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German (DAX) Auto Parts and Equipment Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 28, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies12
  • 7D1.9%
  • 3M-11.1%
  • 1Y8.6%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Auto Parts and Equipment industry is up 1.9%, with Schaeffler up 5.5%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 8.6%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 61% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the German Auto Parts and Equipment Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 29 Mar 2026€19.7b€57.5b-€1,082,420,000.0010.6x-18.2x0.3x
Tue, 24 Feb 2026€24.8b€58.2b-€1,135,702,000.007x-21.8x0.4x
Thu, 22 Jan 2026€24.4b€58.2b-€1,137,195,000.007.5x-21.4x0.4x
Sat, 20 Dec 2025€22.2b€58.2b-€1,137,195,000.007.9x-19.5x0.4x
Mon, 17 Nov 2025€20.5b€58.2b-€1,130,802,000.007.9x-18.2x0.4x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025€19.7b€56.8b-€828,050,000.0012.5x-23.8x0.3x
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
Price to Earnings Ratio

29x


Total Market Cap: €33.0bTotal Earnings: €1.1bTotal Revenue: €84.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
German Auto Parts and Equipment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 20.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the German Auto Parts and Equipment industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.38x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Auto Parts and Equipment industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 12% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

How does German Auto Parts and Equipment compare with similar industries?

DE Market-0.53%
Consumer Discretionary1.54%
Auto Components2.60%
Auto Parts and Equipment1.95%
Tires and Rubber0%0
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
SHA0 Schaeffler€7.065.5%
+€344.9m		77.4%PS0.3x
HLE HELLA GmbH KGaA€73.700.8%
+€66.7m		-14.6%PE98.3x
ZIL2 ElringKlinger€4.777.2%
+€20.3m		-1.4%PS0.2x
SFQ SAF-Holland€16.601.2%
+€8.0m		-2.9%PE14.7x
GMM Grammer€6.953.0%
+€3.0m		-5.4%PE4.4x

Latest News

ZIL2
€4.77
ElringKlinger
7D
7.2%
1Y
-1.4%
ED4
€3.81
EDAG Engineering Group
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-44.8%
SFQ
€16.60
SAF-Holland
7D
1.2%
1Y
-2.9%

SFQ: Higher Future P/E And 2026 Guidance Will Support Upside

Analysts keep their €26.0 price target for SAF-Holland unchanged, citing slightly lower assumed profit margins, which are partly offset by a higher future P/E multiple and a modestly reduced discount rate in their updated model. What's in the News SAF-Holland issued earnings guidance for 2026, with group sales expected in a range of €1.7b to €1.85b, compared with prior year sales of €1,734.4m (Key Developments).
HGEA
€0.95
hGears
7D
-7.3%
1Y
-41.2%
SW10
€5.85
SHW
7D
4.5%
1Y
-30.4%
AMV0
€33.56
Aumovio
7D
-1.7%
1Y
n/a
NVM
€2.63
Novem Group
7D
-7.7%
1Y
-39.8%

NVM: Stable Long Term Assumptions Will Support A Balanced Future Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target on Novem Group slightly higher to reflect small adjustments in assumed long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. The new target is now set at €2.90 compared with the previous €2.90.
HLE
€73.70
HELLA GmbH KGaA
7D
0.8%
1Y
-14.6%

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Mar 24
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SHA0
€7.06
Schaeffler
7D
5.5%
1Y
77.4%

SHA0: Robotics Partnerships And MDAX Entry Will Face Execution Scrutiny

The analyst price target on Schaeffler has been revised to €8.50, reflecting updated views on discount rates, growth assumptions and future P/E expectations across recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Schaeffler points to a more cautious tone, with the revised €8.50 price target sitting within a broader mix of target changes and rating moves across the Street.
PGN
€1.68
paragon GmbH KGaA
7D
-7.7%
1Y
-27.0%
PWO
€24.20
PWO
7D
0.8%
1Y
-14.8%
GMM
€6.95
Grammer
7D
3.0%
1Y
-5.4%

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Feb 04
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