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U.S. Auto Components Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 28, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies62
  • 7D-1.3%
  • 3M-13.0%
  • 1Y-15.8%
  • YTD-11.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Auto Components industry has dropped 2.4%, driven by a pullback from Aptiv of 3.4%. Overall the industry is down 16% in 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 31% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 28 Aug 2026US$91.6bUS$159.7b-US$4,261,721,434.4318.1x-21.5x0.6x
Sun, 26 Jul 2026US$89.8bUS$148.9b-US$4,167,906,056.8420.6x-21.6x0.6x
Tue, 23 Jun 2026US$95.9bUS$148.8b-US$4,165,110,336.8520.2x-23x0.6x
Thu, 21 May 2026US$89.7bUS$148.8b-US$4,170,023,924.4518.4x-21.5x0.6x
Sat, 18 Apr 2026US$91.5bUS$155.4b-US$431,911,755.4716.3x-211.9x0.6x
Mon, 16 Mar 2026US$88.5bUS$146.5b-US$889,652,697.8617.1x-99.5x0.6x
Wed, 11 Feb 2026US$106.8bUS$148.6b-US$1,031,730,917.7125x-103.5x0.7x
Fri, 09 Jan 2026US$99.9bUS$147.6b-US$833,779,634.4222.2x-119.9x0.7x
Sun, 07 Dec 2025US$98.8bUS$147.6b-US$843,222,761.6218.7x-117.2x0.7x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025US$111.7bUS$150.2bUS$1.9b19.1x57.5x0.7x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025US$112.9bUS$148.9bUS$37.6m18.7x3007.1x0.8x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025US$109.9bUS$148.9bUS$39.2m17.1x2805.9x0.7x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025US$102.7bUS$148.5bUS$344.0m15.8x298.6x0.7x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025US$94.2bUS$148.3bUS$279.5m13.7x337.1x0.6x
Fri, 23 May 2025US$90.0bUS$148.2bUS$270.7m13.8x332.6x0.6x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025US$74.6bUS$149.4bUS$779.9m12.2x95.6x0.5x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025US$89.7bUS$149.4bUS$736.5m15.9x121.7x0.6x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025US$89.6bUS$149.7bUS$1.1b17.2x84.1x0.6x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025US$90.2bUS$150.3bUS$2.4b17.9x37.4x0.6x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024US$94.0bUS$150.3bUS$2.4b19.6x38.7x0.6x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024US$93.0bUS$161.2bUS$2.0b17.2x46.1x0.6x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024US$95.7bUS$153.0bUS$6.1b18.4x15.7x0.6x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024US$98.6bUS$153.0bUS$6.1b19.3x16.2x0.6x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024US$104.8bUS$153.6bUS$5.1b19.4x20.4x0.7x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024US$107.8bUS$153.6bUS$5.0b18x21.4x0.7x
Sat, 25 May 2024US$114.4bUS$153.6bUS$5.0b19.6x22.8x0.7x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024US$112.1bUS$153.8bUS$5.1b17.8x21.9x0.7x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024US$118.8bUS$155.5bUS$5.2b19.9x22.8x0.8x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024US$117.2bUS$155.7bUS$4.8b18.7x24.2x0.8x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024US$117.5bUS$156.2bUS$4.4b16.3x26.8x0.8x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023US$125.6bUS$156.2bUS$4.3b15.3x29.1x0.8x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023US$117.3bUS$156.0bUS$4.2b14x27.8x0.8x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023US$133.0bUS$154.6bUS$3.0b20.5x44.6x0.9x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023US$137.1bUS$154.6bUS$3.0b21.5x46x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

46x


Total Market Cap: US$137.1bTotal Earnings: US$3.0bTotal Revenue: US$154.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Auto Components Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 199.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Auto Components industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.68x.
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 Market1.16%
Consumer Discretionary-1.02%
Auto Components-1.30%
Tires and Rubber5.31%
Auto Parts and Equipment-1.42%
Industry PE
    Forecasted Growth
    • Analysts are most optimistic on the Tires and Rubber industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 117% over the next 5 years.
    • In contrast, the Auto Parts and Equipment industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 29% 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
    		GTX Garrett MotionUS$27.433.9%
    +US$192.1m    		110.2%PE14.3x
    		VGNT VersigentUS$48.564.1%
    +US$135.3m    		n/aPE6.6x
    		QS QuantumScapeUS$5.903.5%
    +US$123.8m    		-27.2%PB3.5x
    		ALV AutolivUS$122.921.0%
    +US$90.1m    		-1.0%PE14x
    		GT Goodyear Tire & RubberUS$6.155.3%
    +US$89.2m    		-27.8%PS0.1x

    Latest News

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    10.3%
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    7D
    3.9%
    1Y
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    Narrative Update • Aug 25

    GTX: Commercial And Industrial Shift Will Shape Future Non Auto Upside

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    7D
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    VGNT
    US$48.56
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    7D
    4.1%
    1Y
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    US$6.15
    Goodyear Tire & Rubber
    7D
    5.3%
    1Y
    -27.8%
    Narrative Update • Aug 18

    GT: Cost Cuts And Premium Mix Shift Will Support Future Re Rating Potential

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    -1.5%
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    1.0%
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    -5.0%
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    US$5.90
    QuantumScape
    7D
    3.5%
    1Y
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    US$2.38
    Solid Power
    7D
    3.7%
    1Y
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