative Update on Schaeffler Analysts have lifted their price target on Schaeffler to €5.00 from €4.70, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that support a slightly higher valuation framework. Analyst Commentary The latest research points to a more measured stance on Schaeffler, even with the price target now set at €5.00.
    CON
    €66.56
    Continental
    7D
    3.3%
    1Y
    -1.7%

    CON: Cost Discipline And Cash Focus Will Drive Mid Seventies Re Rating Potential

    Analysts have modestly reset expectations for Continental, with recent price targets clustering around €74 to €76. These targets reflect a tilt toward cash generation, cost discipline and a higher assumed future P/E multiple, despite mixed views across the tire supplier group.
    SW10
    €5.65
    SHW
    7D
    -0.9%
    1Y
    -14.4%

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    Jan 21
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    ED4
    €3.77
    EDAG Engineering Group
    7D
    1.3%
    1Y
    -43.7%
    HLE
    €80.90
    HELLA GmbH KGaA
    7D
    2.5%
    1Y
    -10.3%

    HLE: Higher Discount Rate And Lower P/E Will Pressure Future Returns

    Analysts have reduced their price target for HELLA GmbH KGaA from €70 to €65, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News The Shareholder Committee of HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA has appointed Dr. Peter Laier, previously a Board member at ZF Group, as the next Chief Executive Officer, effective at the end of 15 February 2026.
    ZIL2
    €4.27
    ElringKlinger
    7D
    2.8%
    1Y
    -12.8%
    GMM
    €6.10
    Grammer
    7D
    4.3%
    1Y
    7.0%
    PGN
    €1.86
    paragon GmbH KGaA
    7D
    -5.3%
    1Y
    -26.8%
    HGEA
    €1.54
    hGears
    7D
    -1.9%
    1Y
    -15.6%

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