• Earnings per share of $2.03, slightly below the estimated $2.12, with substantial revenue of approximately $32.44 trillion, surpassing the estimated $31.05 billion.
• A 17% decline in fourth-quarter operating profit due to increased spending on promotions amid a slowing car market.
• Forecasts a revenue growth of 3% to 4% for 2025, with an expected operating margin decrease to between 7% and 8%.

Hyundai Motor Company, trading under the symbol HYMTF on the PNK exchange, is a major player in the global automotive industry. It ranks as the world's third-largest automaker by sales, alongside its affiliate Kia. Hyundai is known for its wide range of vehicles, including electric and hybrid models, competing with giants like Toyota and Volkswagen.

On January 23, 2025, Hyundai reported earnings per share of $2.03, slightly below the estimated $2.12. Despite this, the company achieved substantial revenue of approximately $32.44 trillion, surpassing the estimated $31.05 billion. This revenue growth highlights Hyundai's ability to generate significant sales, even amid challenging market conditions.

During its Q4 2024 earnings call, Hyundai revealed a 17% decline in its fourth-quarter operating profit, more than analysts had anticipated. This decrease was due to increased spending on promotions amid a slowing car market. The company also projected that its sales growth for 2025 would halve due to softening vehicle demand and rising competition.

Hyundai forecasts a revenue growth of 3% to 4% for 2025, a significant drop from the 7.7% growth seen the previous year. The company expects its operating margin to decrease to between 7% and 8%, down from 8.1% in 2024. These projections reflect increasing business uncertainties, including a slowdown in major markets and reduced demand for electric vehicles.

Despite these challenges, Hyundai's financial metrics indicate a relatively low valuation compared to its earnings, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 1.66. The company's price-to-sales ratio and enterprise value to sales ratio both stand at 0.31, suggesting the market values its sales at about 31% of its current market price. However, the enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is notably negative at -62.21, indicating potential challenges in generating cash flow relative to its enterprise value.