Dauch Corporation (GB:DCH)
LSE:DCH
DCH Stock Chart & Stats
450.00 p
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Market closed
450.00 p
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range360.00 p - 680.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)121.58K
Market Cap
£1.09B
Enterprise Value4.19B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£708.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£4.17B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.71
Next Earnings
May 01, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.13Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.05
Shares Outstanding235,984,920
10 Day Avg. Volume116,621
30 Day Avg. Volume121,585
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.24
Price to Book (P/B)1.16
Price to Sales (P/S)0.13
P/FCF Ratio4.79
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£759.43Price Target Upside68.76% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)40.84
Revenue Forecast (FY)£762.43B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow and positive free cash flow in 2025 indicate the core business generates real cash to fund operations and reinvestment. Over 2–6 months this provides a durable buffer to support working capital, fund targeted capex and help service debt, even if insufficient alone to fully de‑lever.
Acquisition Expands Scale & DiversificationClosing the Dauch Group deal materially increases scale, product breadth and geographic reach. Structural diversification across driveline and metal forming and wider end markets should reduce single‑market cyclicality, improve commercial leverage with OEMs and suppliers, and support steadier revenue flows as integration progresses.
Material Synergy OpportunityA clearly quantified $300M synergy program with front‑loaded savings and early EBITDA flow‑through can sustainably raise margins and free cash flow if executed. Delivered synergies would accelerate deleveraging and expand operating margins, creating a structural improvement in profitability and financial resilience.
Bears Say
Very High LeverageSharp debt increases and a debt-to-equity ratio near 6.5x materially heighten refinancing and solvency risk for an auto‑parts supplier. Elevated leverage raises interest burden, reduces flexibility to absorb volatility, and constrains strategic optionality—a persistent structural vulnerability until significant deleveraging occurs.
Thin Net ProfitabilityModest gross and operating margins and a slight GAAP net loss in 2025 leave little cushion for non‑operating costs or higher interest. Thin profitability increases sensitivity to volume, price or commodity swings and limits the company’s ability to self‑fund large strategic initiatives without relying on sustained cost improvements.
Near‑term Integration Cash & Restructuring CostsLarge upfront cash requirements for restructuring and synergy capture will materially reduce free cash available in the near term, delaying deleveraging and increasing liquidity pressure. These planned outlays create execution and timing risk that can persist over the 2–3 year integration horizon if savings are delayed.
Dauch Corporation News
DCH FAQ
What was Dauch Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Dauch Corporation lowest share price was 360.00 p and its highest was 680.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Dauch Corporation’s market cap?
Dauch Corporation’s market cap is £1.09B.
When is Dauch Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dauch Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is May 01, 2026 which is in 27 days.
How were Dauch Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Dauch Corporation released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported 0.053 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -0.012 p by 0.065 p.
Is Dauch Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Dauch Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Dauch Corporation pay dividends?
Dauch Corporation does not currently pay dividends.
What is Dauch Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Dauch Corporation’s EPS estimate is -0.13.
How many shares outstanding does Dauch Corporation have?
Dauch Corporation has 235,984,920 shares outstanding.
What happened to Dauch Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Dauch Corporation reported an EPS of 0.053 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -0.012 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -15.702%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Dauch Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:DCH
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Dauch Corporation Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£759.43 (68.76% Upside)
£759.43 (68.76% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:DCH Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
52.04%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-3.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
31.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Dauch Corporation
Dauch Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, engineers, and manufactures driveline and metal forming technologies that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. It operates through two segments, 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 range of products, such as engine, transmission, driveline, and safety-critical components for traditional internal combustion engine and electric vehicle architectures, including light vehicles, commercial vehicles, and off-highway vehicles, as well as products for industrial markets. It operates in North America, Asia, Europe, and South America. The company was formerly known as American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Dauch Corporation in January 2026. Dauch Corporation was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
DCH Company Deck
DCH Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a constructive strategic picture: management closed a transformational acquisition that materially expands scale, product breadth and global reach, identified $300M of synergies with front‑loaded capture, and provided ambitious combined‑company 2026 guidance (sales $10.3B–$10.7B, EBITDA $1.3B–$1.4B, FCF $235M–$325M). Operationally, adjusted EBITDA margin improved and adjusted free cash flow remained positive. Offsetting these positives are a larger GAAP net loss, a year‑over‑year revenue decline in 2025, higher interest expense and significant near‑term cash outlays for restructuring and synergy implementation plus integration/accounting complexity. Management expects these headwinds to be transitional and to yield improving margins, synergies and cash flow over the next 2–3 years.View all GB:DCH earnings summariesDCH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
759.43 p
▲(68.76% Upside)