(AXL) American Axle Manufacturing - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US0240611030

AXL: Axles, Driveshafts, Gears, Shafts, Clutches, Housings

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AXL) is a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in driveline and metal forming technologies. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, AXL serves as a critical partner to automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. The company operates through two main segments: Driveline and Metal Forming.

The Driveline segment is the core of AXLs business, providing a comprehensive suite of drivetrain components and systems. This includes front and rear axles, driveshafts, differential assemblies, and balance shaft systems. AXL has also been at the forefront of electrification, offering advanced hybrid and electric driveline solutions. These components are designed for a wide range of vehicles, from light passenger cars and crossover vehicles to commercial trucks and off-highway vehicles. The segments disconnecting driveline technology, which improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions, has been particularly notable in supporting the industrys shift toward more sustainable powertrains.

The Metal Forming segment complements the Driveline business by manufacturing high-strength, precision-engineered components for engine, transmission, and driveline systems. These components are critical for both internal combustion engines and electric vehicle architectures. The segment also produces safety-critical components, such as chassis and suspension parts, as well as products for industrial markets. AXLs expertise in metal forming is underpinned by its advanced manufacturing capabilities, including forging, machining, and assembly.

With a global footprint spanning North America, Asia, Europe, and South America, AXL is well-positioned to serve its diverse customer base. The companys strategic locations allow it to maintain close proximity to major automotive hubs, ensuring timely delivery and reducing logistics costs. Over the years, AXL has built a reputation for innovation, quality, and operational efficiency, making it a trusted partner for many leading automotive manufacturers.

Looking ahead, AXL is poised to benefit from the automotive industrys ongoing transformation. As the sector shifts toward electrification and sustainable mobility, AXLs investments in electric drivetrain technologies and lightweight metal forming solutions position it well to capitalize on these trends. From a financial perspective, the companys current market capitalization of $658.45 million and forward P/E of 12.50

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AXL Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 549m
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Auto Parts
GiC Sub-Industry Automotive Parts & Equipment
IPO / Inception 1999-01-29

AXL Stock Ratings

Growth 5y -26.7%
Fundamental -2.97%
Dividend 4.91%
Rel. Strength Industry -39.8
Analysts 3.11/5
Fair Price Momentum 3.93 USD
Fair Price DCF 15.72 USD

AXL Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.00%
Yield on Cost 5y %
Annual Growth 5y 0.00%
Payout Consistency 16.4%

AXL Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -82.7%
Growth Correlation 12m -85.3%
Growth Correlation 5y -36.4%
CAGR 5y 0.91%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.01
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.09
Alpha -46.06
Beta 1.64
Volatility 54.48%
Current Volume 1961.1k
Average Volume 20d 2423.7k
What is the price of AXL stocks?
As of March 17, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 4.50 with a total of 1,961,095 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.96%, over one month by -22.15%, over three months by -29.36% and over the past year by -33.43%.
Is American Axle Manufacturing a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, American Axle Manufacturing is currently (March 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -2.97 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of AXL as of March 2025 is 3.93. This means that AXL is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -12.67%.
Is AXL a buy, sell or hold?
American Axle Manufacturing has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.11. Therefor, it is recommend to hold AXL.
  • Strong Buy: 0
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 6
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for AXL stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, AXL American Axle Manufacturing will be worth about 4.3 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 4.50. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -5.56%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 6.1 36.4%
Analysts Target Price 7.7 70.9%
ValueRay Target Price 4.3 -5.6%