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U.S. Auto Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 06, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies49
  • 7D-9.8%
  • 3M-0.5%
  • 1Y30.2%
  • YTD-10.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Auto industry has dropped 9.8%, driven by a pullback from Tesla of 10%. In the past year, the industry has gained 30%. 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
Sun, 07 Jun 2026US$1.8tUS$539.5b-US$9,840,470,022.3615.4x-181.6x3.3x
Tue, 05 May 2026US$1.7tUS$538.2b-US$9,592,186,857.7127.1x-173.9x3.1x
Thu, 02 Apr 2026US$1.6tUS$550.1b-US$10,832,013,777.5720.9x-147.5x2.9x
Sat, 28 Feb 2026US$1.7tUS$531.7b-US$11,355,603,106.5224.3x-153.6x3.3x
Mon, 26 Jan 2026US$1.7tUS$536.9bUS$5.2b21.4x328.7x3.2x
Wed, 24 Dec 2025US$1.8tUS$536.6bUS$5.2b19.9x352.3x3.4x
Fri, 21 Nov 2025US$1.5tUS$537.5bUS$5.4b15.7x284.4x2.9x
Sun, 19 Oct 2025US$1.7tUS$527.8bUS$5.7b17.5x290.2x3.1x
Tue, 16 Sep 2025US$1.6tUS$527.9bUS$5.7b19.1x273x3x
Thu, 14 Aug 2025US$1.3tUS$526.2bUS$5.7b18.4x225.7x2.4x
Sat, 12 Jul 2025US$1.1tUS$527.7bUS$8.6b16x132.5x2.2x
Mon, 09 Jun 2025US$1.1tUS$527.7bUS$8.4b8.4x134.2x2.1x
Wed, 07 May 2025US$1.1tUS$525.7bUS$7.5b13.9x142.4x2x
Fri, 04 Apr 2025US$1.1tUS$528.9bUS$9.4b18.7x114.9x2x
Sun, 02 Mar 2025US$1.2tUS$534.9bUS$11.5b18.9x104.9x2.3x
Tue, 28 Jan 2025US$1.6tUS$527.3bUS$17.8b17.1x87.8x3x
Thu, 26 Dec 2024US$1.7tUS$527.0bUS$17.1b17.5x102x3.3x
Sat, 23 Nov 2024US$1.3tUS$527.8bUS$17.2b20.3x78.4x2.6x
Mon, 21 Oct 2024US$969.0bUS$519.3bUS$17.0b17.6x57.1x1.9x
Wed, 18 Sep 2024US$978.7bUS$519.7bUS$17.0b12.5x57.6x1.9x
Fri, 16 Aug 2024US$884.9bUS$517.2bUS$16.5b12.8x53.6x1.7x
Sun, 14 Jul 2024US$1.1tUS$509.6bUS$17.4b19.2x61.3x2.1x
Tue, 11 Jun 2024US$803.2bUS$509.6bUS$17.4b14.8x46.2x1.6x
Thu, 09 May 2024US$820.9bUS$508.6bUS$17.1b17x47.9x1.6x
Sat, 06 Apr 2024US$804.5bUS$505.7bUS$18.4b19x43.8x1.6x
Mon, 04 Mar 2024US$920.3bUS$504.8bUS$18.0b17.6x51.1x1.8x
Wed, 31 Jan 2024US$855.0bUS$499.0bUS$18.1b15.7x47.2x1.7x
Fri, 29 Dec 2023US$1.1tUS$498.6bUS$13.8b16.9x80.6x2.2x
Sun, 26 Nov 2023US$1.0tUS$498.3bUS$13.9b11.9x72.5x2x
Tue, 24 Oct 2023US$916.5bUS$486.3bUS$11.3b11.9x80.9x1.9x
Thu, 21 Sep 2023US$1.1tUS$486.0bUS$13.0b10.6x84.9x2.3x
Sat, 19 Aug 2023US$972.1bUS$486.6bUS$13.7b10.8x70.9x2x
Mon, 17 Jul 2023US$1.2tUS$461.7bUS$11.0b10.2x109.1x2.6x
Wed, 14 Jun 2023US$1.1tUS$462.0bUS$11.1b9.1x98.2x2.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

98.2x


Total Market Cap: US$1.1tTotal Earnings: US$11.1bTotal Revenue: US$462.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Auto Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 101.5x202420252026
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 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 5.3% 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-2.90%
Consumer Discretionary-6.39%
Auto-9.81%
Motorcycle Manufacturers-1.46%
Automobile Manufacturers-9.82%
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 37% 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
    		RIVN Rivian AutomotiveUS$16.350.3%
    +US$64.0m    		16.8%PS3.8x
    		HOG Harley-DavidsonUS$24.491.3%
    +US$32.6m    		-0.2%PE11.2x
    		AIIO Robo.aiUS$2.9424.1%
    +US$11.3m    		-90.9%PS61.2x

    Latest News

    LCID
    US$5.12
    Lucid Group
    7D
    -21.9%
    1Y
    -76.2%
    RIVN
    US$16.35
    Rivian Automotive
    7D
    0.3%
    1Y
    16.8%
    LI
    US$14.20
    Li Auto
    7D
    -5.4%
    1Y
    -51.9%
    Narrative Update • Jun 05

    LI: Future Performance Will Balance Margin Pressure With AI And Product Cycle Execution

    Li Auto's updated analyst price target moves down from about $15.00 to about $14.00, as analysts adjust their models for softer recent margins and sales, while still acknowledging steadier volumes and potential mix improvement in higher priced models. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Li Auto has tilted more cautious, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and rethinking how much risk investors should be willing to take on execution, margins, and growth.
    HOG
    US$24.49
    Harley-Davidson
    7D
    1.3%
    1Y
    -0.2%
    Narrative Update • Jun 05

    HOG: Turnaround Plan And Buybacks Will Confront Ongoing Demand And Dealer Risks

    Analysts have raised the implied fair value for Harley-Davidson stock from about $22.14 to $25.45, citing higher Street price targets around $15, along with updated assumptions for slower revenue declines, improved profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research paints a mixed picture for Harley-Davidson, with several firms lifting price targets while still urging caution on the stock.
    F
    US$14.90
    Ford Motor
    7D
    -14.6%
    1Y
    45.2%
    NIO
    US$5.36
    NIO
    7D
    -4.3%
    1Y
    47.7%
    TSLA
    US$391.00
    Tesla
    7D
    -10.3%
    1Y
    32.5%
    Seeking Alpha • Jun 03

    How Much Longer Can Musk's Vision Support Tesla's 400x P/E

    Summary Tesla trades at a TTM P/E of 400x despite EPS contracting for three consecutive years with no meaningful recovery in sight. Q1 2026 operating margin fell from 5.7% to 4.2% as Tesla pours capital into AI and robotics at the expense of core profitability. CapEx is set to surge from $9B in 2025 to $25B in 2026, pushing free cash flow negative while new revenue streams remain years away. Consensus EPS growth of 22% annually through 2028 is comparable to Alphabet, yet Tesla trades at over seven times Alphabet's P/E multiple. Shareholders are pre-paying for robotaxis, FSD and humanoid robots that don't yet contribute enough to earnings, carrying all the risk today. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
    XPEV
    US$15.95
    XPeng
    7D
    -3.0%
    1Y
    -18.2%
    Narrative Update • Jun 03

    XPEV: Rising Robotaxi Spend Will Constrain Margins And Future Share Returns

    XPeng's analyst price target is modestly adjusted as analysts balance lower targets such as Citi's cut to $22.50 with higher ones like BofA's lift to $25.00, while factoring in margin pressure from rising input costs, growing overseas sales, and emerging businesses including robotaxis and humanoid robots. Analyst Commentary Recent research on XPeng highlights a split in sentiment.
    GM
    US$82.11
    General Motors
    7D
    -1.4%
    1Y
    73.0%
    VFS
    US$3.21
    VinFast Auto
    7D
    -8.0%
    1Y
    -6.1%
    Narrative Update • Jun 02

    VFS: Debt Restructuring And Autonomous Program Will Support Future Upside

    Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for VinFast Auto steady at $6.30 per share while slightly adjusting assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. This reflects updated views on the stock's risk profile and earnings potential without altering the overall price target.
    AIIO
    US$2.94
    Robo.ai
    7D
    24.1%
    1Y
    -90.9%