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

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 3.0x.

U.S. Auto Industry Analysis

Date	Market Cap	Revenue	Earnings	PE	Absolute PE	PS
Mon, 21 Sep 2026	US$1.6t	US$546.6b	-US$11,963,791,038.26	16.4x	-135.9x	3x
Wed, 19 Aug 2026	US$1.5t	US$544.8b	-US$11,674,118,859.78	15.4x	-131x	2.8x
Fri, 17 Jul 2026	US$1.7t	US$539.4b	-US$9,835,251,157.30	15.7x	-171.1x	3.1x
Sun, 14 Jun 2026	US$1.7t	US$539.5b	-US$9,841,315,892.26	15.3x	-176x	3.2x
Tue, 12 May 2026	US$1.9t	US$538.3b	-US$10,106,958,365.15	24.1x	-185x	3.5x
Thu, 09 Apr 2026	US$1.5t	US$550.5b	-US$11,300,465,843.24	21.9x	-133x	2.7x
Sat, 07 Mar 2026	US$1.7t	US$531.5b	-US$11,318,157,820.82	23.7x	-151.6x	3.2x
Mon, 02 Feb 2026	US$1.8t	US$533.8b	US$2.3b	23.9x	797.7x	3.4x
Wed, 31 Dec 2025	US$1.7t	US$536.8b	US$5.2b	19.5x	333.1x	3.2x
Fri, 28 Nov 2025	US$1.6t	US$536.0b	US$5.1b	21.7x	316.7x	3x
Sun, 26 Oct 2025	US$1.7t	US$535.0b	US$4.8b	19.5x	347.7x	3.1x
Tue, 23 Sep 2025	US$1.6t	US$527.9b	US$5.7b	18.7x	283.8x	3.1x
Thu, 21 Aug 2025	US$1.3t	US$527.5b	US$5.7b	17.8x	218.1x	2.4x
Sat, 19 Jul 2025	US$1.2t	US$527.7b	US$8.6b	15.1x	142.1x	2.3x
Mon, 16 Jun 2025	US$1.2t	US$527.7b	US$8.6b	8.3x	141.9x	2.3x
Wed, 14 May 2025	US$1.2t	US$525.9b	US$8.4b	15.2x	143.2x	2.3x
Fri, 11 Apr 2025	US$1.0t	US$528.7b	US$9.4b	18.1x	109.7x	2x
Sun, 09 Mar 2025	US$1.1t	US$535.3b	US$11.5b	18.2x	95.9x	2.1x
Tue, 04 Feb 2025	US$1.5t	US$532.4b	US$8.3b	17.4x	185.4x	2.9x
Thu, 02 Jan 2025	US$1.5t	US$527.0b	US$17.2b	17.2x	90.2x	2.9x
Sat, 30 Nov 2024	US$1.4t	US$527.9b	US$17.2b	20.6x	79.7x	2.6x
Mon, 28 Oct 2024	US$1.1t	US$525.6b	US$17.2b	20.1x	65.8x	2.2x
Wed, 25 Sep 2024	US$1.1t	US$519.8b	US$17.0b	15.1x	62.4x	2x
Fri, 23 Aug 2024	US$968.4b	US$517.8b	US$17.0b	15.1x	56.8x	1.9x
Sun, 21 Jul 2024	US$1.0t	US$509.5b	US$17.4b	19.1x	59x	2x
Tue, 18 Jun 2024	US$807.9b	US$509.6b	US$17.4b	14.2x	46.4x	1.6x
Thu, 16 May 2024	US$823.6b	US$508.7b	US$17.2b	16.4x	48x	1.6x
Sat, 13 Apr 2024	US$815.3b	US$505.5b	US$18.3b	18.4x	44.4x	1.6x
Mon, 11 Mar 2024	US$821.9b	US$504.9b	US$18.1b	15.9x	45.4x	1.6x
Wed, 07 Feb 2024	US$841.4b	US$499.0b	US$18.1b	15.8x	46.4x	1.7x
Fri, 05 Jan 2024	US$1.0t	US$498.4b	US$13.8b	15.6x	74x	2x
Sun, 03 Dec 2023	US$1.0t	US$498.3b	US$13.9b	12.1x	73.2x	2x
Tue, 31 Oct 2023	US$861.3b	US$492.8b	US$13.1b	10.1x	66x	1.7x
Thu, 28 Sep 2023	US$1.0t	US$484.7b	US$12.8b	12.7x	80.3x	2.1x


US Market	-0.16%
Consumer Discretionary	-1.48%
Auto	-0.75%
Automobile Manufacturers	-0.75%
Motorcycle Manufacturers	-2.62%

Company	Last Price	7D	1Y	Valuation
LI Li Auto	US$12.14	2.8% +US$323.6m	-52.9%	PS0.8x
LVWR LiveWire Group	US$1.63	43.0% +US$100.7m	-69.0%	PS10.7x
XPEV XPeng	US$10.62	0.8% +US$76.6m	-51.0%	PS0.9x
VFS VinFast Auto	US$3.23	0.6% +US$46.8m	0%	PS2x
GGR Gogoro	US$2.82	9.5% +US$4.9m	-56.6%	PS0.2x

Announcement • Sep 17

Azio AI Holdings, Inc. Appoints Larry G. Paige Ii as Class Iii Director and Member of Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee, and as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, Effective September 8, 2026

Effective as of September 8, 2026, the Board of Directors (the Board") of Azio AI Holdings, Inc. appointed Larry G. Paige II as a Class III director to the Board, with a term expiring at the Company's annual meeting of stockholders in 2026, subject to his earlier death, resignation,removal or disqualification. Mr. Paige's appointment filled an existing vacancy in the Class III directors. The Board also appointed Mr. Paige as a member of each of the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee, and as chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Board has determined that Mr. Paige qualifies as an independent director" under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC") and the listing rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. Larry G. Paige II has served, since December 2023, in advisory capacities as Chief Strategic Officer of Chippewa Sustainable Solutions, Inc. and Executive Director of Energy Resilience Partners, LLC, supporting strategy, federal business development, program governance, energy resilience and microgrids. Since February 2026, he has provided advisory leadership to the SAFuelsX project supporting the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana and AIC Energy Corp. From 2012 to 2022, Mr. Paige was Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of United Global Group, Inc., leading governance, ethics, human resources, financial oversight, business development and operating systems during a period in which the company received approximately $50 million in federal awards. Mr. Paige began his career in the United States Marine Corps, serving until May 2007. After serving in the private sector in multiple program management roles, Mr. Paige continued military service in the United States Navy from February 2009 to November 2010, as Branch Head, Navy Training Requirements. His military and federal service included logistics, acquisition, budgeting, asset accountability, audit readiness and cybersecurity-sensitive systems. He also established and improved Navy-wide training-requirements determination processes, increasing rigor and traceability in support of OPNAV N1's five-year $6.2 billion training-program requirements and budget. Mr. Paige holds a B.A. in Management and Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma, an M.S. in Material Logistics & Operations Research Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School, M.S. in Project Management from Boston University and advance doctoral (ABD) studies in organizational management with emphases on IT Management from Capella University. With more than three decades of experience spanning military logistics, federal contracting, infrastructure, technology, energy resilience and complex program execution, the Board believes that Mr. Paige provides necessary perspectives in financial and operational oversight, AI and data systems, cybersecurity, energy and critical infrastructure, federal and tribal stakeholder engagement, and executive leadership.

Announcement • Sep 15

VinFast Announces Official Launch of Its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Program in the United States

VinFast announced the official launch of its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Program in the United States. Designed to expand access to premium electric mobility at a more accessible price point, the program enables customers to purchase high-quality pre-owned EVs backed by rigorous inspection standards and VinFast's industry-leading warranty coverage of up to 10 years. The VinFast Certified Pre-Owned Program is designed to address growing demand for high-quality pre-owned electric vehicles with transparent vehicle histories and comprehensive aftersales support. Beyond expanding access to electric mobility for more customers, the program also helps maximize vehicle lifecycle value and supports stronger residual values for existing VinFast owners. Underscoring this launch, VinFast is sharpening its value proposition for VinFast drivers with a CPO financing offer that starts at 2.99% APR for up to 72 months. In a lending environment where auto loan rates have climbed sharply over the past several years, this rate positions VinFast's CPO program as one of the more competitive financing paths available to U.S. car buyers today - new or used. How 2.99% APR Compares to the U.S. Auto Lending Market: To understand why VinFast's offer stands out, it helps to look at where the broader market sits. According to Experian's State of the Automotive Finance Market report, the average auto loan interest rate in the U.S. reached 6.39% for new cars and 11.43% for used cars in the first quarter of 2026. For used vehicles specifically, the category most comparable to a certified pre-owned purchase, that same Experian data shows rates ranging from about 6.30% for borrowers with the strongest ("superprime") credit down to as high as 21.77% for those with weaker credit, with 11.43% as the blended average across all credit tiers. Even the more favorable, bank-survey end of the market sits well above VinFast's 2.99% starting rate, and the picture only widens once the full range of credit profiles is considered. Broader lending-market data adds further context. Analysis compiled by LendingTree, drawing on Experian and Federal Reserve figures, shows that Americans are carrying more auto debt than ever: The average new-vehicle loan reached $43,925 and the average used-vehicle loan reached $27,070 in the first quarter of 2026, while average loan terms stretched to roughly 69.5 months for new vehicles and 67.7 months for used vehicles as buyers try to keep monthly payments manageable. At the same time, credit stress is climbing, according to New York Federal Reserve data cited in that same analysis, 90-day auto loan delinquencies rose 12.2% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, a sign that financing affordability is a growing concern for households nationwide. Against this backdrop, a starting rate of 2.99% APR, less than half the national used-vehicle average, and even below the national new-vehicle average, gives qualified VinFast CPO buyers a meaningfully lower cost of ownership. Over a 72-month term, that gap can translate into thousands of dollars in interest savings compared with a loan priced at the market average, while also making monthly budgets far easier to plan around. A Growing EV Lineup Backed by Ownership Support: VinFast's financing advantage sits alongside a broader push to make electric vehicle ownership more approachable in the U.S. The company has introduced the VF 8 (D-segment SUV) and VF 9 (E-segment SUV), both built around a straightforward goal: well-equipped EVs at accessible prices, backed by strong ownership and after-sales support. Leasing options are also part of that strategy, giving drivers a lower-commitment path into an EV and helping ease the traditional barriers to adoption - higher upfront cost, unfamiliar technology, and uncertainty about resale value - that have kept some American drivers on the sidelines of the EV transition. Just as important as the vehicles themselves is the infrastructure behind them. VinFast continues to expand its U.S. dealer network, bringing sales and service closer to customers across more markets. That expansion matters for long-term confidence: Convenient access to maintenance, parts, and support is often what determines whether a first-time EV buyer becomes a repeat, loyal customer. Together, competitive financing, capable products, and a growing service footprint reflect a long-term commitment to building trust with U.S. drivers. Lower Running Costs Add to the Savings: The savings don't stop at the financing rate. VinFast's Energy Cost Savings Calculator lets shoppers select an ownership period and monthly driving distance, then compares estimated energy costs against a comparable gasoline-powered vehicle. Consider a driver putting about 2,000 miles a month on a VF 8 Eco over five years. The calculator estimates energy costs of roughly $7,811 over that period, compared with an estimated $18,528 for a similar gas-powered SUV. On a monthly basis, that works out to about $130 for the VF 8 versus roughly $309 at the pump, a savings of approximately 58% on energy costs alone. When a below-market CPO APR is combined with lower running costs and an expanding support network, the total cost of ownership case for VinFast becomes considerably stronger. For American drivers weighing whether now is the right time to make the switch to electric, VinFast's certified pre-owned financing offer, anchored by a 2.99% starting APR, is designed to remove one of the biggest obstacles to EV adoption: The cost of the loan itself.

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