SRIStoneridge Inc. (SRI) presents a mixed investment profile. While it shows potential for growth in its core automotive electronics segments and maintains a reasonable debt-to-equity ratio, it is currently experiencing negative earnings and is trading at a high valuation relative to its profitability.
Stoneridge operates within the automotive industry, which is undergoing significant technological shifts like electrification and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Their focus on engineered electrical and electronic systems positions them to benefit from these trends, but competition and the cyclical nature of the auto industry present challenges.
Stoneridge Inc. exhibits a mixed financial picture. While revenue has shown growth in recent periods, the company is struggling with profitability, reporting negative EPS and net income. Its balance sheet is moderately leveraged, with increasing debt levels, but current assets cover current liabilities. Free cash flow generation has been inconsistent.
The stock has shown recent positive performance over multiple short-term periods (5D, 1M, 6M, YTD), though it has experienced significant decline over the past year. Technical indicators suggest a potential for upward movement, with some oscillators indicating buying signals, but moving averages mostly suggest selling pressure in the medium term.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Automotive Technology Transition | 70 |
| Global Automotive Market Trends | 55 |
| Supplier Diversification | 60 |
| Technological Obsolescence Risk | 60 |
| Regulatory Environment (Automotive) | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 50 |
| Profitability | 10 |
| Growth | 30 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 60 |
| Cash Flow | 50 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 40 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Volume | 60 |
| Short-Term Performance | 70 |
| Long-Term Trend | 20 |
Positive Short-Term Performance
The stock has shown strong recent performance, with a 1-month return of 18.64% and a Year-to-Date (YTD) return of 33.62%. This indicates positive momentum and investor interest.
Attractive Valuation Metrics (PS)
The Price-to-Sales (PS) ratio of 0.2 (TTM) suggests that the stock may be undervalued relative to its revenue, especially when compared to historical PS ratios.
Consistent Negative Earnings Per Share (EPS)
The company has consistently reported negative EPS (TTM: -0.64), with significant misses compared to estimates in recent quarters (e.g., -350% surprise in 2025Q1). This indicates ongoing profitability challenges.
Negative Net Income and Margins
The company has reported negative net income in the most recent annual periods (-$16.52 million in 2024) and negative net margins (e.g., -1.8% in 2024). This indicates that the company is not generating profits from its operations.
August 2025
7
Next Earnings Date
H: $-0.09
A: $-0.09
L: $-0.09
H: 218.09M
A: 218.09M
L: 218.09M
Stoneridge, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs and manufactures engineered electrical and electronic systems, components, and modules for the automotive, commercial, off-highway, and agricultural vehicle markets in North America, South America, Europe, Mexico, China, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Control Devices, Electronics, and Stoneridge Brazil. The Control Devices segment offers actuators, sensors, switches, actuators, and connectors that monitor, measure, or activate specific functions within a vehicle. The Electronics segment designs and manufactures driver information systems, vision systems, connectivity and compliance products, and control modules. Its products collect, store, and display vehicle information, such as speed, pressure, maintenance data, trip information, operator performance, temperature, distance traveled, and driver messages related to vehicle performance. The Stoneridge Brazil segment designs, manufactures, and sells vehicle tracking devices and monitoring services; vehicle security alarms and convenience accessories, including parking sensors and rearview cameras; telematics solutions used for fleet management and multimedia devices; and driver information systems. The company provides its products and systems to various original equipment manufacturers and tier 1 customers, as well as aftermarket distributors. Stoneridge, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Novi, Michigan.
14.00 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for SRI have a max estimate of 16.00 and a min estimate of 12.00.