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U.S. Auto Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 04, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies48
  • 7D3.6%
  • 3M-16.6%
  • 1Y5.4%
  • YTD-24.1%

Over the last 7 days, the Auto industry has risen 3.6%, driven by gains from Tesla of 4.8%. This means that the industry has gained 5.4% 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, 04 Aug 2026US$1.5tUS$544.6b-US$11,506,889,121.8216.6x-128.4x2.7x
Thu, 02 Jul 2026US$1.8tUS$539.3b-US$9,828,842,224.2715.5x-180.6x3.3x
Sat, 30 May 2026US$1.9tUS$539.6b-US$9,802,309,955.5115.6x-191.8x3.5x
Mon, 27 Apr 2026US$1.6tUS$535.8b-US$11,046,868,261.3222.3x-146.3x3x
Wed, 25 Mar 2026US$1.6tUS$532.4b-US$10,533,466,234.7224.5x-155.1x3.1x
Fri, 20 Feb 2026US$1.8tUS$531.1b-US$10,793,215,277.5925.3x-162.7x3.3x
Sun, 18 Jan 2026US$1.7tUS$536.9bUS$5.1b21.5x327.6x3.1x
Tue, 16 Dec 2025US$1.7tUS$536.4bUS$5.1b19x338.8x3.3x
Thu, 13 Nov 2025US$1.7tUS$536.0bUS$4.9b17.8x345.9x3.1x
Sat, 11 Oct 2025US$1.6tUS$527.8bUS$5.8b17.3x285.9x3.1x
Mon, 08 Sep 2025US$1.3tUS$527.8bUS$5.7b18.1x231.7x2.5x
Wed, 06 Aug 2025US$1.2tUS$525.9bUS$5.3b18.2x221.7x2.2x
Fri, 04 Jul 2025US$1.2tUS$527.7bUS$8.6b15.7x139.8x2.3x
Sun, 01 Jun 2025US$1.3tUS$527.2bUS$8.6b8.3x150.4x2.5x
Tue, 29 Apr 2025US$1.1tUS$526.8bUS$8.4b19.2x129.4x2.1x
Thu, 27 Mar 2025US$1.1tUS$529.0bUS$9.3b15.3x118.3x2.1x
Sat, 22 Feb 2025US$1.3tUS$535.1bUS$11.5b17.1x117.6x2.5x
Mon, 20 Jan 2025US$1.6tUS$526.8bUS$17.2b16.2x94.6x3.1x
Wed, 18 Dec 2024US$1.7tUS$527.3bUS$17.1b20.9x101.7x3.3x
Fri, 15 Nov 2024US$1.3tUS$527.7bUS$16.9b15.8x78.2x2.5x
Sun, 13 Oct 2024US$961.5bUS$519.5bUS$17.0b18.7x56.7x1.9x
Tue, 10 Sep 2024US$946.3bUS$519.5bUS$17.0b14x55.7x1.8x
Thu, 08 Aug 2024US$843.2bUS$517.2bUS$16.4b12.8x51.5x1.6x
Sat, 06 Jul 2024US$1.1tUS$509.5bUS$17.4b17.5x60.9x2.1x
Mon, 03 Jun 2024US$815.1bUS$509.9bUS$17.5b14.7x46.6x1.6x
Wed, 01 May 2024US$834.9bUS$507.8bUS$17.1b16.1x48.7x1.6x
Fri, 29 Mar 2024US$839.0bUS$505.5bUS$18.2b18.7x46.1x1.7x
Sun, 25 Feb 2024US$870.5bUS$501.5bUS$16.7b17x52.1x1.7x
Tue, 23 Jan 2024US$905.4bUS$498.2bUS$13.8b16.1x65.4x1.8x
Thu, 21 Dec 2023US$1.1tUS$498.4bUS$13.7b16.5x79.8x2.2x
Sat, 18 Nov 2023US$995.1bUS$498.1bUS$13.9b11.8x71.8x2x
Mon, 16 Oct 2023US$1.1tUS$484.8bUS$12.8b12.2x82.4x2.2x
Wed, 13 Sep 2023US$1.1tUS$486.0bUS$13.0b10.7x88x2.4x
Fri, 11 Aug 2023US$1.1tUS$486.9bUS$14.1b11x75.7x2.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

75.7x


Total Market Cap: US$1.1tTotal Earnings: US$14.1bTotal Revenue: US$486.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Auto Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 87.6x202420252026
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 2.4x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.7x.
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 Market2.39%
Consumer Discretionary9.17%
Auto3.59%
Automobile Manufacturers3.60%
Motorcycle Manufacturers-1.83%
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$322.084.8%
    +US$57.8b    		4.3%PE334.2x
    		VFS VinFast AutoUS$3.166.4%
    +US$444.5m    		-11.2%PS2x
    		NIO NIOUS$4.812.8%
    +US$325.4m    		6.9%PS0.8x
    		PSNY Polestar Automotive Holding UKUS$14.544.0%
    +US$81.1m    		-54.3%PS0.7x
    		SEV Aptera MotorsUS$1.8411.5%
    +US$7.0m    		n/aPB2.3x

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