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This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.
Magna International faced significant challenges in 2021 after heavily investing in electric vehicles (EVs), as the anticipated demand did not materialize. This led to a period of adjustment amidst tariff impacts, particularly affecting their relationships with Chinese OEMs. However, the company has successfully navigated these issues and has started gaining market share in innovative areas such as smart door handles and driverless systems. Recently, Magna reported an impressive quarter that surprised market consensus, indicating a revival within the automotive sector, which had been heavily pressured by tariffs and broader market sentiment. Despite the ongoing challenges in the auto supply chain highlighted by external factors like CUSMA, there is optimism about the company's growth potential as it begins to recover traction in the market, making it an appealing option for investors.
With the steel and aluminum tariff possible is this at risk? He thinks the auto sector has already been facing headwinds lately. This company is cheap relative to the peer group and it is growing faster. If you own it, it is on the long term moving average. If it can hold at these levels, you should continue to hold it. He thinks it needs to hold $51 US.
They’ve diversified well and can do well with electric, traditional and hybrid cars. They’ve also diversified geographically. Europe was strong in their last quarter. They also raised their dividend. If you own the shares, definitely keep them. But before buying more shares, wait to see what is happening with NAFTA.
The worry is that U.S. auto sales have peaked. This worry has been there for a while and the stock has done well throughout it. Magna is a classic example of buying a great business at a great price. The stock has made a real move upward, with naysayers saying auto sales throughout. The stock price is still low, at 9x P/E, with a yield of 2.1%. The growth perspective is good because they are diversified, selling to all the major manufacturers, and they made great bets on the electrification hybrids and they’ve spent money on the driverless cars. (Analysts' price target is $78.43).
This is a global business. It has lots of business in Europe. It’s the largest, independent, complete vehicle assembler. They are putting whole cars together. They're going to grow the business 25% a year over the next 3 years. It is growing at a faster growth rate than the industry by about 25%, but trading at a discounted earnings multiple to the industry, so it's cheaper, but growing faster. He would be comfortable owning this.
They announced a partnership with Lift on self driving cars. He models 10% share price growth. They trade at a pretty good discount to peers.