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The Internet-of-Things (or IoT) market is expected to reach $4 trillion in value by the end of 2025, according to McKinsey & Company.

In August 2017, Ford Motor’s (F) F-Series truck US sales were 77,007 units with a handsome rise of 15.0% on a YoY (year-over-year) basis.

On September 1, General Motors (GM) released its August sales report. In August, US retail sales recorded 275,552 vehicles—7.5% higher YoY.

Toyota Toyota (TM) is the second-largest auto manufacturer in the world after Volkswagen (VLKAY), according to 2016 global auto sales data. In 2008, Toyota became the world’s largest automaker by volume, despite being founded much later than legacy US auto giants (IYK) General Motors (GM) and Ford Motor (F). Recommendations on Toyota According to recent data […]

In 2Q17, General Motors’ (GM) adjusted EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) stood at 3.7 billion. The company’s EBIT margin was 10.0% for the quarter.

On January 26, financial adviser Andy Chase told CNBC’s Mike Santoli that equity valuations are at an all-time low. Chase believes that stocks provide the strongest investment opportunity in 2017.

Tesla’s agreement with Panasonic for the solar energy business made it clear that their association isn’t just limited to cells and battery manufacturing.

In November 2016, the WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude oil prices traded on a bullish note after witnessing a 2.9% rise in the previous month.

In the last six years, Ford contributed ~$12.9 billion to its pension funds. It’s the main reason why it has a better-funded status than General Motors.

Defined benefit plans are one of the oldest types of post-retirement benefit plans that automakers offer to their employees.

Price movement Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has a market cap of $7.8 billion. It rose 0.53% to close at $83.77 per share on October 18, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were 3.9%, 4.2%, and 36.4%, respectively, on the same day. PKG is trading 3.2% above its 20-day moving […]

In June 2016, GoPro announced its partnership with Ford, wherein the two companies will develop an original series called Unstoppable Life.

Ford Motor fell by 1.3% to close at $12.44 per share on September 1, 2016. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were -0.24%, 2.6%, and -6.7%.

Johnson Controls (JCI) has a market cap of $28.2 billion. It fell by 1.8% to close at $44.27 per share on August 24, 2016.

In July 2016, Ford’s fleet sales rose by 6% YoY to 55,321 units, whereas its retail vehicle sales fell by 6% YoY to 161,158 units.

Ford Motor (F) has a market cap of $47.6 billion. It fell by 4.3% to close at $11.94 per share on August 2, 2016.

As of July 18, 2016, Ferrari’s (RACE) forward EV-to-EBITDA multiple is 11.1x. Ferrari’s forward PE (price-to-earnings) multiple is trading at 20.2x.

In 2Q16, General Motors’ (GM) revenues came in at $42.4 billion. This reflects an increase of 11.1% over $38.2 billion in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

In 1Q16, Ford (F) reported an 11.3% year-over-year (or YoY) rise in its global revenue, which was $37.7 billion compared to $33.9 billion in 2Q15.

Honda Motor (HMC) has a market cap of $45.2 billion. It rose by 2.8% to close at $25.78 per share on July 11, 2016.

Toyota Motor (TM) has a market cap of $158.3 billion. It fell 0.41% to close at $99.85 per share on June 28.

The US auto industry has witnessed good times in the past couple of years. In 2015, US auto sales were at their highest, with 17.4 million vehicles sold.

On June 10, 2016, Honda had a forward EV-to-EBITDA multiple of 3.2x for the next 12 months.

Tata Motors Limited-ADR (TTM) rose by 2.1% to close at $34.83 per share at the end of the third week of June 2016.

In fiscal 2016, Honda reported strong revenues of ~1.5 trillion Japanese yen, which is 9.6% higher than its revenues of ~1.3 trillion yen in fiscal 2015.

Honda (HMC) markets its products through an extensive sales network in the US. This network comprises ~1,040 independent local dealers for motorcycles, ~1,310 for automobiles, and ~8,200 for power products.

In fiscal 2016, Honda’s Financial Services’s net revenues stood at 1.8 trillion Japanese yen. This is 18% higher than its fiscal 2015 revenues of 1.5 trillion yen.

By revenue, Honda’s Automobile segment is the company’s largest division. In fiscal 2016, ~73% of the company’s total revenues came from the Automobile segment.

Honda’s sales from Japan have been declining lately due to slowing auto demand in the region. In fiscal 2016, 12% of the company’s total revenues were from its home market, much lower than 19% in fiscal 2012.

Honda Motor Company (HMC) is the second-largest Japanese automaker after Toyota and the world’s largest internal combustion engine manufacturer by volume. This series will help auto investors to become familiar with the key aspects of Honda’s business before investing in its stock and ADRs.

At the end of most recent reported quarter, Toyota’s interest coverage ratio was 80.6x. This is far better than the GM’s interest coverage ratio of 15.6x and Ford’s ratio of 14.1x.

In the last five fiscal years, Toyota’s Financial Services’s revenues have grown by 73%. Rising revenues for the TFS segment reflects optimism in Toyota’s overall sales pattern.

Toyota (TM) has become one of the top ten biggest advertising spenders in the US. The company spent 435 billion Japanese yen, or 1.6% of its revenues, on advertising and sales promotions during fiscal 2015.

On May 23, 2016, Toyota’s forward PE ratio, based on earnings forecasts for the next 12 months, stood at 8.0x, also much higher than Ford’s 6.2x and GM’s 5.3x.

With increasing environmental awareness across the globe, a delay in Toyota’s ability to deliver mainstream eco-friendly vehicles may restrict its future growth prospects.

According to a report published by Forbes in May 2015, Toyota was the eighth-largest company in the world by revenue. The company is not directly listed in the US, although its ADR is traded on the NYSE.

Toyota (TM) has 53 overseas manufacturing companies in 28 countries and regions. Originally considered a regional auto manufacturer, Toyota has busted this myth by gaining a huge global market share, particularly in the US and Europe.

Price movement of Tata Motors Tata Motors (TTM) has a market cap of $22.1 billion. It rose by 0.32% to close at $34.28 per share on June 3, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were 15.3%, 20.8%, and 16.3%, respectively, as of the same day. This means that TTM is […]

Tata Motors (TTM) has a market capitalization of $21.6 billion. It rose by 12.4% to close at $33.49 per share on May 31, 2016.

In fiscal 2016 (April 1, 2015–March 31, 2016), Toyota spent ~3.7% of its revenue, or about 1,055 billion Japanese yen, on its R&D program for its vehicles.

Toyota established its US headquarters in 1982. It expanded into luxury cars in the 1980s, pickup trucks in the 1990s, and hybrids in the 2000s.

In 2015, Toyota ranked 11th on Forbes’s list of the world’s largest companies. This ranking was based on a composite score of the revenues, profits, assets, and market value of various companies.

As of March 29, 2016, Harley-Davidson’s forward EV/EBITDA multiple is 11x for the next 12 months.

It’s important for investors to take a look at an automaker’s marketing strategy to understand how the company differentiates its strategy to market its offerings.

One such innovation that could soon become large in the two wheeler segment is electric motorcycles.

Last year, currency headwinds stole nearly 4.4% of the company’s total revenues, which resulted in an unfavorable impact on Harley-Davidson’s profitability and margins.

Harley-Davidson (HOG) is a well-known global motorcycle brand that currently produces a variety of motorcycle models. These models range from lightweight motorcycles to large heavyweight motorcycles.

In 2015, the company shipped ~95,000 motorcycles outside the US. Australia, Mexico, and Canada are also some of the other key markets for Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Most of Harley-Davidson’s (HOG) manufacturing and assembly plants are located in the US.

Harley-Davidson has become a synonym for power, passion, and class among motorcycle enthusiasts around the world.