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U.S. Auto Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies45
  • 7D-3.4%
  • 3M4.2%
  • 1Y14.8%
  • YTD-5.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Auto industry has dropped 3.4%, driven by Tesla declining 4.1%. Meanwhile, Rivian Automotive actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 12% in the last week. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 15%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 34% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 19 Feb 2026US$1.8tUS$531.1b-US$10,793,259,404.8825.4x-162.5x3.3x
Sat, 17 Jan 2026US$1.7tUS$536.9bUS$5.1b21.5x327.9x3.1x
Mon, 15 Dec 2025US$1.7tUS$536.4bUS$5.2b19.2x338.6x3.3x
Wed, 12 Nov 2025US$1.7tUS$536.0bUS$4.9b18.2x348.7x3.2x
Fri, 10 Oct 2025US$1.7tUS$527.8bUS$5.8b17.7x288.9x3.1x
Sun, 07 Sep 2025US$1.3tUS$527.8bUS$5.7b18.1x231.7x2.5x
Tue, 05 Aug 2025US$1.2tUS$525.9bUS$5.3b18x217.5x2.2x
Thu, 03 Jul 2025US$1.1tUS$527.8bUS$8.6b15.9x134x2.2x
Sat, 31 May 2025US$1.3tUS$527.2bUS$8.6b8.3x155x2.5x
Mon, 28 Apr 2025US$1.1tUS$526.9bUS$8.4b19.4x129.5x2.1x
Wed, 26 Mar 2025US$1.1tUS$529.1bUS$9.3b15.2x118.3x2.1x
Fri, 21 Feb 2025US$1.4tUS$534.6bUS$10.7b17.1x132.9x2.7x
Sun, 19 Jan 2025US$1.6tUS$526.8bUS$17.2b16.2x94.6x3.1x
Tue, 17 Dec 2024US$1.7tUS$527.3bUS$17.1b20.7x96.9x3.1x
Thu, 14 Nov 2024US$1.3tUS$527.8bUS$16.8b15.8x78.3x2.5x
Sat, 12 Oct 2024US$1.0tUS$519.5bUS$17.0b18.7x60.4x2x
Mon, 09 Sep 2024US$926.5bUS$519.7bUS$17.0b13.5x54.5x1.8x
Wed, 07 Aug 2024US$865.6bUS$517.2bUS$16.9b12.6x51.2x1.7x
Fri, 05 Jul 2024US$1.0tUS$509.5bUS$17.4b18x59.9x2x
Sun, 02 Jun 2024US$815.1bUS$509.9bUS$17.5b14.7x46.6x1.6x
Tue, 30 Apr 2024US$790.3bUS$507.8bUS$17.1b16.7x46.1x1.6x
Thu, 28 Mar 2024US$839.0bUS$505.6bUS$18.2b18.2x46.2x1.7x
Sat, 24 Feb 2024US$870.2bUS$501.5bUS$16.7b17x52.1x1.7x
Mon, 22 Jan 2024US$918.8bUS$498.4bUS$13.8b15.9x66.5x1.8x
Wed, 20 Dec 2023US$1.1tUS$498.7bUS$13.8b16.1x79.6x2.2x
Fri, 17 Nov 2023US$1.0tUS$497.8bUS$14.1b11.6x71.8x2x
Sun, 15 Oct 2023US$1.1tUS$484.8bUS$12.8b12.2x82.4x2.2x
Tue, 12 Sep 2023US$1.1tUS$486.0bUS$13.0b10.5x88x2.4x
Thu, 10 Aug 2023US$1.1tUS$486.9bUS$14.0b11.3x76x2.2x
Sat, 08 Jul 2023US$1.2tUS$461.4bUS$11.0b9.6x106.3x2.5x
Mon, 05 Jun 2023US$925.6bUS$463.8bUS$11.7b5.9x79.3x2x
Wed, 03 May 2023US$737.3bUS$455.7bUS$6.8b6.1x108.7x1.6x
Fri, 31 Mar 2023US$864.6bUS$446.8bUS$7.0b6.5x123.4x1.9x
Sun, 26 Feb 2023US$879.5bUS$448.4bUS$6.8b9.2x128.4x2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

128.4x


Total Market Cap: US$879.5bTotal Earnings: US$6.8bTotal Revenue: US$448.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Auto Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 127.6x202420252026
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 2.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.3x.
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 5.8% 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 Market-1.58%
Consumer Discretionary-2.42%
Auto-3.42%
Motorcycle Manufacturers-0.60%
Automobile Manufacturers-3.43%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Motorcycle Manufacturers industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 12.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 14.7%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 25.6% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Automobile Manufacturers industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 34% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 51% per year.
  • In contrast, the Motorcycle Manufacturers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 15% 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
GM General MotorsUS$83.674.8%
+US$3.5b		75.0%PE23.8x
RIVN Rivian AutomotiveUS$16.189.6%
+US$2.0b		16.2%PS3.7x
SEV Aptera MotorsUS$1.703.0%
+US$1.9m		n/aPB2.3x
MAMO Massimo GroupUS$1.002.6%
+US$1.1m		-65.8%PS0.6x
EMPD Empery DigitalUS$3.700.5%
+US$710.7k		-54.2%PS50.1x

Latest News

GM
US$83.67
General Motors
7D
4.8%
1Y
75.0%
PSNY
US$16.36
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7D
-14.0%
1Y
-50.4%
THO
US$115.43
THOR Industries
7D
-3.7%
1Y
13.3%
TSLA
US$411.22
Tesla
7D
-4.0%
1Y
14.0%

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LCID
US$9.80
Lucid Group
7D
-2.5%
1Y
-70.9%

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RIVN
US$16.18
Rivian Automotive
7D
9.6%
1Y
16.2%
VFS
US$3.23
VinFast Auto
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-15.7%

VFS: Planned 2025 Delivery Surge To 200,000 Units Will Support Upside

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XPEV
US$17.82
XPeng
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-0.9%

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XPeng's updated fair value estimate edges up to US$18.81 from US$18.24 as analysts factor in stronger projected revenue growth, higher profit margins and a lower assumed discount rate, even as some recent price targets on the stock have been revised and others raised on product and new business initiatives. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on XPeng sends a mixed message, with some firms lifting targets and ratings while others trim expectations.
EMPD
US$3.70
Empery Digital
7D
0.5%
1Y
-54.2%
NIO
US$4.91
NIO
7D
-3.2%
1Y
11.8%
LI
US$18.32
Li Auto
7D
-4.6%
1Y
-30.8%

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MAMO
US$1.00
Massimo Group
7D
2.6%
1Y
-65.8%
SEV
US$1.70
Aptera Motors
7D
3.0%
1Y
n/a
SBLX
US$2.48
StableX Technologies
7D
1.6%
1Y
-74.2%