CIE Automotive stock carries record H1 profit into acquisition plans

CIE Automotive stock (ISIN ES0105630315) was last at EUR 25.60 on the Madrid Stock Exchange on September 28, 2026 at 5:35 p.m. CEST, down 0.39 percent from the prior close. The company is entering an acquisition phase after reporting record first-half profit, with Brazil and Mexico identified as priority markets.

Record profit supports expansion

As Democrata reported on August 30, 2026, CIE Automotive had begun several due diligence processes for potential acquisitions that could be completed from 2027. The reported strategy centers on component manufacturers in Brazil and Mexico, while the company plans to expand in India through its own factories.

The financial base is substantial. According to Democrata, first-half 2026 revenue reached EUR 2.1 billion, EBITDA was EUR 401.1 million and net profit reached a record EUR 191.3 million. The EBITDA margin stood at 19.1 percent, while operating cash generation exceeded EUR 275 million through June.

Bankinter sees 42.97 percent upside

Democrata reported that Bankinter maintained a Buy recommendation and a EUR 36.60 price target in its analysis dated August 14, 2026. The target lies 42.97 percent above the September 28 share price of EUR 25.60, calculated from the two published levels.

The acquisition strategy also creates an execution test. The same Democrata report said that valuation, financing and integration will determine whether new purchases add value. CIE Automotive's net financial debt was EUR 962.4 million, equal to 1.19 times EBITDA, giving investors a concrete leverage measure for future deals.

Stock remains below yearly high

CIE Automotive had a market capitalization of EUR 3.0 billion on September 28, 2026. Its 52-week range was EUR 24.90 to EUR 33.00, placing the EUR 25.60 price 22.42 percent below the yearly high while the next scheduled earnings date is October 28, 2026, according to Folivue.

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