7 Undervalued Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts Stocks for Wednesday, April 24 (2024)

Value investors seek to buy stocks at a discount to their intrinsic value. Long-term returns show that such strategies are advantageous. Value stocks, as a group, tend to outperform growth stocks over extended periods of time. Typically, value investors perform financial analysis of numerous metrics, don’t follow the herd and are long-term investors.

AAII’s A+ Investor Value Grade is derived from a stock’s Value Score. The Value Score is the percentile rank of the average of the percentile ranks of the price-to-sales ratio, price-earnings ratio, enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, shareholder yield, price-to-book-value ratio and price-to-free-cash-flow ratio. The score is variable, meaning it can consider all six ratios or, should any of the six ratios not be valid, the remaining ratios that are valid. To be assigned a Value Score, stocks must have a valid (non-null) ratio and corresponding ranking for at least two of the six valuation ratios.

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Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 7 undervalued stocks in the Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts industry for Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts industry median.

The Value Grade is assigned based on how each stock’s composite valuation compares to all other stocks.

The process for assigning grades starts with each variable for a given stock. The percentile rankings for all valid ratios that a stock has are calculated. So, for instance, a stock could have a price-to-book ranking in the 43rd percentile, a price-earnings ranking in the 67th percentile, a price-to-sales ranking in the 23rd percentile, etc. Then, those rankings are averaged for each stock. (A minimum of two valid variables are required, though all six will be used if available.)

Once the average of the individual variables is calculated, that average is ranked against all stocks. Put another way, each stock’s composite valuation is compared to all other stocks. These ranks are then sorted into quintiles from the cheapest 20% (a grade of A) to the most expensive 20% (a grade of F).

As always, we recommend that you conduct proper due diligence and research before investing in any security. We also suggest that investors utilize numerous grades, not just value, when it comes to deciding whether a company is a good fit for their allocation needs.

China Automotive Systems, Inc., (China Automotive) is a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiary, Great Genesis Holdings Limited (Genesis), owns interests in over eight Sino-joint ventures and over five subsidiaries in the People's Republic of China (PRC), which manufacture power steering systems and/or related products for various segments of the automobile industry. Genesis also owns interests in a Brazil-based trading company, which engages mainly in the import and sales of automotive parts in Brazil. Henglong USA Corporation (HLUSA), which is a subsidiary of the Company, engages in marketing of automotive parts in North America, and provides after sales service and research and development support. The Company's geographical segments include the United States, China and other foreign countries. One of its subsidiaries, Shenyang Jinbei Henglong Automotive Steering System Co., Ltd., focuses on power steering parts for light duty vehicles.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

China Automotive Systems, Inc. has a Value Score of 89, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at China Automotive Systems, Inc.’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.19 compared to the industry median at 0.52, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make China Automotive Systems, Inc.’s stock more attractive for value investors.

China Automotive Systems, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 2.91 compared to the industry median at 14.29. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make China Automotive Systems, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess China Automotive Systems, Inc.’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 2.9, when compared to the industry median of 7.2, the company may be considered undervalued in relation to its peers. Value investors could use the enterprise multiple to identify stocks that are considered overvalued or undervalued relative to their industry.

Shareholder yield is the sum of a stock’s dividend yield (paid over previous 12 months minus special dividends) and the percentage of net share buybacks over the previous 12 months. China Automotive Systems, Inc.’s shareholder yield is higher than its industry median ratio of -0.00%. Value investors may look for an attractive shareholder yield because it can be a powerful tool for identifying if the company has a good management team.

As one of the most common value metrics, the price-to-book ratio evaluates a company’s current market price relative to its book value. China Automotive Systems, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 1.36. This could make China Automotive Systems, Inc. more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Lastly, let’s take a look at China Automotive Systems, Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. China Automotive Systems, Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is higher than its industry median ratio of 15.50. This could make China Automotive Systems, Inc. less attractive because the higher P/FCF ratio indicates that China Automotive Systems, Inc. is undervalued. The P/FCF ratio metric can also be viewed over a long-term time frame to see if the company's cash flow to share price value is generally improving or worsening.

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. is a global provider of systems, assemblies and components to the global commercial vehicle market, the electric vehicle market, and the industrial automation markets. The Company delivers solutions to complex design, engineering, and manufacturing problems. The Company's segments include Vehicle Solutions, Electrical Systems, Aftermarket & Accessories, and Industrial Automation. The Vehicle Solutions segment designs, manufactures and sells commercial vehicle seats and plastic and trim components. The Electrical Systems segment designs, manufactures and sells cable and harness assemblies for both high and low voltage applications, control boxes, dashboard assemblies and design and engineering for these applications. The Aftermarket & Accessories segment designs, manufactures, and sells seats and components, commercial vehicle accessories, and office seats. The Industrial Automation segment designs, manufactures and sells warehouse automation subsystems.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. has a Value Score of 84, which is considered to be undervalued.

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 4.3 compared to the industry median at 14.3. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.36.

You can read more about Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation is a developer and manufacturer of drivetrain systems for material handling machinery and electric vehicles, as well as electric industrial vehicles. The Company operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries, which include Zhongchai Holding (Hong Kong) Limited (Zhongchai Holding) and HEVI Corporation (HEVI). Through Zhongchai Holding, the Company develops and manufactures traditional transmission products for material handling machinery in the People’s Republic of China (the PRC). Through its PRC subsidiaries, it offers transmission products, which are the components for forklift trucks used in manufacturing and logistic applications, such as factories, workshops, warehouses, fulfillment centers, shipyards, and seaports. HEVI promotes sales of alternative products for the heavy industrial equipment industry, including electric industrial vehicles in the North American market.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Greenland Technologies Holding Corp has a Value Score of 84, which is considered to be undervalued.

Greenland Technologies Holding Corp’s price-earnings ratio is 11.1 compared to the industry median at 14.3. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Greenland Technologies Holding Corp more attractive for value investors.

Greenland Technologies Holding Corp’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Greenland Technologies Holding Corp less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.36.

You can read more about Greenland Technologies Holding Corp’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Holley, Inc. is a designer, marketer, and manufacturer of automotive aftermarket products for car and truck enthusiasts primarily in the United States, Canada and Europe. The Company's products span a number of automotive platforms and are sold across multiple channels. It manufactures a diversified line of performance automotive products, including carburetors, fuel pumps, fuel injection systems, nitrous oxide injection systems, superchargers, exhaust headers, mufflers, distributors, ignition components, engine tuners and automotive performance plumbing products. Its portfolio consists of over 70 brands spanning across over 30 product categories. Its brands include Holley EFI, Holley, MSD, Simpson, Powerteq, Accel and Flowmaster, among others. Its Holley EFI brand focuses on electronic fuel injection technology and showcases its new product development engine. Simpson brand is focused on motorsport safety products including helmets, head and neck restraints, seat belts and fire suits.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Holley Inc has a Value Score of 63, which is considered to be undervalued.

Holley Inc’s price-earnings ratio is 25.6 compared to the industry median at 14.3. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Holley Inc less attractive for value investors.

Holley Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Holley Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.36.

You can read more about Holley Inc’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

LKQ Corporation is a distributor of vehicle products. The Company’s vehicle products include replacement parts, components and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, and specialty aftermarket products and accessories to improve the performance, functionality, and appearance of vehicles. It operates through four segments: Wholesale-North America; Europe; Specialty and Self Service. Its Wholesale - North America segment consists of aftermarket and salvage operations, sells five product types, including aftermarket, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recycled, OEM remanufactured, OEM refurbished and new OEM parts. Its Europe segment’s vehicle replacement products include a variety of small mechanical products, discs and sensors, clutches, and other. Its Specialty segment serves truck and off-road; speed and performance; recreational vehicles; towing; wheels, tires, and performance handling; and other. The Self-Service segment operates self-service retail facilities.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

LKQ Corp has a Value Score of 67, which is considered to be undervalued.

LKQ Corp’s price-earnings ratio is 11.9 compared to the industry median at 14.3. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes LKQ Corp more attractive for value investors.

LKQ Corp’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make LKQ Corp more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.36.

You can read more about LKQ Corp’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Omnitek Engineering Corp. (Omnitek) is a manufacturer in the automotive aftermarket parts industry and the developer of the patented HotWires spark plug wires. Omnitek develops and sells a technology to convert diesel engines to an alternative fuel, new natural gas engines, and complementary products. Omnitek products are available for stationary applications and the global transportation markets, which include light commercial vehicles, minibuses, heavy-duty trucks, municipal buses, as well as rail and marine applications. Its product line includes a conversion kit for converting diesel engines to run on an alternative fuel; new complete natural gas engines; high-pressure natural gas coalescing filter, and natural gas engine components. Its range of products include New Natural Gas Engines, Omnitek DNG Engines, Products for Diesel-to-Natural Gas Engine Conversions, Engine Management System (EMS) and Components, EFI for V-Twin Motorcycles, Small Engines and Hydrogen Engine System.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

OmniTek Engineering Corp has a Value Score of 66, which is considered to be undervalued.

You can read more about OmniTek Engineering Corp’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Superior Industries International, Inc. is engaged in designing and manufacturing aluminum wheels for sale to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in North America and Europe and to the aftermarket in Europe. The Company designs, engineers, and manufactures a wide variety of products utilizing the latest lightweight and finishing technologies. The Company is an aluminum wheel supplier to global OEMs and European aluminum wheel aftermarket manufacturers and suppliers. The Company’s OEM aluminum wheels are primarily sold for factory installation on vehicle models. The Company sells aluminum wheels to the European aftermarket under the brands ATS, RIAL, ALUTEC and ANZIO. The Company manufactures all of its North American products in Mexico for sale in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Superior Industries International Inc has a Value Score of 92, which is considered to be undervalued.

You can read more about Superior Industries International Inc’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

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Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 7 undervalued stocks in the Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts industry as well as their overall grades, it’s time for you to conduct additional research to see if these could fit your portfolio needs based on your goals and risk tolerance. AAII can help you figure out both and identify which investments align with what works best for you.

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