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U.S. Automobile Manufacturers Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies34
  • 7D8.7%
  • 3M2.7%
  • 1Y39.2%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Automobile Manufacturers industry is up 3.8%, with Tesla up 7.9%. In the same time, Rivian Automotive was down 13%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 36%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 37% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 09 May 2026US$1.7tUS$532.9b-US$9,895,961,148.7925.4x-175.8x3.3x
Mon, 06 Apr 2026US$1.6tUS$544.5b-US$10,873,916,104.7320.6x-142.9x2.9x
Wed, 04 Mar 2026US$1.7tUS$525.9b-US$11,422,395,947.2625.9x-146.3x3.2x
Fri, 30 Jan 2026US$1.6tUS$528.1bUS$2.1b25.3x761.1x3x
Sun, 28 Dec 2025US$1.8tUS$531.0bUS$5.0b23.2x359.2x3.4x
Tue, 25 Nov 2025US$1.5tUS$531.9bUS$5.2b18.6x286.6x2.8x
Thu, 23 Oct 2025US$1.7tUS$522.2bUS$4.0b19.5x414.3x3.2x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025US$1.6tUS$522.4bUS$5.8b22.9x274.3x3x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025US$1.2tUS$520.7bUS$5.7b21.8x218.4x2.4x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025US$1.2tUS$522.0bUS$8.5b21.3x141.6x2.3x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025US$1.2tUS$522.0bUS$8.5b14.7x144.1x2.4x
Sun, 11 May 2025US$1.1tUS$520.0bUS$8.4b14.2x135.3x2.2x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025US$925.8bUS$522.7bUS$9.3b12.7x100x1.8x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025US$1.1tUS$529.0bUS$11.4b20.4x98.4x2.1x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025US$1.5tUS$526.0bUS$8.1b21.4x189.6x2.9x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024US$1.6tUS$520.5bUS$16.8b21.2x97.6x3.2x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024US$1.3tUS$521.4bUS$16.9b22.6x79.8x2.6x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024US$943.9bUS$518.7bUS$16.8b20x56.1x1.8x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024US$1.0tUS$513.0bUS$16.6b17.4x61.1x2x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024US$956.3bUS$510.5bUS$16.1b17.8x59.3x1.9x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024US$1.1tUS$502.9bUS$17.1b19.9x63.6x2.2x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024US$820.1bUS$502.9bUS$17.1b16.1x48.1x1.6x
Mon, 13 May 2024US$780.8bUS$501.9bUS$16.8b17.5x46.4x1.6x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024US$807.5bUS$498.9bUS$17.9b19.7x45x1.6x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024US$825.4bUS$498.2bUS$17.6b20.9x46.9x1.7x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024US$839.8bUS$492.2bUS$17.7b21.2x47.6x1.7x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024US$1.1tUS$491.9bUS$13.3b21.6x79.6x2.2x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023US$1.0tUS$491.8bUS$13.5b14.2x77.2x2.1x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023US$886.3bUS$486.0bUS$12.5b12.1x70.9x1.8x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023US$1.0tUS$479.1bUS$12.4b12x83.4x2.2x
Wed, 23 Aug 2023US$1.0tUS$479.4bUS$13.0b11.5x77.6x2.1x
Fri, 21 Jul 2023US$1.1tUS$462.7bUS$10.9b15x103.2x2.4x
Sun, 18 Jun 2023US$1.1tUS$455.3bUS$10.5b14.5x103.8x2.4x
Tue, 16 May 2023US$758.7bUS$457.8bUS$10.9b10.8x69.5x1.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

69.5x


Total Market Cap: US$758.7bTotal Earnings: US$10.9bTotal Revenue: US$457.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Automobile Manufacturers Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 111x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Automobile Manufacturers 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 3.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Automobile Manufacturers industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Meanwhile revenues have grown 5.2% 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 Comparison

How does U.S. Automobile Manufacturers compare with similar industries?

US Market2.14%
Consumer Discretionary1.97%
Auto8.66%
Automobile Manufacturers8.67%
Motorcycle Manufacturers0.46%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
TSLA TeslaUS$411.817.9%
+US$113.3b		44.6%PE400.5x
GM General MotorsUS$78.412.0%
+US$1.4b		65.6%PE29.1x
F Ford MotorUS$12.180.8%
+US$398.5m		18.5%PS0.3x
PSNY Polestar Automotive Holding UKUS$19.907.6%
+US$159.6m		-42.3%PS0.7x
VFS VinFast AutoUS$4.270.9%
+US$93.6m		16.3%PS2.9x

Latest News

FABC
US$4.81
Fabric.AI
7D
80.1%
1Y
-40.7%
NIO
US$5.87
NIO
7D
-8.1%
1Y
48.2%
Seeking Alpha • May 08

NIO: The Market Still Underestimates The ES8 Effect

Summary NIO Inc. (NIO) has transitioned from a volume-driven, cash-burning EV maker to a margin-focused story anchored by the high-margin ES8 model. 4Q25 marked a pivotal breakeven milestone, with vehicle margins at 18.1% and disciplined OpEx, validating the operating leverage thesis. Management targets full-year non-GAAP operating breakeven in FY26, with ES8 and upcoming ES9 expected to sustain high-margin mix and delivery momentum. Despite strong execution, market skepticism persists, keeping bullish asymmetry intact and supporting my Buy rating on NIO. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
VFS
US$4.27
VinFast Auto
7D
0.9%
1Y
16.3%
LCID
US$6.05
Lucid Group
7D
-5.0%
1Y
-73.8%
PSNY
US$19.90
Polestar Automotive Holding UK
7D
7.6%
1Y
-42.3%
Narrative Update • May 06

PSNY: Revised Volume Outlook And Capital Raise Will Support Future Upside

Narrative update on Polestar Automotive Holding UK The analyst price target for Polestar Automotive Holding UK is now set at $30.00. The change is supported by analysts highlighting lower delivery expectations, additional capital needs, recent share price appreciation, and an unclear autonomy strategy following the company's reduced volume growth guidance and a potential 16% cut to 2026 revenue estimates.
RIVN
US$14.19
Rivian Automotive
7D
-13.5%
1Y
3.7%
F
US$12.18
Ford Motor
7D
0.8%
1Y
18.5%
Narrative Update • May 04

F: Higher Margin Trucks And SUVs Are Expected To Support Future Returns

Analysts have updated their view on Ford Motor, increasing the implied fair value estimate from about $15.67 to $17.12. They cite mixed price target changes across brokers and an ongoing debate around future revenue growth, margins, and an appropriate forward P/E multiple.
TSLA
US$411.81
Tesla
7D
7.9%
1Y
44.6%
Seeking Alpha • May 04

Tesla's Robotaxi Opportunity Is Dead In Light Of Waymo's Dominance

Summary Tesla remains a 'Strong Sell' as I expect continued underperformance versus the S&P 500 due to missed strategic opportunities. TSLA's robotaxi efforts lag far behind Waymo, with only 165 active vehicles versus Waymo's 3,000 and Level 4 autonomy. Waymo's rapid expansion and superior safety data highlight TSLA's inability to scale or compete meaningfully in the robotaxi market. Despite a massive global robotaxi TAM, TSLA's technological and executional shortfalls leave it a marginal player, justifying my bearish stance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
XPEV
US$15.55
XPeng
7D
-4.6%
1Y
-20.7%
GM
US$78.41
General Motors
7D
2.0%
1Y
65.6%
Narrative Update • May 03

GM: Future Returns Will Hinge On Truck Reliance And EV Execution Risk

The updated analyst price target for General Motors has been reduced by about $1 to $67. Analysts are balancing higher modeled revenue growth and slightly firmer margins with a lower assumed future P/E ratio, as well as a recent mix of target increases and cuts across the Street.
WGO
US$31.89
Winnebago Industries
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-5.2%
LI
US$17.60
Li Auto
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-35.4%
Narrative Update • May 02

LI: Future Performance Will Face Margin Pressure From Weaker Sectorwide Demand

Li Auto's updated analyst price target moves modestly higher, with a fair value estimate shifting from about $14.05 to $14.99 as analysts factor in reduced revenue growth expectations, thinner profit margins, a slightly lower discount rate, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple, following a mix of recent downgrades, target cuts, and one upgrade. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Li Auto has tilted more cautious, with several bearish analysts flagging execution and profitability risks that they see as limiting near term upside relative to prior expectations.
LOT
US$1.21
Lotus Technology
7D
-7.6%
1Y
-38.3%
Narrative Update • May 02

LOT: Global Hybrid SUV Rollout And Higher Future P/E Will Support Upside

Analysts have adjusted their price targets on Lotus Technology, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E assumption. Together, these changes temper earlier expectations while keeping the fair value estimate at $2.40.
WKHS
US$3.63
Workhorse Group
7D
25.2%
1Y
n/a
FFAI
US$0.37
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric
7D
-14.1%
1Y
-69.3%
THO
US$76.94
THOR Industries
7D
-2.7%
1Y
0.9%