One-glance verdict
$278.48 our estimate vs market $388.33
Wall Street consensus: $459.93 (65.2% higher than our fair-value estimate)
39% above our estimate, beyond the bull case
Fundamentals snapshot
RACE · NYQ · Consumer Cyclical · Auto Manufacturers
Current price
$388.33
52-week range
$312.51 - $503.78
Market cap
$68.14B
One-glance verdict
Wall Street consensus: $459.93 (65.2% higher than our fair-value estimate)
39% above our estimate, beyond the bull case
Balance sheet
Net debt $1.95B. Interest coverage shows how many times profit covers the interest bill.
What stands out
What this company does
Ferrari makes most of its money by selling a small number of very expensive, high-performance sports cars to an exclusive list of wealthy clients. Beyond the cars themselves, the company also profits from its world-famous brand through merchandise licensing, theme parks, and by providing high-priced parts and services to existing owners. This business model creates very high profit margins (the percentage of each sales dollar the company gets to keep as profit) and an intensely loyal customer base.
Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1947, the company initially focused on race cars, quickly gaining fame on the track. This racing heritage is still a core part of its identity and a major reason for its strong brand image. A key turning point was the decision to start selling road cars to the public, which funded its racing ambitions. Over the years, Ferrari became a symbol of Italian design, luxury, and high performance. In 2015, it was spun off from its longtime parent company, Fiat Chrysler, and became a publicly traded company on its own.
Ferrari designs and manufactures some of the world's most sought-after luxury performance sports cars. You would recognize their cars by their distinctive 'prancing horse' logo and classic red color, although they come in many others. Beyond the cars themselves, the company sells a lifestyle, offering everything from branded clothing and accessories to operating theme parks and museums. They are also a major name in motorsports, especially Formula 1, which is a business in itself and a powerful marketing tool.
This is Ferrari's main business, making up the vast majority of its revenue (the money it brings in from sales). The company sells a range of very expensive sports cars, often with long waiting lists, which helps maintain their exclusive appeal. Customers can also personalize their cars with high-priced options, which adds significantly to the profit on each vehicle. This segment also includes the sale of replacement parts to service and maintain the cars, which provides a steady stream of income.
This part of the business leverages Ferrari's famous brand name and its successful Formula 1 racing team. It generates revenue from sponsorships with other companies who want to be associated with the Ferrari image. It also includes income from licensing the Ferrari brand for a wide variety of products, like watches, clothing, and even theme parks in places like Abu Dhabi. While smaller than car sales, this is a profitable segment that helps build the brand's global recognition.
Ferrari has a long history of producing high-performance engines and sometimes supplies them to other car manufacturers. This business line generates a smaller portion of the company's overall revenue. For example, in the past, they have provided engines for other luxury car brands. This segment also includes the sale of engines for use in motorsports outside of Ferrari's own teams.
Ferrari's strategy focuses on maintaining exclusivity by limiting the number of cars it produces, which keeps demand and prices high. The company is also investing heavily in new technology, including hybrid and fully electric models, with its first all-electric car planned for the near future. They are expanding their personalization programs, allowing customers to create unique cars, which increases profitability (the amount of profit a company makes). Management is also focused on growing the brand's lifestyle offerings and continuing its legacy in racing to keep the Ferrari legend alive.
Price history
Is it cheap or expensive?
Wall Street consensus is the average analyst price target: $459.93 (65.2% higher than our fair-value estimate).
Our most-likely fair value is $278.48 a share — about 28.3% below today's price of $388.33, so the stock currently looks expensive (overvalued).
Is it drowning in debt?
Net debt $2.0B. Interest coverage 50.9x.
Ferrari N.V.'s profit covers its interest bill about 50.9 times over. which is stronger than every peer shown here and 1 peers sit below 1x, which is the danger zone where profit does not fully cover the interest bill.
Total debt $3.56B Interest coverage 50.94x This is the baseline the peer rows are being compared against.
Total debt $7.78B Interest coverage 8.65x -83% vs RACE Carries about 5.9x less debt cushion than RACE.
Total debt $115.09B Interest coverage 12.24x -76% vs RACE Carries about 4.2x less debt cushion than RACE.
Total debt $2.20B Interest coverage -1.11x -100% vs RACE This peer has almost no interest-payment cushion compared with RACE.
Total debt $16.08B Interest coverage 14.35x -72% vs RACE Carries about 3.6x less debt cushion than RACE.
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