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U.S. Auto Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies48
  • 7D4.7%
  • 3M-23.1%
  • 1Y1.0%
  • YTD-22.9%

The Auto industry is up 4.7% in the last week, with Tesla up 2.0%. Despite this gain, the industry's performance has been flat over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 37% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Auto Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 11 Aug 2026US$1.5tUS$544.7b-US$12,067,801,142.9617x-124.4x2.8x
Thu, 09 Jul 2026US$1.7tUS$539.2b-US$9,826,590,190.2915.1x-170.1x3.1x
Sat, 06 Jun 2026US$1.8tUS$539.5b-US$9,840,470,022.3615.4x-181.6x3.3x
Mon, 04 May 2026US$1.7tUS$538.2b-US$9,592,890,429.4727.9x-173.2x3.1x
Wed, 01 Apr 2026US$1.6tUS$549.9b-US$10,823,575,947.9621.1x-147.1x2.9x
Fri, 27 Feb 2026US$1.8tUS$531.8b-US$11,362,649,732.3624.8x-156.6x3.3x
Sun, 25 Jan 2026US$1.7tUS$536.9bUS$5.2b21.4x328.7x3.2x
Tue, 23 Dec 2025US$1.8tUS$536.5bUS$5.2b19.9x349.5x3.4x
Thu, 20 Nov 2025US$1.5tUS$537.6bUS$5.4b16.1x285.1x2.9x
Sat, 18 Oct 2025US$1.6tUS$527.8bUS$5.7b17.5x283.9x3.1x
Mon, 15 Sep 2025US$1.5tUS$527.8bUS$5.7b18.4x264.7x2.9x
Wed, 13 Aug 2025US$1.3tUS$526.1bUS$5.7b17.9x226.1x2.4x
Fri, 11 Jul 2025US$1.1tUS$527.7bUS$8.6b16x132.5x2.2x
Sun, 08 Jun 2025US$1.1tUS$527.7bUS$8.4b8.4x134.2x2.1x
Tue, 06 May 2025US$1.1tUS$527.6bUS$8.4b14x127.5x2x
Thu, 03 Apr 2025US$1.1tUS$528.9bUS$9.4b20.8x114.9x2x
Sat, 01 Mar 2025US$1.2tUS$534.9bUS$11.5b18.9x104.8x2.2x
Mon, 27 Jan 2025US$1.6tUS$527.3bUS$17.3b17.3x90.1x3x
Wed, 25 Dec 2024US$1.7tUS$527.0bUS$17.1b17.5x102x3.3x
Fri, 22 Nov 2024US$1.4tUS$527.8bUS$17.2b19.2x78.8x2.6x
Sun, 20 Oct 2024US$969.0bUS$519.3bUS$17.0b17.6x57.1x1.9x
Tue, 17 Sep 2024US$979.8bUS$519.7bUS$17.5b13.2x56.1x1.9x
Thu, 15 Aug 2024US$901.0bUS$517.3bUS$16.6b13.1x54.3x1.7x
Sat, 13 Jul 2024US$1.1tUS$509.6bUS$17.4b19.2x60.9x2.1x
Mon, 10 Jun 2024US$812.7bUS$509.7bUS$17.4b15.1x46.7x1.6x
Wed, 08 May 2024US$820.9bUS$507.9bUS$17.2b17.1x47.7x1.6x
Fri, 05 Apr 2024US$809.1bUS$505.7bUS$18.4b18.9x44x1.6x
Sun, 03 Mar 2024US$920.3bUS$504.8bUS$18.0b17.6x51.1x1.8x
Tue, 30 Jan 2024US$825.2bUS$499.1bUS$18.0b16x45.7x1.7x
Thu, 28 Dec 2023US$1.1tUS$498.5bUS$13.8b17x80.5x2.2x
Sat, 25 Nov 2023US$1.0tUS$498.3bUS$13.9b11.9x72.5x2x
Mon, 23 Oct 2023US$916.1bUS$486.3bUS$11.3b12x80.9x1.9x
Wed, 20 Sep 2023US$1.1tUS$486.0bUS$13.0b10.6x86x2.3x
Fri, 18 Aug 2023US$992.8bUS$486.6bUS$13.7b10.6x72.4x2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

72.4x


Total Market Cap: US$992.8bTotal Earnings: US$13.7bTotal Revenue: US$486.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Auto Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 86.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Auto industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.4x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Auto industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Meanwhile revenues have grown 3.8% 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 U.S. Consumer Discretionary industry?

US Market2.74%
Consumer Discretionary0.47%
Auto4.66%
Automobile Manufacturers4.68%
Motorcycle Manufacturers-2.08%
Industry PE
    Forecasted Growth
    • Analysts are most optimistic on the Automobile Manufacturers industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 37% over the next 5 years.
    • This is better than its past earnings decline of 8.7% per year.
    • In contrast, the Motorcycle Manufacturers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 20% 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
    		TSLA TeslaUS$328.582.0%
    +US$25.7b    		-3.1%PE341x
    		RIVN Rivian AutomotiveUS$16.004.2%
    +US$933.9m    		34.1%PS3.9x
    		VFS VinFast AutoUS$3.356.0%
    +US$444.5m    		-3.7%PS2.1x
    		THO THOR IndustriesUS$79.552.6%
    +US$106.2m    		-16.6%PE15.8x
    		LOT Lotus TechnologyUS$0.9511.7%
    +US$64.0m    		-51.6%PS1.2x

    Latest News

    GM
    US$87.58
    General Motors
    7D
    -0.1%
    1Y
    62.2%
    RIVN
    US$16.00
    Rivian Automotive
    7D
    4.2%
    1Y
    34.1%
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    NIO
    US$4.74
    NIO
    7D
    -1.5%
    1Y
    -3.5%
    XPEV
    US$12.13
    XPeng
    7D
    -1.9%
    1Y
    -43.3%
    TSLA
    US$328.58
    Tesla
    7D
    2.0%
    1Y
    -3.1%
    F
    US$13.98
    Ford Motor
    7D
    -3.1%
    1Y
    25.5%
    LOT
    US$0.95
    Lotus Technology
    7D
    11.7%
    1Y
    -51.6%
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    Lotus Technology (NASDAQ: LOT) is beginning to display increasingly constructive technical signals as the stock stabilises around the US$0.83 support zone. After successfully defending this key level, buying momentum has started to emerge, suggesting that confidence is gradually returning and a stronger recovery could be developing.
    LVWR
    US$1.08
    LiveWire Group
    7D
    -35.7%
    1Y
    -67.3%
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    LI
    US$12.95
    Li Auto
    7D
    -1.3%
    1Y
    -46.2%
    Narrative Update • Aug 04

    LI: Shares Should Recover As New Chip And Overseas Expansion Execution Improve

    Li Auto's analyst price target has been adjusted lower, with recent cuts from $22 to $18, $18 to $14, and $17.20 to $15.60, reflecting analysts' more cautious views on earnings, profitability, and the new car cycle, despite some expectation for better near term mix and margins. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Li Auto points to a more cautious tone, although there are still areas that some analysts see as constructive for valuation and execution.
    HOG
    US$26.01
    Harley-Davidson
    7D
    2.8%
    1Y
    7.7%
    Narrative Update • Aug 04

    HOG: Back To The Bricks Delivery Risks Will Likely Restrain Future Returns

    Harley-Davidson’s updated analyst price target moves higher, supported by Street research that points to firm specific plans like Back to the Bricks, expectations around new product launches, and recent target increases from $15 to $17, $27 to $30, and a fresh $32 target as key drivers behind the shift. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Harley-Davidson combines higher price targets with a cautious tone on execution, growth, and valuation risk.
    VFS
    US$3.35
    VinFast Auto
    7D
    6.0%
    1Y
    -3.7%
    WGO
    US$32.16
    Winnebago Industries
    7D
    2.8%
    1Y
    6.4%
    Narrative Update • Jul 15

    WGO: New RV Lineup And Margin Focus Will Support Cycle Recovery

    For Winnebago Industries, the analyst price target has been reset lower by several firms, with the updated fair value estimate moving from about $66.16 to $60.74 as analysts factor in softer RV retail demand, weaker wholesale shipments, and ongoing affordability and sentiment pressures on volumes. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Winnebago Industries has centered on resetting expectations for the RV cycle, with most analysts marking price targets lower while still highlighting areas where the company’s execution and product positioning could support value over time.
    PSNY
    US$14.23
    Polestar Automotive Holding UK
    7D
    -2.1%
    1Y
    -54.8%
    LCID
    US$7.04
    Lucid Group
    7D
    -8.6%
    1Y
    -67.9%
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    SEV
    US$2.23
    Aptera Motors
    7D
    21.2%
    1Y
    n/a
    THO
    US$79.55
    THOR Industries
    7D
    2.6%
    1Y
    -16.6%