Magna International (TSE:MG)
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
C$91.00
▲(9.60% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/04/26
The score is driven primarily by improving financial performance (notably stronger TTM free cash flow and manageable leverage) and supportive technical momentum (price above major moving averages with a positive MACD). Guidance was reaffirmed with strong cash/capital return signals, but thin net margins and production/margin uncertainties limit upside, while valuation is constrained by a negative P/E despite a solid dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Free cash flow strength
Sustained, materially stronger free cash flow (FCF) supports capital returns, share buybacks and low capital intensity (CapEx <4% sales). Durable FCF conversion reduces financing risk, funds operational investments, and provides flexibility to absorb cyclical downturns or fund strategic initiatives.
Negative Factors
Thin net margins
Very low net margins constrain return on invested capital and leave limited cushion for cost inflation or warranty shocks. Even with operating margin improvement, persistent below-the-line pressure and mid-single-digit ROE mean profit conversion remains a structural vulnerability versus peers.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Free cash flow strength
Sustained, materially stronger free cash flow (FCF) supports capital returns, share buybacks and low capital intensity (CapEx <4% sales). Durable FCF conversion reduces financing risk, funds operational investments, and provides flexibility to absorb cyclical downturns or fund strategic initiatives.
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Magna International (MG) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
C$23.15B
Dividend Yield3.69%
Average Volume (3M)1.22M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.34
Revenue Growth0.29%
EPS Growth-40.45%
CountryCA
Employees167,000
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.35
Shares Outstanding278,795,470
10 Day Avg. Volume1,147,734
30 Day Avg. Volume1,219,047
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.18
Price to Book (P/B)1.20
Price to Sales (P/S)0.35
P/FCF Ratio8.26
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$85.39Price Target Upside2.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)9.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$57.66B
Magna International Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Magna International Inc. designs, engineers, and manufactures components, assemblies, systems, subsystems, and modules for original equipment manufacturers of vehicles and light trucks worldwide. It operates through four segments: Body Exteriors &...
How the Company Makes Money
Magna primarily makes money by selling automotive parts, systems, and modules to vehicle OEMs under long-term supply contracts tied to specific vehicle programs. Revenue is largely generated from (1) manufacturing and supplying components such as ...
Magna International Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 01, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 31, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call highlighted significant operational and financial progress: strong revenue growth, outsized adjusted EBIT and EPS growth, record Q1 cash generation, successful commercial recoveries, continued operational-excellence momentum and active capital returns. These positives were balanced against tangible headwinds: weaker underlying production and organic sales (when excluding FX), Complete Vehicles softness, a sizeable GAAP impairment tied to divestitures, input-cost and tariff exposures, and geopolitical/supply-chain uncertainties that could create near-term volatility. Management reaffirmed full-year targets but took a measured near-term tone (Q2 margin flat, back-half weighted EBIT). Overall, strong execution and balance-sheet strength dominate the narrative, though several risks require watching.Positive Updates
Revenue and Profit Growth
Sales of $10.4B in Q1, up 3% year-over-year; adjusted EBIT $558M, up 58% YoY; adjusted EBIT margin expanded 190 basis points to 5.4%; adjusted EPS $1.38, up 77% YoY.
Negative Updates
Weaker Underlying Production and Organic Sales
Global light vehicle production declined ~7% in the quarter and Magna-weighted production declined ~5%; excluding foreign exchange, consolidated sales were down about 2% YoY, signaling weaker organic demand.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue and Profit Growth
Sales of $10.4B in Q1, up 3% year-over-year; adjusted EBIT $558M, up 58% YoY; adjusted EBIT margin expanded 190 basis points to 5.4%; adjusted EPS $1.38, up 77% YoY.
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Company Guidance
Magna reaffirmed its 2026 outlook and key targets: weighted sales growth over market of about 1.5% at the midpoint, adjusted EBIT margin of 6.0–6.6%, adjusted EPS $6.25–$7.25 and free cash flow $1.6–$1.8 billion, while trimming North America production to ~14.9M units (‑100k) and Europe to ~16.6M units (‑200k) with China unchanged; it expects an adjusted tax rate of ~23% (Q1 was 23.8%), slightly lower interest expense for the year, a roughly neutral net tariff impact to 2026 EBIT (gross exposure now ~ $160M; net margin effect <10 bps), and a back‑half weighted EBIT cadence (first half ~43–45% of full‑year EBIT); the company also removed ~ $350M of sales for divestitures (minimal earnings/FCF impact), plans to repurchase the remaining ~17M NCIB shares during 2026, and expects closing of lighting/rooftop disposals in H2.Magna International Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
68
Positive
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
78
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 42.32B | 42.75B | 42.84B | 42.80B | 37.84B | 36.24B |
| Gross Profit | 5.32B | 4.41B | 5.80B | 5.61B | 4.65B | 5.14B |
| EBITDA | 3.60B | 3.83B | 3.78B | 3.79B | 3.16B | 3.58B |
| Net Income | 671.18M | 843.51M | 1.01B | 1.21B | 592.00M | 1.51B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 31.68B | 31.36B | 31.04B | 32.26B | 27.79B | 29.09B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.63B | 1.61B | 1.25B | 1.20B | 1.23B | 2.95B |
| Total Debt | 6.70B | 8.32B | 7.07B | 7.22B | 5.07B | 5.67B |
| Total Liabilities | 19.40B | 18.54B | 19.10B | 19.98B | 16.45B | 16.86B |
| Stockholders Equity | 11.92B | 12.47B | 11.52B | 11.88B | 10.94B | 11.84B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 2.79B | 1.82B | 1.46B | 601.00M | 414.00M | 1.57B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 4.22B | 3.66B | 3.63B | 3.15B | 2.10B | 2.94B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.58B | -1.73B | -2.59B | -4.50B | -2.04B | -2.28B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.08B | -1.56B | -989.00M | 1.34B | -1.73B | -1.11B |
Magna International Technical Analysis
Positive
83.03
Price Trends
79.85
Positive
76.08
Positive
68.79
Positive
Market Momentum
0.51
Negative
61.64
Neutral
63.80
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:MG, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 83.03 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 77.35, above the 50-day MA of 79.85, and above the 200-day MA of 68.79, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.51 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 61.64 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 63.80 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TSE:MG.
Magna International Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | C$5.70B | 5.79 | 10.37% | 1.32% | 2.38% | 149.43% | |
71 Outperform | C$23.15B | -328.99 | 5.42% | 3.69% | 0.29% | -40.45% | |
70 Outperform | C$14.95B | 18.41 | 14.41% | 1.44% | 4.34% | -4.98% | |
69 Neutral | C$281.98M | 12.39 | 6.05% | 6.21% | -2.28% | -7.56% | |
69 Neutral | C$746.73M | 6.02 | 7.74% | 1.93% | -1.63% | ― | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
46 Neutral | C$497.04M | 24.24 | 3.40% | ― | -6.30% | ― |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Magna International Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Magna Delivers Strong Q4 2025, Sets Confident 2026 Outlook With Buyback Plan
Positive
Feb 13, 2026
Magna International reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of $10.8 billion, up 2% despite a 1% decline in global light vehicle production, driven by higher volumes on ongoing and new programs and favorable currency movements. Adjusted EBIT rose 18% t...
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