Risk factor
Low price volatility
Profitability factor
Decent dividends
About
Fras-le S.A., founded in 1954 and headquartered in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, is a leading developer, manufacturer, and distributor specializing in friction materials for braking systems, alongside an extensive range of other automotive and industrial components. The company's core product offerings include brake linings for commercial, passenger, and railway vehicles; brake pads for various vehicle types; brake shoes; clutch facings; and a variety of industrial friction products. Beyond friction solutions, Fras-le supplies critical parts for multiple vehicle systems: Braking System: Components such as discs, drums, wheel hubs, hydraulic cylinders, servo brakes, actuators, and associated repair kits. Suspension, Steering, and Powertrain: This category includes shock absorbers, suspension bushing kits, pivots, ball joints, and a wide array of driveline and steering components like cardan shafts, bearings, axles, pinions, crowns, CV joints, and various linkage and tie rod components. Engine: Manufacturing pistons, valves, water, oil, and fuel pumps, hoses, air filters, and gaskets. Additionally, the company provides automotive fluids such as brake fluids, coolants, and lubricants, along with specialized equipment like riveting machines and various metal scraps. Fras-le caters to both Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket, distributing its products not only within Brazil but also internationally to Europe, South America, and the Asia Pacific region.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is fairly valued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, of fair value on E
Target Price
The average target price of FRAS3.SA is 24.8 and suggests 11.1% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommend