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German (DAX) Auto Components Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D2.9%
  • 3M15.8%
  • 1Y13.2%
  • YTD13.2%

Schaeffler is up 5.6%, leading the way for the Auto Components industry, which has gained 2.9%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 13%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 60% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 01 Jan 2026€36.4b€97.7b-€1,375,195,000.007.9x-26.5x0.4x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025€33.4b€97.8b-€1,375,195,000.007.7x-24.3x0.3x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025€33.3b€96.4b€271.0m12.4x122.9x0.3x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025€31.1b€77.1b€251.0m10.3x123.7x0.4x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025€31.3b€77.2b€263.6m13.7x118.6x0.4x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025€30.9b€75.8b€540.5m13x57.2x0.4x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025€30.5b€75.8b€540.5m13.2x56.4x0.4x
Thu, 15 May 2025€30.1b€75.8b€542.9m12.9x55.5x0.4x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025€26.4b€74.1b€764.0m10.5x34.6x0.4x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025€29.7b€74.5b€896.7m11.2x33.1x0.4x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025€28.8b€72.9b€1.5b9.7x18.9x0.4x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025€28.3b€72.9b€1.5b8.7x18.5x0.4x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024€27.9b€72.9b€1.5b9.3x18.3x0.4x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024€27.8b€73.6b€1.6b10x16.9x0.4x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024€27.4b€82.1b€1.7b9.3x16.4x0.3x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024€28.9b€82.1b€1.7b9.1x17.3x0.4x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024€28.9b€83.0b€1.6b8.8x18.5x0.3x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024€28.4b€83.0b€1.6b9.1x18.2x0.3x
Fri, 17 May 2024€31.1b€83.0b€1.6b10.1x19.9x0.4x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024€31.6b€83.9b€1.8b10.9x17.3x0.4x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024€31.4b€83.4b€2.2b11.1x14.6x0.4x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024€33.2b€83.2b€2.4b10x14x0.4x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024€33.6b€83.2b€2.4b9.6x14.2x0.4x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023€33.1b€83.2b€2.4b9.3x14x0.4x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023€29.8b€83.5b€1.9b9.7x15.9x0.4x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023€30.3b€83.5b€1.9b9.2x16.1x0.4x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023€29.9b€83.5b€1.9b8.9x15.9x0.4x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023€32.9b€81.7b€1.3b9.1x24.5x0.4x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023€31.2b€81.7b€1.3b8x23.2x0.4x
Sat, 20 May 2023€31.4b€85.5b€1.2b9.8x27.3x0.4x
Mon, 17 Apr 2023€33.1b€84.8b€1.1b9.3x28.8x0.4x
Wed, 15 Mar 2023€32.9b€83.9b€793.0m11.2x41.5x0.4x
Fri, 10 Feb 2023€33.2b€81.9b€656.9m10.6x50.5x0.4x
Sun, 08 Jan 2023€31.4b€81.4b€619.0m9x50.7x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

50.7x


Total Market Cap: €31.4bTotal Earnings: €619.0mTotal Revenue: €81.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
German Auto Components Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 32.1x202420252026
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 6.3% 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 Market0.75%
Consumer Discretionary1.14%
Auto Components2.94%
Auto Parts and Equipment2.97%
Tires and Rubber0%0
Industry PE
    Forecasted Growth
    • Analysts are most optimistic on the Auto Parts and Equipment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 62% 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 62% 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€8.365.6%
    +€415.7m    		97.1%PS0.3x
    		CON Continental€67.962.9%
    +€380.0m    		4.8%PS0.3x
    		HLE HELLA GmbH KGaA€82.601.3%
    +€122.2m    		-7.0%PE56.8x
    		AMV0 Aumovio€42.942.3%
    +€98.0m    		n/aPS0.2x
    		SFQ SAF-Holland€15.302.5%
    +€17.1m    		3.5%PE12.4x

    Latest News

    SFQ
    €15.30
    SAF-Holland
    7D
    2.5%
    1Y
    3.5%

    SFQ: Share Buyback And Softer Guidance Will Shape A More Balanced Outlook

    The analyst price target for SAF-Holland has been reduced from EUR 16.00 to EUR 15.00, as analysts factor in a slightly higher discount rate and a modestly softer margin outlook, while still expecting improved revenue growth and a stable valuation multiple. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have recently trimmed their price targets for SAF-Holland, reflecting a more cautious stance on the company’s near term risk reward profile.
    GMM
    €6.00
    Grammer
    7D
    2.6%
    1Y
    25.0%
    SHA0
    €8.36
    Schaeffler
    7D
    5.6%
    1Y
    97.1%

    SHA0: Margin Gains From Robotics Partnership Will Likely Prove Unsustainable

    Analysts have nudged their price target on Schaeffler modestly higher, citing incremental improvements in fair value to EUR 7.10. This is driven by slightly faster expected revenue growth, a small uplift in profit margins, and a marginally lower discount rate.
    CON
    €67.96
    Continental
    7D
    2.9%
    1Y
    4.8%
    PGN
    €1.65
    paragon GmbH KGaA
    7D
    -2.7%
    1Y
    -14.9%
    AMV0
    €42.94
    Aumovio
    7D
    2.3%
    1Y
    n/a
    HLE
    €82.60
    HELLA GmbH KGaA
    7D
    1.3%
    1Y
    -7.0%

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    Dec 09
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    HGEA
    €1.60
    hGears
    7D
    6.7%
    1Y
    -5.6%

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    Nov 26
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    PWO
    €29.20
    PWO
    7D
    -1.4%
    1Y
    0.7%
    ZIL2
    €4.31
    ElringKlinger
    7D
    0.8%
    1Y
    2.6%
    SW10
    €5.70
    SHW
    7D
    -0.9%
    1Y
    -18.6%