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Raising PT To $135 Post An Overall Solid CMD Albeit With Some Puts/Takes
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Raising PT To $135 Post An Overall Solid CMD Albeit With Some Puts/Takes
TD Cowen Visteon Corporation
Global Research June 29, 2026
VALUATION METHODOLOGY AND RISKS
Valuation Methodology
Automobile Components:
Our valuation methodology for auto suppliers is an equal-weighted average of P/E and EV/
EBITDA. In certain cases, we may also supplement our primary methodology with other
valuation metrics including EV/revenue or DCF.
Investment Risks
Supplier revenue and profitability is largely tied to global vehicle production, which can be
affected by end-market demand, changes in automaker inventory levels and shifting automaker
market share. Revenue volatility can also come from changes in vehicle trim-mix (affecting
content-per-vehicle), technology adoption trends (EV/ADAS, etc.), customer/regional mix, FX,
customer price-downs and commercial settlements. Additional risk factors include government
regulations (including tariffs), geopolitics, supply-chain volatility, new competition, labor
disruptions, raw material volatility, recall risks and execution risks.
Risks To The Price Target
Downside
■ Tariff risks and related customer recoveries/negotiations
■ Automotive production downside and volatility
■ Adverse revenue mix (customer, region, powertrain, trim/content) and FX volatility
■ Automaker sourcing delays could diminish medium-term revenue growth
■ Less robust execution on internal margin initiatives
■ Competitive risks including those from newer suppliers such as in China
■ Labor disruptions both at the company and at key customers
■ Raw material cost inflation, including memory costs
■ Significant execution risk in launching new programs
■ Labor disruptions, both at the company and at key customers
■ Supply chain volatility
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