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  • Avoid European Blues With These Auto Stocks

    By Jacob Wolinsky - May 6, 2013 | Tickers: ALV, TEN, VC

    Like most other manufacturing industries, automobile production follows a cyclical pattern. As the markets are largely positive for buyers and car making companies in the United States, vendors to auto companies such as Autoliv (NYSE: ALV), Tenneco (NYSE: TEN), and Visteon (NYSE: VC) are also benefiting.

    Low interest rates will continue to fuel this boom in vehicle sales, but the key for investors is to focus on companies which have more »

  • Three Automotive-related Earnings Releases to Watch

    By Damon Churchwell - April 24, 2013 | Tickers: ALV, SUP, TRW

    Domestically, automotive related demand has allowed for the economy to remain steady, while other sectors have stumbled in early 2013. In addition to the major automakers, suppliers to the industry are the likely beneficiaries of this sales expansion.

    As the crux of earnings season is upon us, several of these entities will be posting results. The reports may provide insight as to the possibility of a continued surge in sales more »

  • Turn to Auto Parts Manufacturers for Growth

    By Daniel James - April 22, 2013 | Tickers: ALV, DAN, TRW

    With the US auto market back in top gear, investors are once again favoring the sector. Sales numbers are picking up substantially as buyers unleash pent-up demand upon the market. Most analysts who write about the car market focus on the major US auto manufacturers as a means of getting in on this trend. However, investors often overlook a number of companies that provide those automakers with parts and support more »

  • What Should You Do With TRW After Huge Insider Selling?

    By Anh HOANG - March 27, 2013 | Tickers: ALV, DLPH, TRW

    In the past six months, insiders of TRW Automotive (NYSE: TRW) have sold more than 10.3 million shares of the company in 13 transactions. Notably, its Chairman and CEO John Plant has sold more than 101,000 shares of the company since the end of Feb. 24, with the total transaction worth of around $5.9 million. Blackstone Group also sold more than 9.2 million shares in the more »

  • The Best Dividend Paying Auto-Parts Stocks

    By Nauman Aly - March 8, 2013 | Tickers: ALV, GNTX, GPC

    For this article I've researched dividend paying companies in the Auto-Parts Industry. Also, to make sure I find the best gems, all three stocks mentioned in this article comply with the following criteria:

    • Market Cap of more than 500 million and an average volume of at least 250K = Low Volatility = Low Beta
    • Price greater than $10
    • Cash per share and current ratio greater than 1.5 = Good Liquidity = Dividend more »

  • My Best Bet on the Auto Industry

    By Masam Abbas - January 21, 2013 | Tickers: ALV, F, GM, GNTX, HMC, TSLA, TM

    The auto SAAR has recently been flying high. This has definitely increased investors’ interest in the auto stocks. However, in this situation, it should not be forgotten that the same companies that are enjoying a surge in sales in North America are taking a beating in Europe due to adverse economic conditions.

    Which Auto Stock to Buy?

    Though the North American market gives us an option of trading in plenty more »

  • This Stock is Already Up Over 75% in 2012, Do You Own It?

    By Meena Krishnamsetty - December 31, 2012 | Tickers: ALV, DLPH, JCI, LEA, VC

    Delphi Automotive (NYSE: DLPH) is a vehicle components manufacturer that provides electrical and thermal technology for autos. Although Delphi is already up over 75% year to date, we still see room for growth in 2013.

    Delphi's 3Q EPS results came in at $0.84 versus $0.72 for 3Q 2011. Strong future performance is expected to come from its recent Marvell Technology acquisition. The auto company plans to spend more »

  • Insiders Are Dumping This Auto Parts Company

    By Meena Krishnamsetty - December 6, 2012 | Tickers: ALV, DLPH, JCI, LEA, VC

    We believe that insiders have the greatest insight into the fundamental health of a company, and so we follow closely insider transactions. It has been shown that insiders tend to outperform the market by as much as 7% annually (read more about how this strategy can boost your returns).

    In a recent Form 4 filing with the SEC, four directors were selling off shares of Delphi Automotive (NYSE: DLPH). These more »

  • Can You Build a High-performance Portfolio From These Stocks?

    By Chris Hodge - November 29, 2012 | Tickers: ALSN, ALV, BWA, LEA

    The auto parts industry is a big deal. There's a good chance you've trusted your safety to some of the parts made by at least one of these companies lately. But I've noticed over time that good products don't always mean good companies producing them. So let's pop the hood and see what's inside.

    Well-entrenched is a Good Thing

    There aren't many heavy more »

  • Are There Any Good Buys in the Auto Parts Industry?

    By Meena Krishnamsetty - November 28, 2012 | Tickers: ALV, DLPH, JCI, LEA, VC

    According to recent 13F filings by hedge funds and notable investors, it appears that the overall interest in the auto parts industry is robust, especially for Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE: DLPH). We expect that the rising demand in U.S. autos will be the driving force in pushing the fortunes of auto parts suppliers higher. Despite a slow global economy, the average age of vehicles - currently around 11 years old more »

  • Are These 3 Stocks Auto-matically Buys?

    By Chad Henage - September 27, 2012 | Tickers: ALV, GNTX, JCI

    On a consistent basis I'll use a stock screener to try and find new investment opportunities. In the last year or so, one of my favorites has become The Motley Fool's CAPS Screener. The primary reason that I use the screen more than others is, it combines financial information along with the opinions of the CAPS community. While CAPS members are not infallible, many companies that score the top ratings of either 4 or 5 stars have strong financials, consistent performance, and good growth. Since I favor companies that are both growing and pay a decent yield, I recently ran a screen asking for: yield of at least 2%, CAPS score of 4 or 5 stars, a $500 million or more market cap, and in the automotive industry. Of the relatively few stocks that the screen returned, there were three that looked like they could be attractive options at this time.

  • Is TRW Automotive a Buy?

    By Soroush Pour - August 10, 2012 | Tickers: ALV, ETN, ITW, TRW

    In 2012, shares of TRW Automotive Holdings (NYSE: TRW) have returned more than 30%, outpacing the the auto parts industry average (-1.38%), and peers like Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), Eaton Corp (NYSE: ETN), and Autoliv (NYSE: ALV).  Predominantly a manufacturer of automotive safety systems, the company also supplies braking and steering components to its clients.  Accounting for nearly half of the TRW’s total revenue are three major more »

  • Why I'm Buying this Iconic American Brand

    By Matthew DiLallo - July 7, 2012 | Tickers: ALV, F, GM, GNTX, TM

    In today’s trade for the “No Drip, No Mess” Portfolio we’re going to use a very strategic approach to acquire shares of an iconic American brand.  We’ll use a combination of options and direct ownership as a way to smooth out the volatility as we begin to back out of the driveway and invest in Ford Motors (NYSE: F). While there is a lot to like about more »

  • Dividends: Icing on the Cake

    By Stephen Benz - June 21, 2012 | Tickers: ALV, KRO, PG, STX

    Dividends are powerful.  Historical analysis has shown that over the long term, dividends have significantly contributed to the total return of the stock market.  For example, a study published in the book Triumph of the Optimists: 101 Years of Global Investment Returns found that from 1900 to 2000, a portfolio that reinvested dividends outperformed the price appreciation (capital gains) of the market by a factor of nearly 85.  Jeremy Siegel more »

  • Get Your Part Of Future Growth

    By Chad Henage - May 10, 2012 | Tickers: ALV, GNTX

    Despite the recent headlines, there are encouraging reports that the economy is improving. With that in mind, companies that are in cyclical industries should benefit. This lead me to run a screen on Motley Fool's CAPS Screener for auto parts manufacturers. While picking a specific auto manufacturer is more difficult because of shifting customer preferences, auto parts are supplied to all of the manufacturers. My screen had simple but tough criteria. I wanted companies of at least $300 mil. in market cap., a 2% or greater dividend, 10% or better trailing earnings growth, and at least a 4 – 5 star rating by the CAPS community.

  • Large-Cap Stocks Insiders are Buying

    By Meena Krishnamsetty - March 2, 2012 | Tickers: AIG, ALV, CTRX, NLSN, RAH

    Insider purchases usually signal that the stock is undervalued. As a result, stock prices often increase after insiders disclose their transactions to the SEC. Academic studies have shown that insider purchases manage to beat the market over the next 12-month period. So if you couldn’t act immediately after a purchase is announced, it still isn’t too late to buy the stock. In this article, we are going to more »