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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#782
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Automobiles And Trucks
$2.2B
Brady Ericson
orgWarner Inc. announced Brady Ericson will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer, and Chris Gropp will serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the separate, publicly traded company that will result from completion of the previously announced proposed spin-off of BorgWarner's Fuel Systems and Aftermarket segments. BorgWarner also announced that the intended company name is PHINIA Inc. (PHINIA).
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = PHIN ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PHIN PHINIA INC. | 59 | 53 | 66 | 70 | 24.8x | 15.3x | 7.3% | 3.0% | 22.0% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 61.0x | $2.2B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
PHINIA INC. (PHIN) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 59.0/100. It ranks #782 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
Average quality profile
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
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View All RatingsROIC 29.0% vs WACC 7.7% (spread +21.4%)
GM 22% vs sector 44%, OM 7% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover 5.61x, R&D intensity 3.0%
Rev growth 5%, 3yr history
Interest coverage 12.7x, Net debt/EBITDA 2.4x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate PHINIA INC. (PHIN) as a Hold with a composite score of 59.0/100 at a current price of $79.17. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
PHINIA INC. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 59.0/100 places it at rank #782 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 5% and momentum in the 70th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
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Value factor score of 66 suggests attractive pricing.
Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
PHINIA INC. represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns PHINIA INC. a Hold rating, with a composite score of 59.0/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #782 of 7,333 stocks, PHIN presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
With a quality score of 53/100, PHIN shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 7.3% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 22.0% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of 3.4% (sector avg: 1.0%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
PHIN's value score of 66/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 24.84x, an EV/EBITDA of 15.34x, a P/B ratio of 1.82x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
PHINIA INC.'s investment score of 28/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 4.6% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of 3.0% (sector: 0.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
PHIN shows strong momentum characteristics with a score of 70/100. The stock has been trending above key moving averages, indicating solid demand from institutional buyers. Revenue growth stands at 4.6% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.03 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. This level of momentum typically signals sustained investor confidence and favorable near-term price action.
PHIN shows good financial stability with a score of 79/100. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 61.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). This suggests manageable leverage and moderate price volatility, making it appropriate for investors seeking a balance between growth potential and capital preservation.
PHINIA INC.'s short interest score of 34/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 61.00x). At $2.2B (mid-cap), PHIN carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
PHIN offers a modest dividend yield of 1.8%. While the income contribution is relatively small, even a small dividend signals management's commitment to shareholder returns and can serve as a signal of financial discipline.
PHINIA INC. is a mid-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #782 of 7,333 overall (89th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 7.3% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of 7.3% above the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While PHIN currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Stability (79) vs Investment (28) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 34% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 485% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 50% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
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