
TSE:MG
This summary was created by AI, based on 5 opinions in the last 12 months.
Magna International (MG-T) has had a tumultuous journey, with heavy investments in electric vehicles (EVs) in 2021 not yielding the expected demand, resulting in significant challenges and the impact of tariffs. However, the company has managed to address its issues with Chinese OEMs and is currently experiencing a notable market share increase in smart door handles and driverless systems. Recent financial results have surprised analysts positively, indicating a strong recovery, although concerns over the continuity of this momentum exist due to potential headwinds from the CUSMA agreement. The auto supply chain’s complexities suggest that investors should assess the cyclical nature of the industry carefully while considering ownership of the stock, especially as it could face further volatility tied to economic conditions and tariff discussions.
Has been a great performer. In auto stocks, there are many to choose from. A Top Pick of his was going to be Johnson Control (JCI-N), a building systems manager, but also have an automotive division, where they make seats and batteries. When it comes to auto stocks, Johnson Control would be his choice although he thinks all the auto stocks are going to do very well.
Has outperformed analysts’ expectations for 3 quarters. The key issue is profit margins. EBITDA margins have increased by 20% which is huge. For a company that is going to report $35 billion in sales this year, that leverage is spectacular in terms of earnings potential. That was when Europe was not doing very well. Now Europe looks to be picking up steam in the auto sector, so if Europe kicks in, you got great things going on. Also, they are sitting on $1 billion of excess cash and they are looking in China and Russia for acquisitions. Stock is trading at 13X earnings. Thinks the stock is going to $100.
Stock has been on a tear. Chart shows it has been on a parabolic move, i.e., it arcs off of the trend line. Typically parabolic moves like this don’t last too long. It is probably likely to have a short-term pullback or at least a sideways consolidation but ultimately, the trend is up. Take a look at RSI and if it is a little overbought, let it roll over, pull back a little bit and when it starts to hook up again to the upside, that would be an entry point.
Doesn’t think this is an entry point. Be cautious. It is a cyclical stock but could correct 20% and still be in a strong up trend. If you believe the global economy turned and interest rates are going up, then they are buying less cars. If it pulls back to the bottom of the trend then he would consider it an entry point.
Likes the auto sector. We are seeing the return of industry back to North America from overseas. Thinks it is a long term story. Technically, we are seeing a massive head and shoulders pattern. Stay with it. It has a long way to go, along with its peers.