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German (DAX) Auto Components Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 07, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D4.3%
  • 3M14.4%
  • 1Y19.5%
  • YTD5.4%

Over the last 7 days, the Auto Components industry has risen 2.5%, driven by gains from Continental of 6.2%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 21%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 81% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 07 Feb 2026€39.0b€97.7b-€1,373,729,000.007.1x-28.4x0.4x
Mon, 05 Jan 2026€37.0b€97.7b-€1,375,195,000.008x-26.9x0.4x
Wed, 03 Dec 2025€33.8b€97.7b-€1,375,195,000.007.7x-24.6x0.3x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025€33.9b€96.4b€271.0m12.3x125.3x0.4x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025€30.9b€77.1b€251.0m10.4x123.3x0.4x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025€31.6b€77.2b€263.6m13.9x120.1x0.4x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025€31.4b€75.8b€540.5m13.1x58.2x0.4x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025€29.6b€75.8b€540.5m12.8x54.7x0.4x
Mon, 19 May 2025€30.1b€75.8b€541.3m12.8x55.5x0.4x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025€27.8b€74.1b€764.0m11x36.4x0.4x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025€29.2b€74.5b€896.7m10.7x32.5x0.4x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025€29.2b€72.9b€1.5b9.4x19.1x0.4x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025€28.8b€72.9b€1.5b9.1x18.9x0.4x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024€28.1b€72.9b€1.5b9.3x18.4x0.4x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024€27.1b€73.6b€1.6b10x16.5x0.4x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024€28.8b€82.1b€1.7b9.4x17.3x0.4x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024€29.2b€82.1b€1.7b9.1x17.5x0.4x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024€28.5b€83.0b€1.6b8.6x17.5x0.3x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024€28.4b€83.0b€1.6b9.1x18.3x0.3x
Tue, 21 May 2024€30.9b€83.0b€1.6b9.7x19.7x0.4x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024€30.3b€83.9b€1.8b10.8x16.6x0.4x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024€31.6b€83.3b€2.1b11.3x15.2x0.4x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024€35.7b€83.2b€2.4b10x15.1x0.4x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024€34.1b€83.2b€2.4b9.8x14.4x0.4x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023€33.6b€83.2b€2.4b9.3x14.2x0.4x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023€30.5b€83.5b€1.9b9.8x16.2x0.4x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023€30.2b€83.5b€1.9b9.2x16x0.4x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023€30.2b€83.5b€1.9b9x16x0.4x
Sat, 29 Jul 2023€32.6b€81.7b€1.3b9.3x24.3x0.4x
Mon, 26 Jun 2023€31.0b€81.7b€1.3b8.5x23.1x0.4x
Wed, 24 May 2023€31.1b€86.5b€1.3b9.7x24x0.4x
Fri, 21 Apr 2023€32.4b€85.0b€1.1b9.2x28.2x0.4x
Sun, 19 Mar 2023€30.9b€83.9b€793.0m10.8x38.9x0.4x
Tue, 14 Feb 2023€32.3b€81.9b€656.9m10.5x49.2x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

49.2x


Total Market Cap: €32.3bTotal Earnings: €656.9mTotal Revenue: €81.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
German Auto Components Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.5x202420252026
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 Market0.82%
Consumer Discretionary0.079%
Auto Components4.32%
Auto Parts and Equipment3.28%
Tires and Rubber0%0
Industry PE
    Forecasted Growth
    • Analysts are most optimistic on the Auto Parts and Equipment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 68% 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 68% 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
    		CON Continental€70.786.2%
    +€828.0m    		6.1%PS0.4x
    		SHA0 Schaeffler€10.374.0%
    +€373.2m    		147.1%PS0.4x
    		HLE HELLA GmbH KGaA€84.303.3%
    +€300.0m    		-8.9%PE58x
    		SFQ SAF-Holland€18.388.2%
    +€62.9m    		14.3%PE14.8x
    		AMV0 Aumovio€41.221.2%
    +€50.0m    		n/aPS0.2x

    Latest News

    PGN
    €1.85
    paragon GmbH KGaA
    7D
    5.1%
    1Y
    -20.9%
    SHA0
    €10.37
    Schaeffler
    7D
    4.0%
    1Y
    147.1%

    SHA0: Robotics Execution Risks Will Constrain Upside Despite Higher Fair Value Estimate

    Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Schaeffler from €5.00 to €6.50, citing Street research that highlights updated assumptions for growth, margins, and future P/E multiples, as reflected in recent price target changes from major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Schaeffler reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with some major banks adjusting their stances and price targets in different directions.
    PWO
    €26.20
    PWO
    7D
    -2.2%
    1Y
    -9.0%
    ZIL2
    €4.24
    ElringKlinger
    7D
    -0.5%
    1Y
    -2.2%
    CON
    €70.78
    Continental
    7D
    6.2%
    1Y
    6.1%

    CON: Cost Actions And Cash Discipline Will Support Mid Seventies Re Rating Potential

    Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Continental to €90 from €87 as they factor in a lower discount rate, a higher projected profit margin, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple, consistent with recent price target increases from several firms, alongside one downgrade and a small target cut. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Continental has been mixed, but there is a clear cluster of bullish analysts who are willing to assign higher price targets and more positive ratings despite differing views across the sector.
    GMM
    €7.25
    Grammer
    7D
    11.5%
    1Y
    20.8%

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    HGEA
    €1.33
    hGears
    7D
    -16.4%
    1Y
    -20.6%
    HLE
    €84.30
    HELLA GmbH KGaA
    7D
    3.3%
    1Y
    -8.9%

    HLE: Rich Future P/E And Softer Margins Will Pressure Returns

    Analysts have maintained their €65.00 price target for HELLA GmbH KGaA, citing changes in the discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, profit margin outlook, and a higher future P/E estimate as the main factors behind the reaffirmed view. What's in the News The Shareholder Committee of HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA has decided to appoint Dr. Peter Laier, previously a Board member at ZF Group, as Chief Executive Officer.
    NVM
    €2.98
    Novem Group
    7D
    -3.9%
    1Y
    -38.7%
    SFQ
    €18.38
    SAF-Holland
    7D
    8.2%
    1Y
    14.3%

    SFQ: Lower Guidance And Trimmed Multiple Will Pressure Upside Potential

    Narrative Update on SAF-Holland Analysts have trimmed their price target for SAF-Holland to €18 from €19, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts trimming the price target to €18 from €19 are signaling a slightly more cautious stance on the risk and reward balance for SAF-Holland at current levels.
    AMV0
    €41.22
    Aumovio
    7D
    1.2%
    1Y
    n/a

    ADAS And Mega Factory Shift Will Support A Stronger Long Term Outlook

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    ED4
    €3.82
    EDAG Engineering Group
    7D
    1.3%
    1Y
    -41.8%