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Adient PLC(ADNT)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ADNT
09/24/2026: ADNT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Adient PLC is a leading global automotive seating supplier that operates as a pure-play manufacturer for major vehicle brands. Its primary strengths lie in its massive scale, deep technical expertise, and integration into the global automotive supply chain. The main investment story involves the transition of the automotive industry toward electric vehicles, where Adient hopes to capture value through premium, high-tech seating systems. However, the stock is subject to significant risks, including high cyclicity, intense price pressure from large OEMs, and sensitivity to raw material costs. Adient may best suit value investors looking for exposure to the automotive sector, provided they monitor global vehicle production trends and cost management milestones closely.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Adient's growth is largely tied to cyclical automotive production, limiting explosive upside potential. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | The stock can show volatility based on automotive industry news, requiring positive technical signals. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The stock is often priced based on historical earnings metrics and asset value in the manufacturing sector. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not currently pay a regular dividend. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Exposure to cyclical automotive demand creates higher price volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock price is highly sensitive to macro automotive demand trends and economic cycles. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market pricing depends on earnings recovery, which is subject to industry headwinds. |
| Competition risk (Seating Systems) | Medium / high | Adient competes with large, well-capitalized firms that pressure pricing. |
| Business quality | Medium | While an industry leader, margins are constrained by OEM bargaining power. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | The absence of a dividend excludes the stock from income-focused portfolios. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Success relies on effective cost management and operational efficiency in a low-margin environment. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 10.39% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/24/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.40B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 32.51 | 1Y Target Price 29.55 |
Price to earnings Ratio 32.51 | 1Y Target Price 29.55 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 969.6K shares | Beta 1.53 | 52 Weeks Range 16.77 - 27.32 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 16.77 - 27.32 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.55 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Seating Systems | Assembly and supply of full seat systems for global automotive manufacturers. | This is the primary revenue driver, tied directly to how many cars are built and sold globally. |
| Seating Components | Manufacturing of metal frames, tracks, and mechanisms. | A steady secondary revenue stream providing parts to various tiers of the automotive supply chain. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 32.51 | Forward PE 5.92 | Enterprise Value 2.87B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09 |
Enterprise Value 2.87B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.19 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.69 | Shares Outstanding 78.41M | Shares Floating 75.89M |
Shares Outstanding 78.41M | Shares Floating 75.89M | ||
Percent Insiders 1.17 | Percent Institutions 101.94 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Adient PLC
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2016-10-31 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Jerome J. Dorlack | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Auto Parts | Full time employees 65000 | Website https://www.adient.com |
Full time employees 65000 | Website https://www.adient.com | ||
Adient plc engages in the design, development, manufacture, and market of seating systems and components for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and light trucks in United States. Its automotive seating solutions include complete seating systems, mechanisms, frames, foams, head restraints, armrests, and trim covers. The company serves automotive original equipment manufacturers in North America and South America; Europe, Middle East, and Africa; and Asia. Adient plc was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
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