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French (CAC) Auto Components Industry Analysis
UpdatedJul 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
- 7D-0.9%
- 3M10.4%
- 1Y8.0%
- YTD9.6%
Over the last 7 days, the Auto Components industry has remained flat, although notably Valeo declined by 6.6%. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 8.0% over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 21% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the French Auto Components Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 12 Jul 2026 | €31.4b | €90.0b | €710.0m | 10.6x | 44.3x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 09 Jun 2026 | €30.7b | €90.0b | €710.0m | 11.7x | 43.2x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 07 May 2026 | €30.0b | €90.0b | €710.0m | 11.9x | 42.3x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 04 Apr 2026 | €28.0b | €90.3b | €699.4m | 11.2x | 40x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 02 Mar 2026 | €32.5b | €91.0b | €595.4m | 12.2x | 54.6x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 28 Jan 2026 | €30.6b | €96.9b | €1.5b | 12.8x | 20.1x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 26 Dec 2025 | €27.9b | €96.9b | €1.5b | 12.2x | 18.3x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 23 Nov 2025 | €26.8b | €96.9b | €1.5b | 12.1x | 17.6x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 21 Oct 2025 | €26.7b | €96.9b | €1.5b | 12.5x | 17.5x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 18 Sep 2025 | €29.8b | €96.9b | €1.5b | 10.4x | 19.5x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 16 Aug 2025 | €30.4b | €96.9b | €1.5b | 11.8x | 20x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 14 Jul 2025 | €29.8b | €98.1b | €2.2b | 10.2x | 13.8x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 11 Jun 2025 | €29.7b | €98.1b | €2.2b | 9.5x | 13.7x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 09 May 2025 | €29.2b | €97.6b | €2.2b | 8.5x | 13.5x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 06 Apr 2025 | €27.1b | €98.0b | €2.2b | 7.5x | 12.5x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 04 Mar 2025 | €30.4b | €98.1b | €2.2b | 8.7x | 14x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 30 Jan 2025 | €30.4b | €99.2b | €2.7b | 9.2x | 11.3x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 28 Dec 2024 | €28.7b | €99.2b | €2.7b | 8.2x | 10.7x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 25 Nov 2024 | €27.5b | €99.2b | €2.7b | 7x | 10.2x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 23 Oct 2024 | €30.4b | €99.2b | €2.7b | 7.9x | 11.3x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 20 Sep 2024 | €32.5b | €99.3b | €2.7b | 7.6x | 12.1x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 18 Aug 2024 | €31.1b | €99.3b | €2.7b | 8.3x | 11.5x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 16 Jul 2024 | €32.1b | €99.8b | €2.7b | 9.7x | 11.7x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 13 Jun 2024 | €34.9b | €99.8b | €2.7b | 11.6x | 12.7x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 11 May 2024 | €35.4b | €99.8b | €2.7b | 12.7x | 12.9x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 08 Apr 2024 | €34.2b | €99.8b | €2.7b | 12.8x | 12.5x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 06 Mar 2024 | €32.6b | €99.4b | €2.8b | 11.8x | 11.8x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 02 Feb 2024 | €30.6b | €100.4b | €3.0b | 9.3x | 10.2x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 31 Dec 2023 | €33.6b | €100.4b | €3.0b | 10.2x | 11.1x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 28 Nov 2023 | €30.7b | €100.4b | €3.0b | 9.4x | 10.2x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 26 Oct 2023 | €28.7b | €100.4b | €3.0b | 9.8x | 9.5x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 23 Sep 2023 | €32.8b | €100.3b | €3.0b | 10.9x | 10.9x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 21 Aug 2023 | €32.4b | €100.3b | €3.0b | 12.8x | 10.8x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 19 Jul 2023 | €33.6b | €92.6b | €2.2b | 16x | 15.5x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
15.5x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the French Auto Components industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 44.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 17.1x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.31x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Auto Components industry have declined 31% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
- This means that although sales have remained flat, 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 French Consumer Discretionary industry?
| FR Market | -1.83% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | -0.67% | |
| Auto Components | -0.86% | |
| Tires and Rubber | 0.086% | |
| Auto Parts and Equipment | -3.69% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Tires and Rubber industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 12.1x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 13.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 11.6% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Auto Parts and Equipment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 47% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 7.0% per year.
- In contrast, the Tires and Rubber industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 13% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin Société en commandite par actions | €34.87 | 0.09% +€20.5m | 8.3% | PE14.3x | |
| AKW Akwel | €6.68 | 0.3% +€530.9k | -18.9% | PE10.9x |
