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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, engineers, and manufactures driveline and metal forming technologies that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles in the United States, Mexico, South America, China, other Asian countries, and Europe.It operates through Driveline and Metal Forming segments.The Driveline segment offers front and rear axles, driveshafts, differential assemblies, clutch modules, balance shaft systems, disconnecting driveline technology, and electric and hybrid driveline products and systems for light trucks, sport utility vehicles, crossover vehicles, passenger cars, and commercial vehicles.


The Metal Forming segment provides axle and transmission shafts, ring and pinion gears, differential gears and assemblies, and connecting rods and variable valve timing products for original equipment manufacturers and tier 1 automotive suppliers.American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.has technology development agreement with Suzhou Inovance Automotive Ltd.


and REE Automotive Ltd.American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

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1.b. Last Insights on AXL

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.'s recent performance was positively driven by strong Q3 2025 earnings, with adjusted EBITDA of $194.7 million and net income of $9.2 million. The company's sales of $1.51 billion beat estimates. Additionally, American Century Companies Inc. and AXQ Capital LP increased their stakes in the company. The stock also crossed above its 200-day moving average. Analysts have a consensus "Hold" rating on the stock, with three assigning a buy rating.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. Dauch Corporation's 2025 Earnings: A Strong Finish with Promising Outlook

Dauch Corporation reported a robust financial performance for the full year 2025, with sales of approximately $5.8 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $743 million, or 12.7% of sales. The company's adjusted free cash flow for the year was $213 million, and the net cash provided by operating activities was $120.5 million. The actual EPS for the period came in at -$0.06, beating estimates of -$0.07. The company's financial performance was highlighted by David Dauch, Chairman and CEO, who noted that the company finished 2025 with strong operational progress and $200 million in adjusted free cash flow.

Publication Date: Mar -03

📋 Highlights
  • 2025 Financial Performance:: Full-year sales of $5.8 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $743 million (12.7% margin), and adjusted free cash flow of $200 million.
  • 2026 Outlook:: Targeting sales of $10.3–$10.7 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $1.3–$1.4 billion, and adjusted free cash flow of $235–$325 million.
  • Dauch Acquisition Synergies:: $300 million in synergies expected, with full run-rate achievement by 2028, driven by the completed transformational acquisition.
  • 2026 Debt and Costs:: Net debt post-transaction at $4.2 billion, pension contributions of $40–$50 million, and $125 million synergy integration costs.
  • China JV and Production:: T1 truck production at 1.3–1.4 million units in 2026, with China joint venture expected to remain strong and steady.

Operational Highlights and Business Developments

The company announced several significant business developments during the quarter, including the supply of its innovative SmartBar product to Scout Motors and the receipt of Cherry Automotive's Best Supplier Award of the Year for 2025. Additionally, the company completed its transformational Dauch acquisition, creating a leading global driveline and metal forming supplier. The company's T1 truck production for legacy Dauch Corporation was down slightly year over year, and the net backlog and attrition were relatively flat within the year.

2026 Outlook and Guidance

Dauch Corporation provided guidance for 2026, expecting sales of $10.3 billion to $10.7 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $1.3 billion to $1.4 billion, and adjusted free cash flow in the range of $235 million to $325 million. The company expects to achieve $300 million in synergies associated with the Dauch acquisition, with an expected full run-rate achievement by the end of year three. Analysts estimate next year's revenue growth at 3.0%, indicating a moderate increase in sales.

Valuation and Metrics

To understand what's priced into Dauch Corporation's stock, we can examine some key valuation metrics. The company's P/E Ratio is -38.62, indicating that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings. However, the EV/EBITDA ratio is 6.07, which is relatively low and may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its EBITDA. Additionally, the Free Cash Flow Yield is 20.44%, suggesting that the company generates significant cash flow relative to its market capitalization.

3. NewsRoom

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Arrow Exploration has brought online two new wells in Colombia

Mar -02

Source: proactiveinvestors.co.uk

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Comparing American Axle & Manufacturing (NYSE:AXL) & CarParts.com (NASDAQ:PRTS)

Feb -05

Source: defenseworld.net

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Dauch Corporation Completes Acquisition of Dowlais Group plc

Feb -03

Source: prnewswire.com

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American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AXL) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Feb -01

Source: defenseworld.net

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RECOMMENDED CASH AND SHARE COMBINATION OF DOWLAIS GROUP PLC ("DOWLAIS") WITH DAUCH CORPORATION ("DAUCH")

Jan -30

Source: prnewswire.com

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Arrow Exploration puts M-8 online as Tapir well programme continues to deliver

Jan -28

Source: proactiveinvestors.co.uk

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AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC. TO BECOME "DAUCH CORPORATION" AND TRADE ON NYSE UNDER NEW TICKER SYMBOL "DCH"

Jan -26

Source: prnewswire.com

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American Axle Gets China's Green Light for Dowlais Deal

Jan -19

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (1.07%)

6. Segments

Driveline

Expected Growth: 1.2%

The 1.2% growth of Driveline from American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. is driven by increasing demand for light trucks and SUVs, rising content per vehicle, and growing adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles. Additionally, the company's focus on electrification, autonomous, and connectivity technologies, as well as its efforts to reduce emissions, are contributing to its growth.

Metal Forming

Expected Growth: 0.8%

The 0.8 growth in Metal Forming from American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. is driven by increasing demand for lightweight vehicle components, growth in electric vehicle adoption, and expansion into new markets. Additionally, the company's focus on operational efficiency and cost reduction initiatives have contributed to the segment's growth.

7. Detailed Products

Axle Components

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. designs, engineers, and manufactures axle components, including axle shafts, ring and pinion gears, and axle bearings, for light vehicle and commercial vehicle markets.

Driveline Components

The company produces driveline components, such as driveshafts, driveline systems, and power transfer units, for light vehicle and commercial vehicle markets.

Differential Assemblies

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. manufactures differential assemblies, including front and rear differentials, for light vehicle and commercial vehicle markets.

Electrification Products

The company offers electrification products, including electric drive units, electric motors, and power electronics, for electric and hybrid vehicles.

Metal Formed Products

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. produces metal formed products, including forged and machined components, for automotive and industrial markets.

8. American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. is medium due to the presence of alternative technologies and suppliers in the automotive industry.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers is high due to the concentration of major automotive manufacturers, such as General Motors, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, which gives them significant negotiating power.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers is medium due to the presence of multiple suppliers in the market, but also due to the concentration of a few large suppliers, which can exert some bargaining power.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants is low due to the high barriers to entry, including significant capital requirements, technological expertise, and established relationships with major automotive manufacturers.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry is high due to the competitive nature of the automotive industry, with multiple players competing for market share and contracts with major automotive manufacturers.

9. SWOT Analysis

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Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 82.24%
Debt Cost 5.21%
Equity Weight 17.76%
Equity Cost 14.94%
WACC 6.94%
Leverage 463.22%

11. Quality Control: American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. passed 1 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Dana

A-Score: 5.3/10

Value: 6.0

Growth: 3.3

Quality: 3.1

Yield: 5.0

Momentum: 9.5

Volatility: 4.7

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XPEL

A-Score: 4.7/10

Value: 2.4

Growth: 9.0

Quality: 7.8

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 5.0

Volatility: 4.0

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Holley

A-Score: 4.1/10

Value: 6.5

Growth: 5.9

Quality: 2.6

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 8.5

Volatility: 1.3

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American Axle

A-Score: 4.0/10

Value: 8.2

Growth: 3.9

Quality: 3.0

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 5.0

Volatility: 3.7

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A-Score: 3.2/10

Value: 10.0

Growth: 1.9

Quality: 5.4

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 1.5

Volatility: 0.7

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Commercial Vehicle Group

A-Score: 3.1/10

Value: 9.2

Growth: 1.0

Quality: 2.9

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 3.0

Volatility: 2.3

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

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Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

8.62$

Current Price

8.62$

Potential

-0.00%

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