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Polestar Automotive Holding UK Limited (PSNY)

Undervalued
Consumer CyclicalAuto ManufacturersSweden

Fundamental

31

Price

$6.54

Market Cap

$1.07B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC engages in the research and development, marketing, commercialization, and sale of battery electric vehicles in Europe, North America, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and internationally. The company offers battery electric vehicles, including Polestar 2 (PS2); Polestar 3 (PS3); Polestar 4 (PS4); Polestar 5 (PS5); and Polestar 6 (PS6), a roadster. It also provides licenses and royalties; software and performance engineered kits; and carbon credits. In addition, the company is involved in vehicle leasing activity. Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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Direct competitors

Who this company fights with for the same customers

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P/E: 328.5Score: 49Market cap: $1.49T

Polestar's 20-F names Tesla as its main pure-play premium electric rival, and the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 are shopped directly against the Model 3 and Model Y by the same buyers.

P/E: —Score: 34Market cap: $1.60B

Polestar names Lucid among its pure-play electric competitors, targeting the same high-end electric saloon and SUV customers in North America and Europe.

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW Group)BMW

BMW is named by Polestar as a principal premium-segment competitor, with the iX and iX3 going after the same affluent European and US buyers as the Polestar 3.

Mercedes-Benz Group AGMBG

Mercedes-Benz is listed by Polestar among its principal premium rivals, competing for the same luxury electric saloon and SUV customers in Europe, China and North America.

Audi AG (Volkswagen Group)Not tracked

Audi is named by Polestar as a core premium competitor, and the Q6 e-tron is priced and sized against the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 for the same buyer.

NIO Inc. (蔚来)NIO

Polestar lists NIO among the pure-play electric makers it competes with, both selling premium electric saloons and SUVs in China and pushing into the same European markets.

Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$181M

Trailing 12 months to the last reported quarter — estimated from per-share metrics

Net Income

$-173M

Trailing 12 months to the last reported quarter — estimated from per-share metrics

Free Cash Flow

$-1.02B

Total Equity

$-9.04B

Total Liabilities

$6.02B

Current Ratio

0.32

Interest Coverage

-

Debt/EBITDA

-

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

CyclicalUndervalued

Fair Value

$12.50

Current Price

$6.54

Margin of Safety

+47.7%

Fair Value Range

$11.88 - $13.13

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$12.50
Discounted cash flow (DCF):Not applicable to this type of company
Earnings multiple (P/E):Not enough data to compute it
Graham growth formula:Not applicable to this type of company
Earnings power value (EPV):Not enough data to compute it
Justified P/B:Not applicable to this type of company
Dividend discount (Gordon):Not applicable to this type of company
P/FFO, funds from operations:Not applicable to this type of company
Mid-cycle earnings:Not enough data to compute it
Revenue multiple:Not applicable to this type of company
Analyst Consensus:Sell (0B / 3H / 6S)
Last Earnings Surprise:-97.16%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

-

ROE

-18.2%

P/B Ratio

100.93

P/FCF

-

Gross Margin

-1.4%

ROIC

32.0%

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

32.0%

WACC

1.9%

ROIC − WACC

+30.0 pp

ROIC exceeds the cost of capital — the company is creating value for shareholders.

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (3)

  • ROIC 32.0%
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 38.0%
  • Net Margin Trend -77.1% vs -100.8%

Failed (11)

  • Price CAGR -54.07%
  • Gross Margin -1.4%
  • P/B Ratio 100.93
  • Operating Margin -59.7%
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • Current Ratio
  • DCF valuation (Unknown)
  • ROE -18.2%
  • Analyst Consensus 0% Buy
  • Earnings Surprise avg -106.5%
  • Piotroski F-Score 1/9

Unavailable (13)

  • EPS data insufficient
  • P/FCF NaN
  • Dividend Payout NaN%
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • CapEx intensity
  • Interest Coverage
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • Price below Graham Number
  • PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/Net Income)
  • Share Dilution (missing shares data)

Piotroski F-Score

1/9

Serious financial concerns

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

-

Low quality: investigate accounting

Share Dilution

-

Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly

Institutional Holdings

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Mr. Michael LohschellerCEO & Director57
Mr. Jean-François MadyChief Financial Officer54
Mr. Jonas EngströmChief Operating Officer49
Mr. Gerry YangChief Technology Officer-
Ms. Anna GavrilovaHead of Investor Relations-
Ms. Anna RudensjoChief Legal Officer & General Counsel-
Mr. Theo KjellbergHead of Corporate Communications Global-
Mr. Michael ManskeChief Communications Officer and Head of Communications & Marketing Global-
Ms. Nina HenricssonChief Human Resources Officer-
Mr. Marius HaylerHead of Norway & Nordic Region-

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Latest News

Recent headlines for PSNY, sourced from Markets Gazette.

  • 4/9/2026POSITIVE
    Polestar's Electrifying Surge: 13,126 Cars Sold, Best First Quarter Ever

    Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC (PSNY) shares saw a premarket increase following the announcement of its strongest-ever first quarter for retail sales, with 13,126 vehicles delivered globally. This performance was bolstered by a significant 50% expansion of its retail footprint, indicating successful strategic growth initiatives. The company's ability to achieve record sales and expand its physical presence suggests robust demand and effective operational execution. For investors, this quarter's results signal a positive trajectory and potential for continued market share gains in the competitive electric vehicle sector.

  • 3/7/2026NEGATIVE
    What Drove Polestar Stock Down 29% This Week?

    Polestar's stock experienced a significant downturn, plummeting 29% over the past week. While the exact catalyst remains unclear, the sharp decline suggests underlying investor concerns or negative market sentiment impacting the electric vehicle manufacturer. Investors are closely monitoring for any official statements or further developments that could explain the substantial price drop and its implications for the company's future performance and valuation.

via Markets Gazette