NYSE:TM

Toyota (TM)

179.80
+5.21 (2.98%)
as of Jul 6, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.

Toyota has garnered a reputation for strategic brilliance, particularly noted for its focus on hybrids rather than venturing heavily into the electric vehicle (EV) market. This approach has positioned Toyota as one of the more stable automakers, especially in a sector criticized for being capital-intensive and sensitive to fluctuations in consumer spending. However, the automotive industry overall is facing challenges due to tariff uncertainties, which might lead to an increase in domestic assembly infrastructure. While automakers as a whole appear unattractive as investments, Toyota stands out as arguably the strongest company in the sector, despite some analysts pointing out that alternatives like Subaru, which is partially owned by Toyota, might offer more attractive valuation metrics. Ultimately, Toyota appears to be navigating the evolving landscape of the auto industry with a unique strategy.

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Positive
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Valuation
Fair Value
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TOP PICK

If Yen weakens then this is the best play on the Yen. 52% of sales in US. Profit margins are high and getting higher. Balance sheet great.

TOP PICK

New Position he is buying in addition to Ford. World’s largest auto manufacturer based on revenues. Will do well from cars in the US being refreshed. 11 times forward earnings.

DON'T BUY

Your views on Toyota (TM-N) and Honda (HMC-N) with consideration of currency risk? Japanese automakers have done a good job of managing currency risks by moving production to where their customers are, so currency risk is less of an issue. The whole auto sector is hurting with Europe being down. This is an economic sector which is global. US automakers have gained back a lot of ground. This is neither expensive nor cheap. Fairly valued.

DON'T BUY
Manufacture great cars. Have a PR problem that plagues them. If you want a car company, he would prefer Tata Motors of India (TTM-N).
BUY
(Market Call Minute) Not all that contrarian. Went down a bit based on the recall but not that great an amount. It was hit by the recession.
DON'T BUY
Doesn't own anything in the auto manufacturing space. Have a couple of challenges due to their concentration in the US. If you are choosing, he would prefer Honda.
HOLD
No sign of any breakdown. Shows a series of higher lows. Looks like it is going higher.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 27/08. Up .14%.) Has outperformed the market.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 27/08. Down 13.1%.) One of the most respected companies in the world and will really benefit from some of the problems of the big 3 car companies. Has outperformed the market very nicely.
TOP PICK
Short and long term problems in industry will all work out. Not sure that domestic manufacturers will be able to satisfy the demand. Toyota is pretty well positioned. Risk is that it is too big. One of the others could come in and undercut them.
BUY
Validations are done differently in Japan. Good company.
DON'T BUY
(Market Call Minute.) Would avoid the auto industry. Balance sheets are stretched and autos are not selling.
TOP PICK
US auto industry is going to be down in production to the lowest in 20-25 years. Took their estimates down. Made about $10 a share last year but will only make about $5 this year. Very strong balance sheet. Very high quality company and will be a winner long-term.
DON'T BUY
Smartest car company on the planet. Suffered in the US in the last 2 months along with everyone else. Going forward, they have the products that people are going to want to buy. Nimble and smart management. If you are going to buy a car company, this would be the one that he wouldn't be rushing to buy right now.
BUY
Likes long-term view. Leader in the field. Adaptable company. They’re looking at a real drop in demand in cars. Cars are extremely vulnerable to recession. Thinks car manufacturers will go down to 2003 levels.
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