A recent Profit Confidential article points out that China continues to be the world's largest auto market, with an estimated 14.5 million vehicles sold in 2011, versus approximately 12 million in the U.S. General Motors (GM) is well positioned.
(prHWY.com) January 27, 2012 - New York, NY -- A recent Profit Confidential article points out that China continues to be the world's largest auto market, with an estimated 14.5 million vehicles sold in 2011, versus approximately 12 million in the U.S. General Motors (GM) is well positioned to take advantage of this growth, according to George Leong, contributor to the esteemed financial newsletter.
"After a year of restructuring and bankruptcy protection, GM has steadily improved its operational efficiency and ability to compete in the global auto market," says Leong. "Especially in China, where GM is the top foreign automaker."
The new GM stock debuted at $34.00 in November 2010 before moving to $45.00. The current lows near $20.00 provide some value in GM stock, according to Leong.
"With only about one in five Chinese owning a vehicle in Beijing and 30 of 1,000 in remote provinces, there is clearly ample room for growth, especially as the income levels continue to rise," says Leong. China accounts for about 36% of total GM sales in 2011.
While the GM story is encouraging in China, Leong prefers the smaller Chinese auto-parts suppliers. Two small-cap Chinese companies he feels that investors should look into are China Automotive Systems, Inc. and SORL Auto Parts, Inc.
"You can buy GM as a longer-term holding, but I prefer to stick my capital in the small-cap Chinese auto plays for added growth and price appreciation potential," says Leong.
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