TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

• How to Play the Boom in the Chinese Auto Market

  By Zain Abbas - May 13, 2013 | Tickers: DLPH, TRW, VC

  One way to make money from the concept of growing economies has been to invest in companies that are expecting incremental sales from those regions. Other investing themes can be to invest in companies that already rely heavily on those developing areas for their revenues. The Chinese economy has been a hot topic since the start of 2011 as money managers have been shifting their concentration from the recession hit more »

• Should You Bet on These Auto Stocks?

  By Jacob Wolinsky - May 6, 2013 | Tickers: DAN, GNTX, TRW

  Having gained 14% since the start of the year, the U.S. stock market is on a roll. Auto stocks have also been privy to this wonderful rally and have recorded impressive gains. However, there are still stocks, such as Dana Holding (NYSE: DAN), TRW Automotive Holdings (NYSE: TRW), and Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) that offer excellent value. Here is a closer look at each.

  Dana has nice upside

  Dana Holding 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 »

• Should You Bet On These Auto Stocks?

  By Jacob Wolinsky - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: DAN, GNTX, TRW

  Having gained 14 percent since the start of the year, the U.S. stock markets are on a roll. Auto stocks have also been privy to this wonderful rally and have recorded impressive gains. However, there are still stocks such as Dana Holding (NYSE: DAN), TRW Automotive (NYSE: TRW), and Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) which offer excellent value. Here is a closer look:

  Dana Holdings has some nice upside

  Dana 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 »

• Billionaire Marc Lasry’s Latest Stock Picks

  By Meena Krishnamsetty - November 15, 2012 | Tickers: CIT, GM, MX, TRW

  Marc Lasry was one of the highest paid hedge fund managers in 2010. His Avenue Capital Group invests much of its capital in debt, but its recent 13F filing with the SEC disclosed a few long equity positions as well. By looking at the fund’s positions, we think that investors and market watchers can get a feel not only for specific names that Lasry likes but also for what more »

• Billionaire Marc Lasry’s Recent Stock Picks

  By Meena Krishnamsetty - August 23, 2012 | Tickers: CIT, GM, MX, TRW, VRS

  With a net worth of $1.3 billion, Marc Lasry manages the famous Avenue Capital Management. The fund lost 10 percent last year—the second worst year ever for hedge funds. Lasry invests in distressed companies and has also voiced some interest in European investments as long-term plays. He and his sister, Sonia Gardner, founded Avenue Capital with $7 million of their own capital.

  According to the 13F document released more »

• Auto Parts Firms can be Undervalued Despite Weak Competitive Positions

  By Cary Tsoukalas - August 10, 2012 | Tickers: CVR, JCI, LEA, TEN, TRW

  At Valuentum, we think an in-depth understanding of the long-term structural characteristics of an industry is key to being able to capitalize on the most interesting companies that score high on our Valuentum Buying Index (our stock-selection methodology).

  As many investors can attest to, the automotive industry is highly cyclical. It depends on a number of factors, including general economic conditions and consumer preferences, which can be fickle at times more »

• 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 »

• An Attractive Key to the Automotive Industry

  By Tom Gibbs - March 26, 2012 | Tickers: F, GM, HMC, TM, TRW |

  It is often difficult to find a stock that still provides meaningful upside potential after its share prices have expanded exponentially by a factor of almost 30x since 2009 trough levels.  However, despite its rather small size and overall macro concerns of the automotive industry, TRW Automotive (NYSE: TRW), trading at 7.7x 2012 P/E, may actually present such an opportunity.

  Headquartered in Michigan, but with operations in over more »

• Why You Should Sell Delphi and Buy GM

  By Meena Krishnamsetty - March 19, 2012 | Tickers: DLPH, F, GM, MGA, TRW

  Shares of Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE: DLPH) have been on a tear this year.  After opening 2012 at $22.11 per share, shares are now trading hands ~44% higher for the year at $32.00.  DLPH, a leading global vehicle component manufacturer providing electrical and electronic powertrain, safety and thermal technology solutions to the global automotive and commercial vehicle markets, has seen its shares soar after the company’s reemergence more »