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German (DAX) Auto Components Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 22, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D1.6%
  • 3M-8.6%
  • 1Y7.5%
  • YTD-7.7%

The Auto Components industry is up 1.6% in the last week, with Schaeffler up 7.0%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 7.5%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 62% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 22 Apr 2026€34.3b€77.1b-€1,417,976,000.0013.4x-24.2x0.4x
Fri, 20 Mar 2026€31.3b€77.3b-€1,459,702,000.006.6x-21.4x0.4x
Sun, 15 Feb 2026€40.3b€97.7b-€1,373,702,000.007.1x-29.3x0.4x
Tue, 13 Jan 2026€38.1b€97.7b-€1,375,195,000.008.1x-27.7x0.4x
Thu, 11 Dec 2025€34.6b€97.7b-€1,375,195,000.008x-25.1x0.4x
Sat, 08 Nov 2025€34.1b€93.4b-€1,396,554,000.0010x-24.4x0.4x
Mon, 06 Oct 2025€31.8b€96.4b€271.0m11.8x117.2x0.3x
Wed, 03 Sep 2025€31.2b€77.1b€251.0m13.7x124.5x0.4x
Fri, 01 Aug 2025€31.1b€75.7b€421.8m13x73.7x0.4x
Sun, 29 Jun 2025€30.3b€75.8b€540.5m12.7x56.1x0.4x
Tue, 27 May 2025€30.4b€75.8b€541.5m13.2x56.1x0.4x
Thu, 24 Apr 2025€28.7b€74.1b€763.7m11.6x37.6x0.4x
Sat, 22 Mar 2025€29.4b€74.5b€920.4m11x32x0.4x
Mon, 17 Feb 2025€29.9b€72.9b€1.5b13.8x19.8x0.4x
Wed, 15 Jan 2025€28.2b€72.9b€1.5b8.8x18.5x0.4x
Fri, 13 Dec 2024€29.1b€72.9b€1.5b9.2x19.1x0.4x
Sun, 10 Nov 2024€27.0b€73.6b€1.6b10.3x16.5x0.4x
Tue, 08 Oct 2024€30.1b€82.1b€1.7b11.7x18.1x0.4x
Thu, 05 Sep 2024€28.9b€82.1b€1.7b9.7x17.3x0.4x
Sat, 03 Aug 2024€27.7b€83.0b€1.6b8.7x17x0.3x
Mon, 01 Jul 2024€28.1b€83.0b€1.6b9.1x18x0.3x
Wed, 29 May 2024€30.4b€83.0b€1.6b9.3x19.4x0.4x
Fri, 26 Apr 2024€30.6b€83.9b€1.8b10.5x16.7x0.4x
Sun, 24 Mar 2024€31.5b€83.8b€1.7b10.9x18.1x0.4x
Tue, 20 Feb 2024€36.0b€83.2b€2.4b10x15.2x0.4x
Thu, 18 Jan 2024€33.1b€83.2b€2.4b9.6x14x0.4x
Sat, 16 Dec 2023€34.4b€83.2b€2.4b9.7x14.5x0.4x
Mon, 13 Nov 2023€30.6b€83.3b€2.3b9x13.1x0.4x
Wed, 11 Oct 2023€31.1b€83.5b€1.9b9.2x16.5x0.4x
Fri, 08 Sep 2023€29.9b€83.5b€1.9b8.9x15.9x0.4x
Sun, 06 Aug 2023€32.0b€82.0b€1.4b9.3x23.4x0.4x
Tue, 04 Jul 2023€30.9b€81.7b€1.3b8.9x23x0.4x
Thu, 01 Jun 2023€29.5b€86.7b€1.3b8x23.4x0.3x
Sat, 29 Apr 2023€31.2b€85.0b€1.1b9.2x27.2x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.2x


Total Market Cap: €31.2bTotal Earnings: €1.1bTotal Revenue: €85.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
German Auto Components Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 25x202420252026
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 0.38x.
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.
  • Revenues have also declined 3.2% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

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

DE Market0.99%
Consumer Discretionary-0.17%
Auto Components1.57%
Auto Parts and Equipment1.62%
Tires and Rubber0%0
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 35% 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
    		SHA0 Schaeffler€8.422.2%
    +€170.1m    		112.2%PS0.3x
    		CON Continental€64.781.3%
    +€168.0m    		-4.1%PS0.7x
    		AMV0 Aumovio€37.204.3%
    +€155.1m    		n/aPS0.2x
    		ZIL2 ElringKlinger€5.492.2%
    +€7.6m    		13.3%PS0.2x
    		ED4 EDAG Engineering Group€3.954.5%
    +€4.3m    		-40.0%PS0.1x

    Latest News

    CON
    €64.78
    Continental
    7D
    1.3%
    1Y
    -4.1%

    CON: Execution Risks Around Margin Recovery Will Likely Cap Future Equity Upside

    Continental's latest analyst price targets have edged higher by €1 to €75, with analysts pointing to expectations for a smaller revenue decline, better profit margins and a lower future P/E as key drivers of their refreshed views. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Continental has centered on fine tuning price targets rather than sweeping changes in stance, with several banks adjusting their views within a relatively tight range.
    SHA0
    €8.42
    Schaeffler
    7D
    2.2%
    1Y
    112.2%

    SHA0: Humanoid Robotics Partnership Will Drive Future Index Re-Rating

    The analyst price target for Schaeffler has been revised from €11.00 to €10.45, reflecting a combination of recent target increases from several banks and more cautious revisions that incorporate updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Schaeffler combines both upbeat and cautious views, which together inform the revised €10.45 aggregate price target.
    NVM
    €2.60
    Novem Group
    7D
    -0.8%
    1Y
    -35.5%
    GMM
    €8.30
    Grammer
    7D
    3.1%
    1Y
    30.7%
    PWO
    €27.20
    PWO
    7D
    -1.4%
    1Y
    -4.9%
    HLE
    €69.10
    HELLA GmbH KGaA
    7D
    -4.2%
    1Y
    -22.3%

    HLE: Limited Dividend And Modest Margin Outlook Will Constrain Future Upside

    Analysts have maintained their €65.00 price target for HELLA GmbH KGaA, reflecting only minor model tweaks around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions rather than a change in conviction on the shares. What's in the News Management plans to propose a dividend of €0.22 per share for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2025, with a total payout of €24m, at the Annual General Meeting on 30 April 2026, in line with the policy to distribute around 30% of attributable net income to FORVIA HELLA shareholders (Key Developments).
    SFQ
    €17.80
    SAF-Holland
    7D
    -1.7%
    1Y
    13.8%

    SFQ: 2026 Dividend And Investment Plans Will Support Further Upside

    Analysts have maintained their €26.00 price target for SAF-Holland, with only small adjustments to assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to reflect updated views on the company’s risk and earnings profile. What's in the News SAF-Holland issued earnings guidance for 2026, with group sales expected in a range of €1,700m to €1,850m, compared with €1,734.4m in the previous year (Key Developments).
    SW10
    €6.00
    SHW
    7D
    -3.2%
    1Y
    -9.1%
    ZIL2
    €5.49
    ElringKlinger
    7D
    2.2%
    1Y
    13.3%
    AMV0
    €37.20
    Aumovio
    7D
    4.3%
    1Y
    n/a
    ED4
    €3.95
    EDAG Engineering Group
    7D
    4.5%
    1Y
    -40.0%
    HGEA
    €0.98
    hGears
    7D
    -2.5%
    1Y
    -51.2%
    PGN
    €1.75
    paragon GmbH KGaA
    7D
    1.5%
    1Y
    -6.9%