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U.S. Auto Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies46
  • 7D-3.6%
  • 3M-16.4%
  • 1Y29.1%
  • YTD-14.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Auto industry has dropped 3.6%, driven by a pullback from Tesla of 1.2%. In contrast, VinFast Auto has gained 33%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 29%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 35% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 02 Apr 2026US$1.6tUS$549.9b-US$10,823,575,947.9621.1x-147.1x2.9x
Sat, 28 Feb 2026US$1.7tUS$531.7b-US$11,355,603,106.5224.3x-153.6x3.3x
Mon, 26 Jan 2026US$1.7tUS$536.9bUS$5.2b21.4x328.7x3.2x
Wed, 24 Dec 2025US$1.8tUS$536.6bUS$5.2b19.9x352.3x3.4x
Fri, 21 Nov 2025US$1.5tUS$537.5bUS$5.4b15.7x284.4x2.9x
Sun, 19 Oct 2025US$1.7tUS$527.8bUS$5.7b17.5x290.2x3.1x
Tue, 16 Sep 2025US$1.6tUS$527.9bUS$5.7b19.1x273x3x
Thu, 14 Aug 2025US$1.3tUS$526.2bUS$5.7b18.4x225.7x2.4x
Sat, 12 Jul 2025US$1.1tUS$527.7bUS$8.6b16x132.5x2.2x
Mon, 09 Jun 2025US$1.1tUS$527.7bUS$8.4b8.4x134.2x2.1x
Wed, 07 May 2025US$1.1tUS$525.7bUS$7.5b13.9x142.4x2x
Fri, 04 Apr 2025US$1.1tUS$528.9bUS$9.4b18.7x114.9x2x
Sun, 02 Mar 2025US$1.2tUS$534.9bUS$11.5b18.9x104.9x2.3x
Tue, 28 Jan 2025US$1.6tUS$527.3bUS$17.8b17.1x87.8x3x
Thu, 26 Dec 2024US$1.7tUS$527.0bUS$17.1b17.5x102x3.3x
Sat, 23 Nov 2024US$1.3tUS$527.8bUS$17.2b20.3x78.4x2.6x
Mon, 21 Oct 2024US$969.0bUS$519.3bUS$17.0b17.6x57.1x1.9x
Wed, 18 Sep 2024US$978.7bUS$519.7bUS$17.0b12.5x57.6x1.9x
Fri, 16 Aug 2024US$884.9bUS$517.2bUS$16.5b12.8x53.6x1.7x
Sun, 14 Jul 2024US$1.1tUS$509.6bUS$17.4b19.2x61.3x2.1x
Tue, 11 Jun 2024US$803.2bUS$509.6bUS$17.4b14.8x46.2x1.6x
Thu, 09 May 2024US$820.9bUS$508.6bUS$17.1b17x47.9x1.6x
Sat, 06 Apr 2024US$804.5bUS$505.7bUS$18.4b19x43.8x1.6x
Mon, 04 Mar 2024US$920.3bUS$504.8bUS$18.0b17.6x51.1x1.8x
Wed, 31 Jan 2024US$855.0bUS$499.0bUS$18.1b15.7x47.2x1.7x
Fri, 29 Dec 2023US$1.1tUS$498.6bUS$13.8b16.9x80.6x2.2x
Sun, 26 Nov 2023US$1.0tUS$498.3bUS$13.9b11.9x72.5x2x
Tue, 24 Oct 2023US$916.5bUS$486.3bUS$11.3b11.9x80.9x1.9x
Thu, 21 Sep 2023US$1.1tUS$486.0bUS$13.0b10.6x84.9x2.3x
Sat, 19 Aug 2023US$972.1bUS$486.6bUS$13.7b10.8x70.9x2x
Mon, 17 Jul 2023US$1.2tUS$461.7bUS$11.0b10.2x109.1x2.6x
Wed, 14 Jun 2023US$1.1tUS$462.0bUS$11.1b9.1x98.2x2.4x
Fri, 12 May 2023US$787.3bUS$464.8bUS$11.3b6x69.7x1.7x
Sun, 09 Apr 2023US$824.7bUS$446.9bUS$7.1b6.3x116.8x1.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

116.8x


Total Market Cap: US$824.7bTotal Earnings: US$7.1bTotal Revenue: US$446.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Auto Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 117x202420252026
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 2.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.9x.
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 7.2% 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 Market-0.61%
Consumer Discretionary-1.38%
Auto-3.56%
Motorcycle Manufacturers8.33%
Automobile Manufacturers-3.58%
Industry PE
    Forecasted Growth
    • Analysts are most optimistic on the Automobile Manufacturers industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 35% over the next 5 years.
    • This is better than its past earnings decline of 51% per year.
    • In contrast, the Motorcycle Manufacturers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 3.5% 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
    		VFS VinFast AutoUS$4.1032.7%
    +US$2.4b    		28.9%PS2.8x
    		NIO NIOUS$6.207.3%
    +US$1.1b    		63.2%PS1.2x
    		F Ford MotorUS$11.680.09%
    +US$292.3m    		15.1%PS0.3x
    		LI Li AutoUS$18.381.7%
    +US$272.4m    		-28.0%PE114.4x
    		HOG Harley-DavidsonUS$20.3310.1%
    +US$208.0m    		-20.5%PE6.7x

    Latest News

    LI
    US$18.38
    Li Auto
    7D
    1.7%
    1Y
    -28.0%
    THO
    US$77.87
    THOR Industries
    7D
    -4.6%
    1Y
    -1.3%
    NIO
    US$6.20
    NIO
    7D
    7.3%
    1Y
    63.2%
    WGO
    US$30.21
    Winnebago Industries
    7D
    -7.5%
    1Y
    -15.7%
    TSLA
    US$381.26
    Tesla
    7D
    -1.2%
    1Y
    34.8%

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    LCID
    US$9.56
    Lucid Group
    7D
    -10.5%
    1Y
    -60.2%

    LCID: Weaker EV Adoption And Capital Needs Will Prolong Profitability Pressures

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    VFS
    US$4.10
    VinFast Auto
    7D
    32.7%
    1Y
    28.9%
    F
    US$11.68
    Ford Motor
    7D
    0.09%
    1Y
    15.1%
    HOG
    US$20.33
    Harley-Davidson
    7D
    10.1%
    1Y
    -20.5%

    HOG: Product Refresh And Buybacks Will Offset Ongoing Demand And Dealer Pressures

    Harley-Davidson's analyst price targets have been reset lower, with reductions from firms including UBS, Morgan Stanley, Baird, DA Davidson, and Citi. Wells Fargo also initiated coverage with an Underweight rating and a $15 target, as analysts highlight ongoing demand softness, dealer pressures, and uncertainty around the direction of the business.
    XPEV
    US$17.51
    XPeng
    7D
    -7.2%
    1Y
    -17.1%
    GM
    US$75.04
    General Motors
    7D
    -2.0%
    1Y
    56.4%
    PSNY
    US$18.42
    Polestar Automotive Holding UK
    7D
    4.1%
    1Y
    -41.5%

    PSNY: Future P/E Repricing Will Support Upside Despite Slower Margin Outlook

    Analyst price targets for Polestar Automotive Holding UK have been revised upward by $14, reflecting updated views on slower projected profit margins, a higher assumed future P/E, and concerns around lower volume growth guidance, capital needs, and the company's autonomy strategy. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a mixed but generally cautious stance on Polestar Automotive Holding UK, with attention on revised growth expectations, capital requirements, and how these factors feed into valuation assumptions.
    RIVN
    US$14.94
    Rivian Automotive
    7D
    -4.4%
    1Y
    19.6%

    RIVN: Future Upside Will Depend On Autonomous Partnership Execution

    Rivian's analyst price target framework holds fair value steady at $25.00, with recent Street research reflecting a mix of higher targets tied to R2 demand potential and partnership momentum, alongside more cautious views focused on EV adoption, profitability timing, and execution risk. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Rivian shows a wide range of views, but there is a clear cluster of bullish analysts who are leaning into the R2 launch, partnership traction, and execution progress, while others highlight EV adoption risk, capital intensity, and the timing of any benefit from new models.
    NIU
    US$2.89
    Niu Technologies
    7D
    -3.7%
    1Y
    -30.9%
    MAMO
    US$1.02
    Massimo Group
    7D
    4.2%
    1Y
    -62.5%
    LVWR
    US$1.68
    LiveWire Group
    7D
    21.7%
    1Y
    -20.4%