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VOLKSWAGEN AG (VLKAF)

NEUTRAL
Consumer CyclicalAuto ManufacturersGermany

Fundamental

58

Price

$74.65

Market Cap

$37.45B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

Volkswagen AG manufactures automobiles and commercial vehicles in Europe, Germany, North America, South America, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles; Commercial Vehicles; and Financial Services. The Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles segment develops vehicles, engines and motors, vehicle software, and vehicle batteries; produces and sells passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, and the parts. This segment also offers compact cars, luxury vehicles, and motorcycles, as well as mobility solutions. The Commercial Vehicles segment engages in the development of vehicles, engines, and motors; production and sale of trucks and buses, parts, and related services. The Financial Services segment engages in the dealership and customer financing, leasing, direct banking, and insurance activities; and provision of fleet management, and mobility services. In addition, the company is involved in the large-bore diesel engines, turbomachinery, and propulsion components businesses. It sells its products under the Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Škoda, SEAT/CUPRA, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Ducati, Porsche, Scania, MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON, and Bugatti Rimac, and international commercial vehicles brands to individual, corporate, and fleet customers. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen AG operates as a subsidiary of Porsche Automobil Holding SE.

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Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$189.34B

Trailing 12 months to the last reported quarter — estimated from per-share metrics

Net Income

$3.41B

Trailing 12 months to the last reported quarter — estimated from per-share metrics

Free Cash Flow

$14.11B

Total Equity

$103.70B

Total Liabilities

$280.90B

Current Ratio

1.07

Interest Coverage

-

Debt/EBITDA

14.57

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

Undervalued

Fair Value

$179.90

Current Price

$74.65

Margin of Safety

+58.5%

Fair Value Range

$116.93 - $242.86

Estimation Methods

Analyst Target:$115.67
DCF:$641.64
PE-based:$38.37
Graham Growth:$78.02
EPV:$128.65
Analyst Consensus:Strong Buy (8B / 1H / 0S)
Last Earnings Surprise:-49.10%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

6.49

ROE

2.8%

P/B Ratio

0.20

P/FCF

1.56

Gross Margin

16.6%

ROIC

2.8%

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

2.8%

WACC

1.1%

ROIC − WACC

+1.6 pp

ROIC exceeds the cost of capital — the company is creating value for shareholders.

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (11)

  • P/FCF 1.56
  • P/B Ratio 0.20
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • CapEx intensity
  • Current Ratio
  • Price below Graham Number
  • DCF valuation (Undervalued)
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 7.6%
  • Analyst Consensus 89% Buy
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 2.63

Failed (9)

  • Price CAGR -6.39%
  • ROIC 2.8%
  • Gross Margin 16.6%
  • Operating Margin 2.5%
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • ROE 3.1%
  • Earnings Surprise avg -56.5%
  • Net Margin Trend 2.1% vs 3.3%
  • Piotroski F-Score 2/9

Unavailable (7)

  • EPS data insufficient
  • Dividend Payout NaN%
  • Interest Coverage
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)
  • Share Dilution (missing shares data)

Piotroski F-Score

2/9

Serious financial concerns

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

2.63

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

-

Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Dr. Oliver Blume Ph.D.CEO & Chairman of the Board of Management57
Dr. Arno AntlitzCFO, COO & Member of the Board of Management55
Mr. Thomas Schmall-Reichsgraf von und zu WesterholtMember of the Management Board & Head of Technology61
Mr. Thomas SchaferCEO of the Passenger Cars Brand, CEO & COO of Volkswagen Brand and Member of Management Board55
Mr. Ralf BrandstatterMember of Board of Management57
Dr. Manfred Doss Ph.D.Member of Management Board & Head of Integrity and Legal Affairs67
Ms. Hauke StarsMember of Management Board58
Dr. Gernot DollnerMember of Management Board56
Mr. Rolf WollerHead of Group Treasury & Investor Relations-
Mr. Kurt MichelsGroup Chief Integrity and Compliance Officer-

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

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