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U.S. Auto Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies48
  • 7D0.1%
  • 3M-17.3%
  • 1Y4.4%
  • YTD-26.2%

The Auto is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but General Motors has stood out, gaining 7.5%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 4.4% in that time. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 38% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 01 Aug 2026US$1.4tUS$544.6b-US$11,507,093,884.1616.4x-124.3x2.6x
Mon, 29 Jun 2026US$1.6tUS$539.2b-US$9,827,888,809.9615.6x-164.8x3x
Wed, 27 May 2026US$1.8tUS$540.4b-US$9,198,056,268.4018.1x-196.1x3.3x
Fri, 24 Apr 2026US$1.7tUS$532.8b-US$11,116,842,649.7122.3x-149.5x3.1x
Sun, 22 Mar 2026US$1.6tUS$550.0b-US$10,726,024,818.4623.3x-147.1x2.9x
Tue, 17 Feb 2026US$1.8tUS$531.1b-US$10,843,858,533.4525.4x-164.2x3.4x
Thu, 15 Jan 2026US$1.7tUS$536.9bUS$5.2b21.4x324.1x3.1x
Sat, 13 Dec 2025US$1.7tUS$536.4bUS$5.2b19.2x338.6x3.3x
Mon, 10 Nov 2025US$1.6tUS$536.0bUS$4.9b17.8x337.1x3.1x
Wed, 08 Oct 2025US$1.7tUS$527.9bUS$5.7b18.2x298.5x3.2x
Fri, 05 Sep 2025US$1.3tUS$527.7bUS$5.7b18.3x222.3x2.4x
Sun, 03 Aug 2025US$1.2tUS$525.7bUS$5.3b17.7x217x2.2x
Tue, 01 Jul 2025US$1.2tUS$527.8bUS$8.6b14.9x142.2x2.3x
Thu, 29 May 2025US$1.3tUS$527.2bUS$8.6b8.4x156.9x2.6x
Sat, 26 Apr 2025US$1.1tUS$526.9bUS$8.4b19.4x129.5x2.1x
Mon, 24 Mar 2025US$975.9bUS$529.1bUS$9.3b15.8x104.5x1.8x
Wed, 19 Feb 2025US$1.4tUS$534.5bUS$10.7b17.5x131.5x2.6x
Fri, 17 Jan 2025US$1.6tUS$526.8bUS$17.2b17.2x94.7x3.1x
Sun, 15 Dec 2024US$1.7tUS$527.3bUS$17.1b21.2x96.9x3.1x
Tue, 12 Nov 2024US$1.3tUS$527.9bUS$16.8b17.2x77x2.5x
Thu, 10 Oct 2024US$1.0tUS$519.4bUS$17.0b19.2x61.5x2x
Sat, 07 Sep 2024US$926.5bUS$519.7bUS$17.0b13.5x54.5x1.8x
Mon, 05 Aug 2024US$899.8bUS$517.1bUS$16.6b12.8x54.1x1.7x
Wed, 03 Jul 2024US$918.0bUS$509.4bUS$17.4b18x52.8x1.8x
Fri, 31 May 2024US$814.3bUS$509.9bUS$17.5b14.7x46.6x1.6x
Sun, 28 Apr 2024US$790.3bUS$507.8bUS$17.1b16.2x46.1x1.6x
Tue, 26 Mar 2024US$806.9bUS$505.6bUS$18.2b17.6x44.4x1.6x
Thu, 22 Feb 2024US$876.7bUS$500.8bUS$16.6b16.6x52.8x1.8x
Sat, 20 Jan 2024US$919.4bUS$498.3bUS$13.8b15.9x66.5x1.8x
Mon, 18 Dec 2023US$1.1tUS$498.7bUS$13.8b15.6x78.6x2.2x
Wed, 15 Nov 2023US$957.0bUS$497.8bUS$14.1b11.5x67.9x1.9x
Fri, 13 Oct 2023US$1.1tUS$484.8bUS$12.8b12.3x85.9x2.3x
Sun, 10 Sep 2023US$1.1tUS$485.8bUS$13.1b10.6x81.6x2.2x
Tue, 08 Aug 2023US$1.1tUS$483.4bUS$13.6b10.4x81.1x2.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

81.1x


Total Market Cap: US$1.1tTotal Earnings: US$13.6bTotal Revenue: US$483.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Auto Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 88.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Auto industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.4x.
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 4.1% 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 Market0.77%
Consumer Discretionary7.35%
Auto0.13%
Automobile Manufacturers0.14%
Motorcycle Manufacturers-1.55%
Industry PE
    Forecasted Growth
    • Analysts are most optimistic on the Automobile Manufacturers industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 38% 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 19% 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$88.867.5%
    +US$5.5b    		69.2%PE42x
    		LI Li AutoUS$13.6312.5%
    +US$1.5b    		-46.0%PS0.8x
    		F Ford MotorUS$14.682.2%
    +US$1.3b    		35.7%PS0.3x
    		NIO NIOUS$4.888.7%
    +US$976.1m    		-2.6%PS0.8x
    		XPEV XPengUS$13.005.4%
    +US$641.2m    		-28.0%PS1.1x

    Latest News

    GM
    US$88.86
    General Motors
    7D
    7.5%
    1Y
    69.2%
    F
    US$14.68
    Ford Motor
    7D
    2.2%
    1Y
    35.7%
    TSLA
    US$311.21
    Tesla
    7D
    -0.6%
    1Y
    2.8%
    RIVN
    US$15.22
    Rivian Automotive
    7D
    -3.9%
    1Y
    22.9%
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    Rivian Automotive's analyst price target has shifted higher by about $0.70 to reflect updated views on fair value, modestly lower discount rate assumptions, slightly adjusted revenue growth and margin expectations, and a reduced future P/E multiple. Analysts point to factors such as an improved delivery outlook, a smoother R2 launch, and expanding partnerships in autonomy as key supports for this change.
    XPEV
    US$13.00
    XPeng
    7D
    5.4%
    1Y
    -28.0%
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    NIO
    US$4.88
    NIO
    7D
    8.7%
    1Y
    -2.6%
    Seeking Alpha • Jul 29

    NIO: Time To Buy (Rating Upgrade)

    Summary The NIO stock might have corrected YTD, but that has only added to its attractiveness. The company's strong revenue growth and its turning profitable are the foundation for it. Despite fierce competition and a slowing Chinese EV market, NIO has posted notable revenue jumps, and price wars haven't deterred it from becoming profitable. While over the medium term, the stock's market multiples are a mixed bag, over both the short and long term, NIO looks good. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
    LOT
    US$0.83
    Lotus Technology
    7D
    -5.2%
    1Y
    -56.4%
    New Narrative • Jul 29

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    While many investors still associate Lotus with its heritage as a British sports car manufacturer, Lotus Technology has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Backed by Geely , the company is repositioning itself as a technology-first luxury performance brand , combining decades of sports-car engineering with advanced electric vehicle technology.
    VFS
    US$3.11
    VinFast Auto
    7D
    9.1%
    1Y
    -8.3%
    LI
    US$13.63
    Li Auto
    7D
    12.5%
    1Y
    -46.0%
    HOG
    US$24.54
    Harley-Davidson
    7D
    -3.7%
    1Y
    2.0%
    WGO
    US$30.28
    Winnebago Industries
    7D
    -1.6%
    1Y
    5.0%
    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$14.40
    Polestar Automotive Holding UK
    7D
    5.3%
    1Y
    -53.8%
    LCID
    US$7.38
    Lucid Group
    7D
    17.1%
    1Y
    -69.5%
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    THO
    US$74.97
    THOR Industries
    7D
    -2.2%
    1Y
    -17.9%
    EMPD
    US$2.84
    Empery Digital
    7D
    -15.2%
    1Y
    -70.9%
    GGR
    US$2.53
    Gogoro
    7D
    -27.7%
    1Y
    -63.2%