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Magna International has faced significant challenges since its heavy investment in electric vehicles in 2021, where the anticipated demand did not materialize. The company has since managed to address issues with Chinese OEMs and has made notable gains in market share, particularly in the sectors of smart door handles and driverless systems. Recent performances suggest a turnaround, highlighted by a strong quarterly result that exceeded consensus expectations, despite ongoing headwinds from CUSMA. The automotive sector, having previously been impacted by U.S. tariffs, is beginning to show resilience, with investors starting to look past tariff threats, making Magna a potentially appealing investment opportunity. The general sentiment leans towards confidence in Magna's ability to navigate current market challenges and capitalize on future growth in the automotive industry.
Among Canadian car-parts-makers, they have the most exposure to Daimler, which just issued a weak earnings report. This sector appear to have bottomed, so maybe consider it now. He prefers Linamar, which is cheaper (offers a lower valuation) and it is not purely into cars, but also some industrial production.
The stock has taken a hit since they reported weaker earnings, but they are a global operator and pay a decent yield. He owns no car stocks; it's a tough sector with trade tensions overhanging it. He slightly prefers Martinrea.