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Ferrari (RACE) is one of the most prestigious brands in the automobile industry. The Italian racing and sports car manufacturer entered the business in 1947.

For the last three years, Ferrari (RACE) has been reporting gradual progress in EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization).

Since its first day of trading on October 21 on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange), Ferrari (RACE) has fallen by ~10% to $46.62.

By focusing on extraordinary vehicle design and exclusivity, Ferrari is able to sell luxury cars with high-profit margins to end consumers.

In the current global scenario, the possibility of further devaluation of the Chinese yuan is a major concern for global equity markets. The Chinese PMI data released on January 31, 2016, indicated a slowdown in the Chinese economy.

According to data compiled by Edmunds.com, the lease penetration rate in the US auto market in August 2016 was 29.7% compared to 28.2% in August 2015.

Under its retail financial services, Harley-Davidson Financial Services primarily provides installment lending for the purchase of new and used Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Ferrari (RACE) is considered a symbol of power, speed, and passion by many motorsport enthusiasts. There are only a few key market players in the luxury supercar segment.

Ferrari (RACE) launched its ambitious first hybrid, LaFerrari, in 2013.

In 1Q17, Ford Credit’s net receivables were at $133 billion—6% higher than $126 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.

A couple of years quarters ago, FCAU had a bad reputation for having the lowest profit margins among legacy automakers (FXD).

In 2017, Toyota Motor (TM) was the third-largest automaker by volume in the world after Renault-Nissan Alliance and Volkswagen (VLKAY).

The company’s revenues from its largest market rose, but it couldn’t manage to post a stronger profitability from the region in the fourth quarter last year.

In September 2017, palladium prices overtook the price of platinum.

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.

In the calendar year 2016, Toyota (TM) stood as the second-largest automaker by volume in the world after Volkswagen (VLKAY).

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.

Founded in 2000, Zipcar was one of the car-sharing industry’s early entrants.

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.

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 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.

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

In 2015, GM remained at the top in the Chinese auto market, with the largest market share of 14.9%. This was higher than its share of 14.7% in 2014.

Cadillac is the most popular luxury car brand in General Motors’ portfolio. It was established with the foundation of the Cadillac Automobile Company.

In recent years, General Motors’ global market share has been falling. In 2015, its global market share stood at 11.2% against 11.5% two years ago.

To encourage people to purchase its vehicles, General Motors provides automotive financing services through GM Financial Company.

Since General Motors’ beginning, North America has been its most important market. North America alone accounted for ~70% of GM’s total revenues in 2015.

Ford’s market share fell from 11.1% in 2005 to ~7% in 2015, mostly due to competition outside North America and strength in the commercial vehicle segment.

General Motors (GM) is the largest American automaker. The company was founded in the year 1908 by William C. Durant.

North America and Europe are two important geographic regions for Ford Motor Company. The US accounts for more than half of Ford’s total revenues.

Being born and raised in a farmer family, Henry Ford had the vision to produce a vehicle for the masses. This encouraged him to produce the Model T.

Ferrari (RACE) owns two manufacturing units in Italy: one in Maranello and one in Modena.

Ford (F) commanded a global market share of 7.6% in 3Q15. In comparison, Ford had a market share of 7.3% in the corresponding quarter last year.

General Motors’s global market share in 3Q15 was 11.2% as compared to 11.4% in the corresponding quarter last year.

The automotive sector plays a crucial role in job creation. Car manufacturing activity has an employment multiplier value of five.