As one of the biggest auto component suppliers in the world, Denso's (OTCPK:DNZOY) (6902.T) basic operating environment isn't all that much different than that at Continental AG (OTCPK:CTTAY), Valeo (OTCPK:VLEEY), Bosch, Delphi (NYSE:DLPH), BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA)
and so on. Major trends like electrification, fuel
efficiency/emissions, and driver assistance loom large when considering
Denso's future growth. On the other hand, Denso's reliance on Toyota (NYSE:TM)
is a notable difference, and I'm not sure Denso has shown it has the
products/technology to clearly stand out from the crowd - at least in
the initial launch windows for many of these technologies.
Given its different product, customer, and technology exposures, I'm
expecting less revenue growth from Denso than I am from BorgWarner,
Continental, Delphi, and Valeo over the long term, but that's not to say
I don't like the company and a long-term revenue CAGR of 5% isn't
exactly soft by auto supplier standards. I do expect some margin uplift
as Denso moves beyond significant start-up/launch expenses, but
improving its gross margin and free cash flow efficiency would be a
welcome positive driver. Denso looks undervalued enough to consider, but
I can't call it my favorite name in the sector on the basis of
underlying company quality.
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