Commercial Vehicle Group Past Earnings Performance
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Commercial Vehicle Group's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -37.6%, while the Machinery industry saw earnings growing at 8.3% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 7.8% per year.
Key information
-37.55%
Earnings growth rate
-37.46%
EPS growth rate
| Machinery Industry Growth | 8.77% |
| Revenue growth rate | -7.76% |
| Return on equity | -12.55% |
| Net Margin | -2.53% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jun 04
Commercial Vehicle Group: Autonomous Catalyst Meets Leverage And 2027 Trucking Cliff
Summary Commercial Vehicle Group is rated Hold due to a binary setup: promising business transformation offset by high leverage and regulatory risks. CVGI's pivot to high-margin electrical systems, highlighted by the Zoox robotaxi contract, could drive margin expansion and decouple revenues from trucking cycles. Activist investor Lakeview’s board presence and recent asset divestitures support potential ROIC optimization and margin extraction, but execution risks remain high. Key risks include a 3.8x net leverage ratio, looming 2027 EPA regulatory cliff, CFO turnover, and exposure to a weakening European EV market. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 03
CVGI: Higher Revenue Assumptions And Earnings Outlook Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target on Commercial Vehicle Group by $2.17 to $7.17. This reflects updated views on fair value, a slightly lower discount rate, higher assumed revenue growth, a reduced profit margin outlook, and a higher future P/E multiple following recent research updates from the Street.
New Narrative • May 02
Electrical Systems Expansion And Cost Resets Will Transform Long Term Earnings Power
Catalysts About Commercial Vehicle Group Commercial Vehicle Group supplies seating, trim, electrical systems and related components to truck, construction, agriculture and emerging electric and autonomous vehicle customers. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Apr 30
CVGI: Board Changes And CFO Transition Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target for Commercial Vehicle Group to $5.00. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that keep their overall valuation view broadly unchanged.
New Narrative • Apr 16
Electrification Programs And Aftermarket Seating Will Shape A Balanced Outlook Here
Catalysts About Commercial Vehicle Group Commercial Vehicle Group supplies seating, trim, electrical systems and related components for commercial vehicles and industrial equipment across global markets. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Apr 16
CVGI: Board Refresh And CFO Transition Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target for Commercial Vehicle Group to $5.00, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News On March 26, 2026, Chief Financial Officer Andy Cheung informed Commercial Vehicle Group that he will resign effective April 15, 2026, to take a CFO role at another mid cap public company.Analysis Article • Feb 10
Commercial Vehicle Group (NASDAQ:CVGI) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
What financial metrics can indicate to us that a company is maturing or even in decline? A business that's potentially...Analysis Article • Jan 06
Is Commercial Vehicle Group (NASDAQ:CVGI) Using Too Much Debt?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Oct 11
Commercial Vehicle Group's (NASDAQ:CVGI) Returns On Capital Tell Us There Is Reason To Feel Uneasy
What underlying fundamental trends can indicate that a company might be in decline? When we see a declining return on...Analysis Article • Sep 10
Commercial Vehicle Group (NASDAQ:CVGI) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Analysis Article • Feb 03
Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For Commercial Vehicle Group (NASDAQ:CVGI)
If you're looking at a mature business that's past the growth phase, what are some of the underlying trends that pop...Analysis Article • Dec 21
Is Commercial Vehicle Group (NASDAQ:CVGI) Using Too Much Debt?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Nov 15
Impressive Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Commercial Vehicle Group (NASDAQ:CVGI)
Investors were disappointed with Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:CVGI ) earnings, despite the strong profit...Analysis Article • Nov 08
What You Need To Know About The Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVGI) Analyst Downgrade Today
The analysts covering Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CVGI ) delivered a dose of negativity to shareholders...Analysis Article • Oct 02
Here's What's Concerning About Commercial Vehicle Group's (NASDAQ:CVGI) Returns On Capital
To avoid investing in a business that's in decline, there's a few financial metrics that can provide early indications...
New Narrative • Sep 28
CVG's Calculated Refocus And Cost-Cutting Measures Brighten The Future Despite Market Challenges
Strategic sale of cab structures business and ongoing cost reduction efforts aim to simplify product portfolio and improve financial stability.Analysis Article • Sep 04
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVGI) Might Not Be As Mispriced As It Looks After Plunging 29%
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CVGI ) shares are down a considerable...Analysis Article • Jun 06
Does Commercial Vehicle Group (NASDAQ:CVGI) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Seeking Alpha • Mar 11
Commercial Vehicle Group: Disappointing FY2023 Results And Outlook
Summary My previously bullish views on CVG were supported by my expectations for better than expected class 8 truck production and management's long-term guidance. Truck production turned out to be better than expected but CVG was unable to benefit from that improvement. The market seems to be forecasting a competitive advantage period of 2 years for CVG. I don't have the confidence to bet against that. I am reducing my price target to $7.33 which is 9x my FY2024 FCF/share estimate of $0.81. I would be more optimistic for the business if some segments were spun off or divested. The many unrelated segments may be leading to a lack of focus in any one segment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 03
Commercial Vehicle Group (NASDAQ:CVGI) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
To avoid investing in a business that's in decline, there's a few financial metrics that can provide early indications...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Commercial Vehicle Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 651 | -16 | 72 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 649 | -20 | 70 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 658 | -49 | 71 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 677 | -43 | 74 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 699 | -40 | 75 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 723 | -36 | 77 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 754 | 22 | 78 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 785 | 27 | 78 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 767 | 36 | 79 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 835 | 44 | 82 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 877 | -11 | 86 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 925 | -12 | 83 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,000 | -17 | 79 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 783 | -17 | 61 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 976 | 13 | 67 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 964 | 17 | 68 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 971 | 19 | 70 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 972 | 24 | 69 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 959 | 17 | 73 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 907 | 14 | 68 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 776 | -4 | 66 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 718 | -37 | 68 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 691 | -40 | 55 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 729 | -37 | 58 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 845 | -19 | 61 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 901 | 16 | 67 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 935 | 29 | 67 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 935 | 35 | 65 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 925 | 42 | 60 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 898 | 41 | 60 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 862 | 28 | 58 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 836 | 21 | 57 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 798 | 8 | 57 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 755 | -2 | 57 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 717 | 6 | 57 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 672 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 655 | 5 | 58 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 662 | 7 | 59 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 697 | 4 | 64 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 746 | 6 | 68 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 785 | 6 | 70 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 825 | 7 | 71 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 853 | 14 | 70 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 864 | 12 | 70 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: CVGI is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: CVGI is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CVGI is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 37.6% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare CVGI's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: CVGI is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Machinery industry (2.4%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: CVGI has a negative Return on Equity (-12.55%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/10 14:37 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. is covered by 5 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Leiker | Baird |
| Gary Prestopino | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Joseph Gomes | NOBLE Capital Markets, Inc. |