Risk factor
Negligible price volatility
Profitability factor
Overvalued vs peers
About
HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, operating globally through its subsidiaries, is a prominent supplier specializing in the development, manufacture, and distribution of sophisticated lighting systems and electronic components for the automotive industry. The company organizes its operations into three distinct divisions: Automotive, Aftermarket, and Special Applications. The Automotive segment delivers a wide array of products, including headlamps, rear combination lamps, and interior and exterior vehicle illumination, along with radomes. It also provides advanced solutions in body electronics, energy management, lighting electronics, and power steering, in addition to cutting-edge driver assistance systems encompassing sensors and engine compartment actuators. The Aftermarket segment focuses on producing and distributing automotive components and accessories, primarily in the lighting, electrical, and electronics domains. This division also furnishes workshop solutions for diagnostics and calibration, alongside comprehensive support services for wholesalers and repair facilities. The Special Applications segment is dedicated to conceiving, producing, and commercializing lighting technology and electronic solutions for a diverse range of specialized vehicles, such as construction and agricultural machinery, buses, caravans, and marine craft. Founded in 1899, the company is headquartered in Lippstadt, Germany. The entity, previously known as HELLA KGaA Hueck & Co., adopted its present corporate identity, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, in October 2017. Currently, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA operates as a subsidiary of Faurecia S.E.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is overvalued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'expensive' on P/E, neutral on EV/EBITDA, reason
Target Price
The average target price of HLE.DE is 61.0 and suggests 13.1% downside potential. Usually, this means a SELL recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to