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German (DAX) Auto Components Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 25, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D4.5%
  • 3M19.1%
  • 1Y20.8%
  • YTD7.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Auto Components industry has risen 4.5%, driven by gains from Schaeffler of 12%. Meanwhile, EDAG Engineering Group actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 8.5% in the last week. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 21%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 66% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 25 Jan 2026€39.7b€97.7b-€1,375,195,000.007.3x-28.8x0.4x
Tue, 23 Dec 2025€35.6b€97.7b-€1,375,195,000.007.9x-25.9x0.4x
Thu, 20 Nov 2025€32.6b€97.8b-€1,368,802,000.007.7x-23.8x0.3x
Sat, 18 Oct 2025€31.9b€96.4b€271.0m11.8x117.7x0.3x
Mon, 15 Sep 2025€30.0b€77.1b€251.0m13.1x119.6x0.4x
Wed, 13 Aug 2025€30.9b€77.2b€269.5m13.5x114.7x0.4x
Fri, 11 Jul 2025€31.8b€75.8b€540.5m13.5x58.8x0.4x
Sun, 08 Jun 2025€30.4b€75.8b€540.5m13.1x56.3x0.4x
Tue, 06 May 2025€29.0b€74.1b€770.9m12x37.7x0.4x
Thu, 03 Apr 2025€27.9b€74.1b€764.0m11.1x36.5x0.4x
Sat, 01 Mar 2025€30.4b€72.9b€1.5b13.8x20.1x0.4x
Mon, 27 Jan 2025€29.1b€72.9b€1.5b9.2x19.1x0.4x
Wed, 25 Dec 2024€28.3b€72.9b€1.5b8.6x18.6x0.4x
Fri, 22 Nov 2024€27.2b€72.9b€1.5b9.1x17.8x0.4x
Sun, 20 Oct 2024€28.4b€73.6b€1.6b10.4x17.3x0.4x
Tue, 17 Sep 2024€26.7b€82.1b€1.7b9.5x16x0.3x
Thu, 15 Aug 2024€28.3b€82.2b€1.7b9.1x16.9x0.3x
Sat, 13 Jul 2024€29.4b€83.0b€1.6b9.2x18.9x0.4x
Mon, 10 Jun 2024€30.2b€83.0b€1.6b9.3x19.4x0.4x
Wed, 08 May 2024€31.4b€83.8b€1.9b10.2x16.4x0.4x
Fri, 05 Apr 2024€31.6b€83.9b€1.8b11.2x17.2x0.4x
Sun, 03 Mar 2024€33.2b€83.2b€2.4b10.7x14.1x0.4x
Tue, 30 Jan 2024€34.4b€83.2b€2.4b9.7x14.5x0.4x
Thu, 28 Dec 2023€34.0b€83.2b€2.4b10x14.3x0.4x
Sat, 25 Nov 2023€32.8b€83.2b€2.4b9x13.8x0.4x
Mon, 23 Oct 2023€29.9b€83.5b€1.9b9.2x15.8x0.4x
Wed, 20 Sep 2023€30.1b€83.5b€1.9b9.1x16x0.4x
Fri, 18 Aug 2023€30.1b€83.5b€1.9b9.6x16x0.4x
Sun, 16 Jul 2023€31.6b€81.7b€1.3b9.1x23.6x0.4x
Tue, 13 Jun 2023€31.6b€86.7b€1.2b7.8x25.3x0.4x
Thu, 11 May 2023€30.9b€85.1b€1.2b9.5x26.6x0.4x
Sat, 08 Apr 2023€32.0b€85.0b€1.1b9.1x27.9x0.4x
Mon, 06 Mar 2023€34.1b€81.9b€668.3m11.4x51x0.4x
Wed, 01 Feb 2023€31.4b€81.9b€656.9m10x47.8x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

47.8x


Total Market Cap: €31.4bTotal Earnings: €656.9mTotal Revenue: €81.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
German Auto Components Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 30.4x202420252026
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 Market-1.04%
Consumer Discretionary-0.37%
Auto Components4.46%
Auto Parts and Equipment6.11%
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€11.8912.5%
    +€1.2b    		190.9%PS0.5x
    		CON Continental€67.001.4%
    +€180.0m    		-2.5%PS0.3x
    		HLE HELLA GmbH KGaA€81.101.5%
    +€133.3m    		-8.8%PE55.8x
    		AMV0 Aumovio€44.963.0%
    +€132.1m    		n/aPS0.2x
    		SFQ SAF-Holland€17.241.1%
    +€8.1m    		10.4%PE13.9x

    Latest News

    PWO
    €27.00
    PWO
    7D
    -3.6%
    1Y
    -10.0%

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    Jan 23
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    SHA0
    €11.89
    Schaeffler
    7D
    12.5%
    1Y
    190.9%

    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
    €67.00
    Continental
    7D
    1.4%
    1Y
    -2.5%

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    SW10
    €5.70
    SHW
    7D
    -0.9%
    1Y
    -13.6%

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    ED4
    €3.86
    EDAG Engineering Group
    7D
    -8.5%
    1Y
    -41.2%
    HLE
    €81.10
    HELLA GmbH KGaA
    7D
    1.5%
    1Y
    -8.8%

    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
    €4.38
    ElringKlinger
    7D
    0.5%
    1Y
    -8.3%
    AMV0
    €44.96
    Aumovio
    7D
    3.0%
    1Y
    n/a
    SFQ
    €17.24
    SAF-Holland
    7D
    1.1%
    1Y
    10.4%
    NVM
    €3.10
    Novem Group
    7D
    -0.3%
    1Y
    -37.2%

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    Analysts have maintained their price target for Novem Group at €14.45, citing unchanged assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Together, these factors indicate a consistent view on the stock's risk and return profile.
    GMM
    €6.15
    Grammer
    7D
    3.4%
    1Y
    11.8%
    PGN
    €1.96
    paragon GmbH KGaA
    7D
    0.5%
    1Y
    -10.9%
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    €1.54
    hGears
    7D
    -3.8%
    1Y
    -21.0%

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