TSE:MG
Magna Int'l. (A) (MG.TO)
91.88
-0.16 (0.17%)
as of Oct 5, 2026, 1:59:00 pm Market Open.
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Technical Analysis 0
BUY
They just reported results. They had to trim their guidance. They will probably not do wrong by their shareholders. They buy 5% of their shares back annually. Their payout ratio is only about 20%. They know what they are doing. 7 or 8 times forward earnings. You have to have a long term outlook.
Automotive
DON'T BUY
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.
Automotive
COMMENT
As the cycle ends. The market pays for growth and Magna had a weak Q1 and lowered guidance. M&A hasn't worked out as planned. No doubt that car sales have slowed. They're in a very cyclical business and we could be at the end of the cycle. Managers are good capital allocators and will fix their China problem. Emerging markets continue to grow and will feed demand for cars, even near the end of the peak.
Automotive
WEAK BUY
It broke through the down trend back in early 2019 and had been making some motions to see a reversal. However, the recent new lows below $60 may be signalling a resumption of the longer term bear trend. Key support near $60. He would be out if that level is breached. A rally with 10-15% upside is possible.
Automotive
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 10/18, Down 24%) They had a lousy Q1. They overpaid an acquisition in China. They had a write-down elsewhere. Good managers, but the market didn't cut them a break over these mistakes. They still generate a lot of free cash flow and he expects heavy share buybacks to come. This is a screaming buy.
Barry SchwartzOwned
Automotive
DON'T BUY
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.
Automotive
DON'T BUY
He sold it last fall because the auto cycle is maturing (sales have peaked in North America where Magna has one-third of its business), and Magna was having trouble with a joint venture in China where it's hard to enforce contracts. True, the stock has bounced back since he sold last fall, but he'd still be out.
Automotive
WEAK BUY
Like the chart. It broke below its 20-day moving average. It had a hammer pattern last year that flushed out a lot of weak hands/investors. It's now testing $71-72. If it slips below that, it will fall to $67. Falling to $61 is not a good sign. You can buy it now and happily hold it for a year.
Automotive
HOLD
He owns it and is glad to see it having a good year. It trades at 8 times earnings -- cheap he thinks. If you are looking at a balanced portfolio, this is good to include. He is not ecstatic about the auto space, he still likes owning it. They sell parts to all the manufacturers.
Kash PashootanOwned
Automotive
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