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U.S. Auto Components Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 22, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies59
  • 7D0.9%
  • 3M1.3%
  • 1Y16.6%
  • YTD4.4%

Last week, the Auto Components industry hasn't moved much but LCI Industries is up 14% in that time. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 17% in that time. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 34% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 22 Jan 2026US$102.9bUS$147.6b-US$834,284,550.3425x-123.4x0.7x
Sat, 20 Dec 2025US$99.7bUS$147.6b-US$843,953,515.6519.6x-118.1x0.7x
Mon, 17 Nov 2025US$106.4bUS$150.2b-US$762,198,493.1323.2x-139.5x0.7x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025US$111.0bUS$148.9bUS$38.5m17.8x2885.5x0.7x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025US$110.5bUS$148.9bUS$38.6m18x2859x0.7x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025US$100.0bUS$148.8b-US$50,191,509.9515x-1993x0.7x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025US$102.0bUS$148.3bUS$279.6m14.7x364.7x0.7x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025US$91.0bUS$148.3bUS$282.2m13.7x322.3x0.6x
Sat, 03 May 2025US$81.1bUS$149.2bUS$639.8m14.1x126.8x0.5x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025US$85.5bUS$149.4bUS$737.2m14.4x116x0.6x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025US$89.6bUS$149.2bUS$1.1b18.1x79.9x0.6x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025US$93.8bUS$150.3bUS$2.4b19x38.9x0.6x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024US$90.3bUS$150.3bUS$2.4b17.8x37.4x0.6x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024US$95.1bUS$159.3bUS$2.2b19.3x44.1x0.6x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024US$96.8bUS$162.2bUS$6.1b19.2x15.8x0.6x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024US$90.2bUS$153.0bUS$6.1b18x14.9x0.6x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024US$93.1bUS$152.9bUS$6.1b17.6x15.3x0.6x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024US$107.1bUS$153.6bUS$5.0b17.5x21.3x0.7x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024US$113.9bUS$153.6bUS$5.0b19.3x22.7x0.7x
Sun, 05 May 2024US$117.2bUS$154.1bUS$5.0b18.4x23.5x0.8x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024US$125.4bUS$155.4bUS$5.2b19.2x23.9x0.8x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024US$117.0bUS$155.6bUS$5.2b18.8x22.5x0.8x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024US$117.5bUS$156.8bUS$4.5b16x26x0.7x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023US$134.4bUS$156.2bUS$4.3b16.9x31.2x0.9x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023US$125.0bUS$156.2bUS$4.3b15.2x29x0.8x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023US$122.3bUS$154.6bUS$3.0b19.6x41x0.8x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023US$134.5bUS$154.6bUS$3.0b21.2x45.1x0.9x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023US$137.4bUS$154.6bUS$3.0b21.4x46.5x0.9x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023US$147.7bUS$152.7bUS$3.3b18.8x44.5x1x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023US$133.5bUS$149.4bUS$3.1b18.2x43.4x0.9x
Mon, 08 May 2023US$122.4bUS$148.2bUS$3.1b17.5x39.2x0.8x
Wed, 05 Apr 2023US$133.5bUS$145.5bUS$3.3b18.5x40.4x0.9x
Fri, 03 Mar 2023US$140.5bUS$145.7bUS$3.1b18.8x45.3x1x
Sun, 29 Jan 2023US$133.2bUS$145.5bUS$3.6b19x37.4x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

37.4x


Total Market Cap: US$133.2bTotal Earnings: US$3.6bTotal Revenue: US$145.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Auto Components Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 220.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Auto Components 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 0.74x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Auto Components industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, 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-0.93%
Consumer Discretionary-1.54%
Auto Components0.88%
Tires and Rubber3.86%
Auto Parts and Equipment0.80%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Auto Parts and Equipment industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 32.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 12.5% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Tires and Rubber industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 109% over the next 5 years.
  • In contrast, the Auto Parts and Equipment industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 32% 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
LCII LCI IndustriesUS$151.1913.8%
+US$445.0m		42.9%PE20.4x
PATK Patrick IndustriesUS$133.0210.7%
+US$426.9m		41.0%PE36.7x
DAN DanaUS$30.2111.6%
+US$368.0m		126.8%PE54.3x
HSAI Hesai GroupUS$28.798.2%
+US$342.6m		83.8%PE73.3x
QS QuantumScapeUS$11.052.4%
+US$156.3m		119.7%PB5.5x

Latest News

DAN
US$30.21
Dana
7D
11.6%
1Y
126.8%
LCII
US$151.19
LCI Industries
7D
13.8%
1Y
42.9%
MBLY
US$10.88
Mobileye Global
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-36.0%

MBLY: Surround ADAS Wins And Software Services Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Mobileye Global, with the fair value estimate easing from about US$19.11 to US$18.20. They are factoring in softer revenue growth assumptions, lower profit margin expectations, a slightly higher discount rate, and a higher future P/E multiple that reflects mixed views on long term earnings power.
HSAI
US$28.79
Hesai Group
7D
8.2%
1Y
83.8%

HSAI: Outperform Initiation Will Support Balanced View On Lidar Demand Potential

Analysts have slightly raised their fair value estimate for Hesai Group by about US$0.85 per share, linking this adjustment to updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, as well as fresh Street research that includes a new Outperform initiation and a US$23.50 price target from the sell side. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to the recent Outperform initiation and the US$23.50 price target as support for a more constructive view on Hesai Group's valuation, especially after the modest lift in fair value assumptions.
AXL
US$8.43
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings
7D
8.5%
1Y
48.7%

AXL: Strong Q3 And 2026 Outlook Will Support Higher Fair Value

Analysts have lifted their price target for American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings to about US$10.40 from US$8.50, citing updated views on fair value supported by recent research that points to steady revenue assumptions, higher projected profit margins, and a slightly lower future P/E multiple following solid Q3 results, a modest 2025 EBITDA guidance adjustment, and reassuring 2026 commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a more constructive tone around American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, with bullish analysts lifting price targets after the latest Q3 print, updated 2025 EBITDA guidance, and management's 2026 commentary.
GNTX
US$23.76
Gentex
7D
1.6%
1Y
-15.2%

GNTX: Reset Expectations And Product Pipeline Will Shape Balanced Upside Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Gentex by $3 to reflect updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, signalling a more measured view on the stock’s upside. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts cutting their price targets by $3 are essentially signalling that they see less room for upside based on their updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue, margins and future P/E.
GTX
US$18.49
Garrett Motion
7D
-2.7%
1Y
95.7%

GTX: Market Share Strength And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts held their fair value estimate for Garrett Motion at $20.80 while refining the discount rate and P/E assumptions only slightly, referring to the recent $14 initiation and Hold stance. This reflects confidence in the company's leading turbocharger position and disciplined spending.
GT
US$9.37
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
7D
3.9%
1Y
0.3%
ADNT
US$22.35
Adient
7D
-5.3%
1Y
33.1%

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SLDP
US$5.26
Solid Power
7D
-9.2%
1Y
230.8%

SLDP: New Battery Collaboration Will Support Future Margin Expansion And Upside Potential

Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target on Solid Power, with the updated fair value now set at US$7.00. This reflects fine tuning of the discount rate, profit margin assumptions, and a very large forward P/E multiple that they still see as relevant for the company.
QS
US$11.05
QuantumScape
7D
2.4%
1Y
119.7%
APTV
US$80.27
Aptiv
7D
-3.2%
1Y
28.0%

APTV: EDS Separation Will Unlock Physical AI Upside Across Diversified End Markets

Analysts have nudged their price expectations for Aptiv higher, with our fair value estimate moving from about US$99.65 to US$100.81. They highlight more realistic growth targets, a broader business mix beyond auto technology, and updated long term forecasts through 2026.
ALV
US$126.98
Autoliv
7D
-1.1%
1Y
27.6%

ALV: Dividend Hike Will Support Returns As Safety Technologies Gain Traction

Analysts have made a modest upward adjustment to their price target for Autoliv to about $138.37 from roughly $138.00, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly different revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Autoliv and Tensor co-developed what is described as the world's first foldable steering wheel for the Tensor Robocar, designed for both manual driving and Level 4 autonomous operation, with production of the Robocar targeted for the second half of 2026 across the US, EU, and Middle East (Key Developments).
LEA
US$122.82
Lear
7D
-1.6%
1Y
30.1%

LEA: 2026 Margin Execution Will Likely Lag Optimistic Guidance-Driven Expectations

Analysts have nudged their Lear price targets higher, with recent moves such as US$120 to US$125 and US$115 to US$117. These reflect updated models that factor in the company’s 2026 guidance for revenue and margin growth, improving EBIT comparisons, free cash flow trends and potential US onshoring benefits.
VC
US$95.71
Visteon
7D
-2.6%
1Y
11.5%
PATK
US$133.02
Patrick Industries
7D
10.7%
1Y
41.0%

PATK: Future Returns Will Reflect Late-Cycle RV Demand And Dividend Stability

Analysts have kept Patrick Industries' fair value estimate broadly unchanged at about $110.70 per share, with recent price targets ranging from $99 to $114 as they balance cautious near term RV demand with a generally constructive long term view of the business. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to an attractive long term story, highlighting Patrick Industries' strong market share positions in key RV related verticals as a support for their fair value views.