Continental AG
Industry Group: Auto Components
Country/Region: Germany
Identifier: ETR:CON
Continental is a global tier-one auto supplier and branded tiremaker. Its operating segments are automotive (market leader in wheel brake, electronic brake and airbag systems, radar and sensor systems, access systems and display solutions), Tires, ContiTech (rubber supplies for auto and industrial applications), and contract manufacturing (legacy manufacturing for spinoff of Vitesco) contributed 15%, 75%, 18% and 0%, respectively, to group adjusted EBIT in 2023. Its top five customers include BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Volkswagen, representing 34% of total revenue. Europe is the firm's largest market at 49% of total revenue, followed by North America at 27%, Asia (mostly China) at 21%, and 4% in other regions. The firm intends to spin off the auto unit at the end of 2025.
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Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Auto Components 160 out of 245
Universe
Global Universe 6693 out of 14637
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Industry Comparison
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|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. |
10.5
Low
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5 out of 245 |
| Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd. |
21.9
Medium
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119 out of 245 |
| Continental AG |
24.6
Medium
|
160 out of 245 |
| Ningbo Tuopu Group Co., Ltd. |
34.2
High
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234 out of 245 |
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35.3
High
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