Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 7 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts industry. Those looking for value stocks to add to their portfolio may want to use this list as a starting point for further investment research.
Why Focus on Undervalued Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts Stocks?
Value investors seek to buy stocks at a discount to their intrinsic value. Long-term returns show that such strategies are advantageous. Value stocks, as a group, tend to outperform growth stocks over extended periods of time. Typically, value investors perform financial analysis of numerous metrics, don’t follow the herd and are long-term investors.
AAII’s A+ Investor Value Grade is derived from a stock’s Value Score. The Value Score is the percentile rank of the average of the percentile ranks of the price-to-sales ratio, price-earnings ratio, enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, shareholder yield, price-to-book-value ratio and price-to-free-cash-flow ratio. The score is variable, meaning it can consider all six ratios or, should any of the six ratios not be valid, the remaining ratios that are valid. To be assigned a Value Score, stocks must have a valid (non-null) ratio and corresponding ranking for at least two of the six valuation ratios.
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7 Undervalued Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts Stocks
Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 7 undervalued stocks in the Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts industry for Tuesday, July 02, 2024. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts industry median.
| Company | Ticker | Price/Sales | Price/Earnings | EV/EBITDA | Shareholder Yield | Price/Book Value | Price/Free Cash Flow | Value Grade |
| China Automotive Systems, Inc. | CAAS | 0.19 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 0.0% | 0.30 | 8.9 | A |
| Holley Inc | HLLY | 0.63 | 22.1 | 9.7 | (0.6%) | 0.92 | 4.3 | B |
| Magna International Inc (USA) | MGA | 0.28 | 11.8 | 7.2 | 4.3% | 1.03 | 131.6 | B |
| Phinia Inc | PHIN | 0.52 | 19.4 | 4.3 | 4.5% | 0.99 | 13.8 | A |
| Standard Motor Products Inc | SMP | 0.44 | 10.0 | 8.0 | 2.8% | 0.93 | 10.1 | A |
| Titan International Inc | TWI | 0.27 | 8.3 | 7.0 | (3.2%) | 0.75 | 5.0 | A |
| Westport Fuel Systems Inc | WPRT | 0.21 | na | na | (0.3%) | 0.47 | na | A |
The Value Grade is assigned based on how each stock’s composite valuation compares to all other stocks.
The process for assigning grades starts with each variable for a given stock. The percentile rankings for all valid ratios that a stock has are calculated. So, for instance, a stock could have a price-to-book ranking in the 43rd percentile, a price-earnings ranking in the 67th percentile, a price-to-sales ranking in the 23rd percentile, etc. Then, those rankings are averaged for each stock. (A minimum of two valid variables are required, though all six will be used if available.)
Once the average of the individual variables is calculated, that average is ranked against all stocks. Put another way, each stock’s composite valuation is compared to all other stocks. These ranks are then sorted into quintiles from the cheapest 20% (a grade of A) to the most expensive 20% (a grade of F).
As always, we recommend that you conduct proper due diligence and research before investing in any security. We also suggest that investors utilize numerous grades, not just value, when it comes to deciding whether a company is a good fit for their allocation needs.
China Automotive Systems, Inc.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | CAAS | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 7 | 0.19 | 0.51 |
| Price/Earnings | 3 | 2.8 | 14.9 |
| EV/EBITDA | 8 | 3.3 | 6.8 |
| Shareholder Yield | 48 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Price/Book Value | 5 | 0.30 | 1.27 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 24 | 8.9 | 13.9 |
China Automotive Systems, Inc., (China Automotive) is a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiary, Great Genesis Holdings Limited (Genesis), owns interests in over eight Sino-joint ventures and over five subsidiaries in the People's Republic of China (PRC), which manufacture power steering systems and/or related products for various segments of the automobile industry. Genesis also owns interests in a Brazil-based trading company, which engages mainly in the import and sales of automotive parts in Brazil. Henglong USA Corporation (HLUSA), which is a subsidiary of the Company, engages in marketing of automotive parts in North America, and provides after sales service and research and development support. The Company's geographical segments include the United States, China and other foreign countries. One of its subsidiaries, Shenyang Jinbei Henglong Automotive Steering System Co., Ltd., focuses on power steering parts for light duty vehicles.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
China Automotive Systems, Inc. has a Value Score of 98, which is considered to be undervalued.
When you look at China Automotive Systems, Inc.’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.19 compared to the industry median at 0.51, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make China Automotive Systems, Inc.’s stock more attractive for value investors.
China Automotive Systems, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 2.79 compared to the industry median at 14.91. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make China Automotive Systems, Inc. more attractive for value investors.
Now, let’s assess China Automotive Systems, Inc.’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 3.3, when compared to the industry median of 6.8, the company may be considered undervalued in relation to its peers. Value investors could use the enterprise multiple to identify stocks that are considered overvalued or undervalued relative to their industry.
Shareholder yield is the sum of a stock’s dividend yield (paid over previous 12 months minus special dividends) and the percentage of net share buybacks over the previous 12 months. China Automotive Systems, Inc.’s shareholder yield is the same than its industry median ratio of 0.00%. Value investors may look for an attractive shareholder yield because it can be a powerful tool for identifying if the company has a good management team.
As one of the most common value metrics, the price-to-book ratio evaluates a company’s current market price relative to its book value. China Automotive Systems, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 1.27. This could make China Automotive Systems, Inc. more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.
Lastly, let’s take a look at China Automotive Systems, Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. China Automotive Systems, Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 13.87. This could make China Automotive Systems, Inc. more attractive because the lower P/FCF ratio indicates that China Automotive Systems, Inc. is undervalued. The P/FCF ratio metric can also be viewed over a long-term time frame to see if the company's cash flow to share price value is generally improving or worsening.
Holley Inc’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | HLLY | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 23 | 0.63 | 0.51 |
| Price/Earnings | 59 | 22.1 | 14.9 |
| EV/EBITDA | 44 | 9.7 | 6.8 |
| Shareholder Yield | 55 | (0.6%) | 0.0% |
| Price/Book Value | 27 | 0.92 | 1.27 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 9 | 4.3 | 13.9 |
Holley, Inc. is a designer, marketer, and manufacturer of automotive aftermarket products for car and truck enthusiasts primarily in the United States, Canada and Europe. The Company's products span a number of automotive platforms and are sold across multiple channels. It manufactures a diversified line of performance automotive products, including carburetors, fuel pumps, fuel injection systems, nitrous oxide injection systems, superchargers, exhaust headers, mufflers, distributors, ignition components, engine tuners and automotive performance plumbing products. Its portfolio consists of over 70 brands spanning across over 30 product categories. Its brands include Holley EFI, Holley, MSD, Simpson, Powerteq, Accel and Flowmaster, among others. Its Holley EFI brand focuses on electronic fuel injection technology and showcases its new product development engine. Simpson brand is focused on motorsport safety products including helmets, head and neck restraints, seat belts and fire suits.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
Holley Inc has a Value Score of 71, which is considered to be undervalued.
Holley Inc’s price-earnings ratio is 22.1 compared to the industry median at 14.9. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Holley Inc less attractive for value investors.
Holley Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Holley Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.27.
You can read more about Holley Inc’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Magna International Inc (USA)’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | MGA | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 11 | 0.28 | 0.51 |
| Price/Earnings | 31 | 11.8 | 14.9 |
| EV/EBITDA | 29 | 7.2 | 6.8 |
| Shareholder Yield | 21 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| Price/Book Value | 32 | 1.03 | 1.27 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 95 | 131.6 | 13.9 |
Magna International Inc. is a Canada-based global automotive supplier. The Company has complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing expertise, as well as product capabilities which include body, chassis, exterior, seating, powertrain, active driver assistance, electronics, mechatronics, mirrors, lighting, and roof systems. Its Veoneer Active Safety provides sensor, software and systems engineering solutions to a range of customers. The Company's segments include Body Exteriors & Structures; Power & Vision; Seating Systems; and Complete Vehicles. Its Body Exteriors & Structures include body structures, chassis structures, exterior, energy storage systems and other. Its Power & Vision products include electrified powertrain technologies, powertrain subsystems and other. Its Complete Vehicles consist of complete vehicle engineering and complete vehicle manufacturing. The Company's global network includes 341 manufacturing operations and 88 product development.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
Magna International Inc (USA) has a Value Score of 71, which is considered to be undervalued.
Magna International Inc (USA)’s price-earnings ratio is 11.8 compared to the industry median at 14.9. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Magna International Inc (USA) more attractive for value investors.
Magna International Inc (USA)’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Magna International Inc (USA) less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.27.
You can read more about Magna International Inc (USA)’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Phinia Inc’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | PHIN | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 20 | 0.52 | 0.51 |
| Price/Earnings | 54 | 19.4 | 14.9 |
| EV/EBITDA | 11 | 4.3 | 6.8 |
| Shareholder Yield | 20 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| Price/Book Value | 30 | 0.99 | 1.27 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 39 | 13.8 | 13.9 |
PHINIA Inc. is an independent solutions and components provider. The Company develops, designs and manufactures integrated components and systems. The Company provides fuel systems, electrical systems and aftermarket products. Its segments include Fuel Systems and Aftermarket. Fuel Systems segment provides advanced fuel injection systems, fuel delivery modules, canisters, sensors, electronic control modules and associated software. Its highly engineered fuel injection systems portfolio includes pumps, injectors, fuel rail assemblies, engine control modules, and complete systems, including software and calibration services, that reduce emissions and improve fuel economy for traditional and hybrid applications. Aftermarket segment sells products to independent aftermarket customers and original equipment service customers. Aftermarket segment also includes sales of starters and alternators to original equipment manufacturers. Its brand portfolio includes DELPHI, DELCO REMY and HARTRIDGE.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
Phinia Inc has a Value Score of 85, which is considered to be undervalued.
Phinia Inc’s price-earnings ratio is 19.4 compared to the industry median at 14.9. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Phinia Inc less attractive for value investors.
Phinia Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Phinia Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.27.
You can read more about Phinia Inc’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Standard Motor Products Inc’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | SMP | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 17 | 0.44 | 0.51 |
| Price/Earnings | 23 | 10.0 | 14.9 |
| EV/EBITDA | 34 | 8.0 | 6.8 |
| Shareholder Yield | 28 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Price/Book Value | 27 | 0.93 | 1.27 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 28 | 10.1 | 13.9 |
Standard Motor Products, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of replacement parts in the automotive aftermarket and a custom-engineered solutions provider to vehicle and equipment manufacturers in diverse non-aftermarket end markets. Its Vehicle Control Segment services its core automotive aftermarket customers through its offering of replacement parts within the product groups: Engine Management, Electrical and Safety and Wire Sets and Other. Its Temperature Control Segment also services its core automotive aftermarket customers through its offering of replacement parts within the various product groups: AC System Components and Other Thermal Components. Its Engineered Solutions Segment services its vehicle and equipment manufacturing customers across diverse global end markets, including on-highway and off-highway applications such as commercial and light vehicles, construction, agriculture, power sports, marine, hydraulics and lawn and garden.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
Standard Motor Products Inc has a Value Score of 89, which is considered to be undervalued.
Standard Motor Products Inc’s price-earnings ratio is 10.0 compared to the industry median at 14.9. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Standard Motor Products Inc more attractive for value investors.
Standard Motor Products Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Standard Motor Products Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.27.
You can read more about Standard Motor Products Inc’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Titan International Inc’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | TWI | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 11 | 0.27 | 0.51 |
| Price/Earnings | 16 | 8.3 | 14.9 |
| EV/EBITDA | 28 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Shareholder Yield | 69 | (3.2%) | 0.0% |
| Price/Book Value | 20 | 0.75 | 1.27 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 11 | 5.0 | 13.9 |
Titan International, Inc. is a global manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, assemblies, and undercarriage products. The Company's segments include agricultural, earthmoving/construction and consumer. Its agricultural wheels, tires, and components are manufactured for use on various agricultural equipment. The earthmoving/construction segment manufactures wheels, tires, and undercarriage systems and components for various types of off-the-road (OTR) earthmoving, mining, military, construction, and forestry equipment, including skid steers and aerial lifts. The consumer segment manufactures bias truck tires in Latin America and light truck tires in Russia. The Company also offers select products for ATVs, side-by-sides, rock climbers, turf, and lawn and garden. This segment also includes custom rubber stock mixing sales to a variety of OEMs in tangential industries. It manufactures and sells certain tires under the Goodyear Farm Tire, Titan Tire and Voltyre-Prom Tire brands.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
Titan International Inc has a Value Score of 89, which is considered to be undervalued.
Titan International Inc’s price-earnings ratio is 8.3 compared to the industry median at 14.9. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Titan International Inc more attractive for value investors.
Titan International Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Titan International Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.27.
You can read more about Titan International Inc’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Westport Fuel Systems Inc’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | WPRT | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 8 | 0.21 | 0.51 |
| Price/Earnings | na | na | 14.9 |
| EV/EBITDA | na | na | 6.8 |
| Shareholder Yield | 51 | (0.3%) | 0.0% |
| Price/Book Value | 10 | 0.47 | 1.27 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | na | na | 13.9 |
Westport Fuel Systems Inc. is focused on engineering, manufacturing, and supplying alternative fuel systems and components for transportation applications. Its product offerings sold under a range of established global brands enable the use of a number of alternative fuels in the transportation sector that provide environmental and/or economic advantages as compared to diesel, gasoline, batteries or fuel cell powered vehicles. Its fuel systems and associated components control the pressure and flow of alternative fuels, including liquid petroleum gas, compressed natural gas, liquified natural gas, renewable natural gas or biomethane, and hydrogen. The Company supplies its products in more than 70 countries through a network of distributors, service providers for the aftermarket and directly to original equipment manufacturers and Tier 1 and Tier 2 OEM suppliers. Its products and services are available for passenger car and light-, medium- and heavy-duty truck and off-road applications.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
Westport Fuel Systems Inc has a Value Score of 92, which is considered to be undervalued.
Westport Fuel Systems Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Westport Fuel Systems Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.27.
You can read more about Westport Fuel Systems Inc’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Other Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts Stock Grades
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Choosing Which of the 7 Best Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts Stocks Is Right for You
Choosing which value stocks to invest in will ultimately depend on your individual goals and allocation; however, comparing similar value stocks in the same industry can help you analyze which might be better investments for you in the long run. So, let’s take a look at the Value Grade for all of our stocks.
- China Automotive Systems, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
- Holley Inc stock has a Value Grade of B.
- Magna International Inc (USA) stock has a Value Grade of B.
- Phinia Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
- Standard Motor Products Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
- Titan International Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
- Westport Fuel Systems Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 7 undervalued stocks in the Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts industry as well as their overall grades, it’s time for you to conduct additional research to see if these could fit your portfolio needs based on your goals and risk tolerance. AAII can help you figure out both and identify which investments align with what works best for you.
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Additional Resources About Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts Stocks
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