Lowest Price to Book Ratios in Automobile Manufacturers Industry

Strategic Insights -

Three companies in the Automobile Manufacturers industry, General Motors, Ford Motor, and Winnebago Industries, have some of the lowest price to book ratios, indicating their stocks may present value to investors. General Motors' price to book ratio is 1.57, while Ford Motor's is 2.39, and Winnebago Industries' is 2.67. Tesla Motors Inc, however, has the highest ratio among the five companies listed, at 36.34. This discrepancy suggests a potential trend shift in Tesla Motors Inc, prompting SmarTrend to continue monitoring the company for any changes.

Key Takeaways:

  • General Motors has the lowest price to book ratio among the five companies, with a ratio of 1.57.
  • Ford Motor ranks second with a price to book ratio of 2.39, indicating a relatively low value to investors.
  • Winnebago Industries has a price to book ratio of 2.67, suggesting moderate value to investors.
  • Tesla Motors Inc has the highest price to book ratio among the five companies, with a ratio of 36.34, indicating a potentially high valuation.
  • SmarTrend recommended buying shares of Tesla Motors Inc in April 2015 when the stock hit $202.63.
  • Since the recommendation, shares of Tesla Motors Inc have risen 24.9%.
  • SmarTrend continues to monitor Tesla Motors Inc for any potential shift in trend.

Statistics:

  • General Motors' price to book ratio: 1.57
  • Ford Motor's price to book ratio: 2.39
  • Winnebago Industries' price to book ratio: 2.67
  • Tesla Motors Inc's price to book ratio: 36.34
  • Price change of Tesla Motors Inc since SmarTrend's recommendation: 24.9%.

Sources:

  • SmarTrend News Watch
  • General Motors
  • Ford Motor
  • Winnebago Industries
  • Tesla Motors Inc
  • SmarTrend's website (www.mysmartrend.com)