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(NYSE:PHIN)
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
$81.00
▲(2.38% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:02/14/26
The score is driven primarily by stable-but-not-strong financial quality (modest, uneven margins/returns offset by solid cash generation) and strong technical uptrend/momentum. These positives are partially offset by a demanding valuation (high P/E with modest yield) and a constructive but cautious outlook that acknowledges margin headwinds and flat industry volumes.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Consistent operating and positive free cash flow give PHINIA durable internal funding for R&D, capex, debt reduction and buybacks. With OCF around $308–$312M and FCF near $188M in 2025, the company can finance strategic actions and absorb cyclical dips without immediate external funding.
Segment diversification & margins
Two distinct, recurring businesses—Fuel Systems and Aftermarket—each delivered growth and solid segment margins (Aftermarket notably higher). This diversification reduces reliance on a single program, smooths cash generation across cycles, and supports sustained profitability even if one end-market softens.
Capital returns and improving leverage
Meaningful share repurchases, steady dividends and a modest decline in net leverage show disciplined capital allocation and balance sheet management. Healthy liquidity and lower leverage enhance strategic optionality for M&A or investments and provide resilience through industry cycles.
Negative Factors
Modest, uneven profitability
Margins and returns are modest and have been inconsistent versus prior years. A lower operating margin and thin net margin constrain reinvestment and limit buffer against cost shocks. Persistent low profitability reduces resilience and heightens sensitivity to cyclical or structural cost pressures.
Structural margin headwinds
Management cites FX, tariffs and portfolio inclusion impacts as recurring margin drags. Exposure to trade policy and currency swings can produce persistent margin volatility unless offset by sustained pricing power, localized sourcing, or permanent product mix shifts.
Growth dependent on share gains
Company outlook assumes modest organic growth driven by share gains rather than market expansion. That raises execution risk: if competitors defend platforms or aftermarket trends weaken, PHINIA may struggle to convert product wins into durable top-line growth, pressuring margins and returns.
PHINIA Inc. (PHIN) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$3.00B
Dividend Yield1.77%
Average Volume (3M)389.10K
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.7
Beta (1Y)1.12
Revenue Growth-0.72%
EPS Growth-4.90%
CountryUS
Employees12,700
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.18
Shares Outstanding37,915,160
10 Day Avg. Volume467,677
30 Day Avg. Volume389,104
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.24
Price to Book (P/B)1.58
Price to Sales (P/S)0.72
P/FCF Ratio13.38
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.23
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.06
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.00
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$74.47Price Target Upside-5.88% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)5.77
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.59B
PHINIA Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company DescriptionPHINIA Inc. develops and manufactures gasoline and diesel fuel injection components and systems. The company also sells products and services to independent aftermarket customers and original equipment service customers with new and remanufactured products. Its product portfolio includes a range of solutions covering the fuel injection, electronics and engine management, starters and alternators, maintenance, test equipment, and vehicle diagnostics categories. The company was incorporated in 2023 and is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
How the Company Makes MoneyPHIN generates revenue primarily through the sale of its automotive components and systems to OEMs and aftermarket distributors. The company's revenue model is based on a combination of direct sales, long-term contracts with automotive manufacturers, and partnerships with other industry leaders to co-develop innovative technologies. Key revenue streams include the sale of fuel systems, electrical components, and advanced sensors, as well as ongoing support services and maintenance contracts. Additionally, PHIN benefits from significant collaborations with major automotive firms, which not only provide a steady stream of orders but also enhance its market position through shared research and development initiatives.
PHINIA Inc. Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 12, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 24, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized multiple positive operational and financial outcomes — quarterly and full-year revenue growth, meaningful cash generation, strong capital returns, strategic wins (including aerospace contract expansion and new alternative-fuel business), and an improved effective tax rate. These positives were tempered by margin compression (flat full-year EBITDA and ~40 bps decline in margin), dilution from FX/tariffs/SEM inclusion, regional softness in Europe and some mix-related headwinds, and remaining one-off separation items. Management provided a constructive but cautious 2026 outlook that assumes modest organic growth supported by share gains and continued cash generation.Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Total net sales of $889 million in Q4, up 6.7% year-over-year; excluding FX impacts and SEM contribution, revenue was up 2.3%.
Improved Profitability Metrics in Quarter
Adjusted EBITDA of $116 million for Q4, up $6 million year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13% and adjusted earnings per diluted share of $1.18 vs. $0.71 prior year.
Segment Strength — Fuel Systems and Aftermarket
Fuel Systems Q4 sales of $560 million, up 7.9% with adjusted operating margin of 10.7%; Aftermarket Q4 sales of $329 million, up 4.8% with adjusted operating margin of 15.8%. Both segments delivered year-over-year growth for the third consecutive quarter.
Full-Year Revenue and Cash Generation
Full-year adjusted revenue approximately $3.5 billion (adjusted), up ~3% excluding certain 2024 contract manufacturing impacts; cash flow from operations of $312 million and adjusted free cash flow of $212 million (above guidance).
Strong Capital Return and Balance Sheet
Returned over $500 million to shareholders since the spin (repurchases and dividends); repurchased ~9.8 million shares (~21% of original share count); Q4 cash and cash equivalents $359 million, total liquidity $859 million, net leverage reduced from 1.4x to 1.3x, and $24 million of debt repaid.
Strategic Wins and Product/Market Expansion
Won third aerospace & defense contract (post-combustion fuel valve), contract extensions with global commercial vehicle OEMs, and a new CNG port fuel injector win in India; added ~5,800 new SKUs and completed first acquisition and aerospace quality certification in 2025.
Tax Rate Improvement
Moved adjusted effective tax rate from 41.5% in 2024 to 32.5% in 2025 and reduced cash taxes paid to $61 million from $94 million (with noted one-off items).
2026 Financial Outlook
Guidance for 2026: net sales $3.5–$3.7 billion (midpoint mid-single-digit growth inclusive of FX; low-single-digit excluding FX), adjusted EBITDA $485–$525 million (13.7%–14.3% margin), and adjusted free cash flow $200–$240 million; adjusted ETR guidance 30%–34%.
Negative Updates
Full-Year EBITDA Flat and Margin Compression
Full-year adjusted EBITDA of $478 million was flat year-over-year with a margin of 13.7%, a decline of 40 basis points vs. prior year.
Margin Headwinds from FX, SEM Inclusion and Mix
Q4 margin diluted by FX, inclusion of SEM, and unfavorable product mix (20 basis point decline in Q4 margin); FX and tariff effects each contributed roughly a ~20 basis point negative impact to full-year margins.
Regional and Mix Challenges
Lower sales in Europe within Fuel Systems and somewhat lower commercial vehicle sales in the Americas partially offset gains in Asia and the U.S.; unfavorable product mix pressures noted in Asia and the Americas.
Tariff Dynamics are Dilutive
Tariff recoveries contributed revenue (Q4 ~$15 million; full year ~$38 million) but are dilutive to margins and management assumes tariffs will be broadly breakeven in 2026, limiting margin upside.
One-Off and Separation Expenses
Separation-related transaction and finalization costs remain in the adjusted free cash flow bridge (noted as decreasing over time) and some 2025 tax reductions were one-offs, meaning future cash taxes may normalize higher.
Modest Near-Term Volume Outlook
Industry volumes expected to be flat to slightly down globally in 2026 (including BEV sales); company guidance growth relies on market share gains and mix shifts rather than strong underlying market expansion.
Company Guidance
PHINIA guided 2026 net sales of $3.5–$3.7 billion (midpoint ≈ $3.6B), saying this implies mid‑single‑digit growth inclusive of FX (low‑single‑digit ex‑FX) with industry volumes expected flat to slightly down globally; management noted roughly a two‑point FX benefit and assumed tariffs to be breakeven. They projected adjusted EBITDA of $485–$525 million (13.7%–14.3% margin), cited roughly 20% incremental conversion of incremental revenue to EBITDA, and gave adjusted free cash flow of $200–$240 million with an adjusted effective tax rate of 30%–34% (cash taxes run‑rate without one‑offs ~$75–$85M). Guidance excludes potential future policy or tariff changes.PHINIA Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Stable revenue with modest but volatile profitability (2025 operating margin ~7.7%, net margin ~3.7%) and returns that are below prior peaks; balance sheet leverage is moderate and improving, while operating cash flow and free cash flow are solid despite some multi-year cyclicality.Income Statement
Revenue has been relatively stable from 2021–2025 with low-to-mid single-digit movement (2025 up ~1.6% vs. 2024 down ~2.8%). Profitability is positive but mixed: gross margin improved versus 2023, yet operating profitability and net margin remain modest in 2025 (~7.7% operating margin and ~3.7% net margin) and are well below the stronger 2022 level. Net income recovered versus 2024, but the overall earnings profile shows volatility over time, which tempers the score.67
Positive
Balance Sheet
Leverage is moderate for the period, with debt running below equity and improving in 2025 versus 2024 (debt-to-equity ~0.61 vs. ~0.66). However, equity declined from 2023 to 2025, and returns on equity have been inconsistent—improving to ~8.2% in 2025 but still below the peak seen in 2022. Overall, the balance sheet looks serviceable, but not notably strong given the uneven profitability and shrinking equity base.63
Positive
Cash Flow
Cash generation is a relative strength: operating cash flow has been solid and stable across 2024–2025 (about $308–$312M) and free cash flow remains meaningfully positive (about $188M in 2025). Free cash flow did decline in 2025 (down ~22.6%), but cash conversion remains reasonable with free cash flow at roughly 60% of net income in 2025. The key weakness is variability over the longer history (including very weak free cash flow in 2021), indicating cash flow can be cyclical.70
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 3.48B | 3.40B | 3.50B | 3.35B | 3.23B |
| Gross Profit | 727.00M | 726.00M | 692.00M | 722.00M | 675.00M |
| EBITDA | 437.00M | 446.00M | 433.00M | 545.00M | 424.00M |
| Net Income | 130.00M | 79.00M | 102.00M | 262.00M | 152.00M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 3.82B | 3.77B | 4.04B | 4.07B | 4.18B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 359.00M | 484.00M | 365.00M | 251.00M | 259.00M |
| Total Debt | 1.02B | 1.04B | 864.00M | 1.13B | 1.14B |
| Total Liabilities | 2.23B | 2.19B | 2.15B | 2.43B | 2.47B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.59B | 1.57B | 1.89B | 1.64B | 1.71B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 188.00M | 203.00M | 100.00M | 196.00M | 1.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 312.00M | 308.00M | 250.00M | 303.00M | 147.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -132.00M | -101.00M | -150.00M | -105.00M | -140.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -310.00M | -96.00M | 20.00M | -185.00M | -44.00M |
PHINIA Inc. Technical Analysis
Positive
79.12
Price Trends
68.22
Positive
60.94
Positive
55.31
Positive
Market Momentum
2.69
Negative
72.48
Negative
71.39
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For PHIN, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 79.12 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 73.64, above the 50-day MA of 68.22, and above the 200-day MA of 55.31, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 2.69 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 72.48 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 71.39 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for PHIN.
PHINIA Inc. Risk Analysis
PHINIA Inc. disclosed 30 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. PHINIA Inc. reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
PHINIA Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | $6.80B | 16.30 | 9.21% | 2.63% | -1.90% | -13.86% | |
72 Outperform | $2.62B | 13.05 | 14.37% | 0.57% | -4.03% | -39.51% | |
68 Neutral | $3.00B | 23.72 | 8.23% | 1.77% | -0.72% | -4.90% | |
63 Neutral | $3.85B | 12.66 | ― | 1.49% | -1.09% | 56.16% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
55 Neutral | $1.95B | -6.88 | -16.78% | ― | -1.04% | -1510.41% | |
53 Neutral | $4.18B | 78.86 | -4.82% | 1.70% | -18.23% | ― |
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