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Adient PLC(ADNT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$16.61
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ADNT

10/23/2026: ADNT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Adient PLC is a leading global manufacturer of automotive seating systems, serving major automakers worldwide. The company is primarily a cyclical industrial play, with its fortunes closely tied to global vehicle production volumes. Its key strengths lie in its massive manufacturing scale and long-standing customer relationships, which help maintain its significant market position. Investors should watch for risks related to automotive cyclicality, raw material cost pressures, and the company's progress in managing its debt and margins. This stock may best suit investors looking for exposure to the automotive sector, though it is not a traditional choice for those prioritizing dividend income.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is tied to the cyclical automotive industry rather than high-growth secular trends.
Momentum investorMixed fitPerformance is conditional on positive trends in global vehicle production.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock is often priced based on cyclical earnings potential and book value.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not currently pay a cash dividend to shareholders.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh exposure to automotive cyclicality and commodity costs creates significant earnings volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock experiences significant price swings linked to automotive market news.
Valuation riskMediumEarnings are subject to cyclical downturns that can compress valuation multiples.
Competition riskMedium / highCompetition from large tier-one suppliers keeps margins under constant pressure.
Business qualityMediumThe business model relies on low-margin, high-volume manufacturing.
Dividend incomeLow / noneAdient does not provide steady income through dividends.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful management of global supply chains and cost structures is critical for profitability.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 10.39%
Avg. Invested days 35
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 2.0
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ADNT receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ADNT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-1661.1%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 1.4%), slightly negative revenue growth (-1.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ADNT's financial health is supported by moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (1.4% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
ADNT's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -1.0% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-1661.1%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-26.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 101.6% and approximately 96.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.17% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 17.43%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 5.60%
Pzena Investment Management, LLC 4.89%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.27%
State Street Corp 4.24%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ADNT generates approximately $66 of gross profit, $30 of operating income, and $14 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and strong capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -117.05% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ADNT has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.30B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 30.2
1Y Target Price 27.64
Price to earnings Ratio 30.2
1Y Target Price 27.64
Volume (30-day avg) 1.0M shares
Beta 1.61
52 Weeks Range 15.91 - 27.32
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 15.91 - 27.32
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.55

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Seating SystemsDesign, manufacture, and sale of complete seating solutions.The primary way Adient earns revenue is by selling seats directly to car companies.
GeographyOperations in Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.Geographic diversification helps hedge against regional economic slowdowns.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 30.2
Forward PE 11.44
Enterprise Value 3.55B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09
Enterprise Value 3.55B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.25
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.19
Shares Outstanding 78.41M
Shares Floating 75.91M
Shares Outstanding 78.41M
Shares Floating 75.91M
Percent Insiders 1.17
Percent Institutions 101.6

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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