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Strattec Security Corp

STRTNASDAQ

SectorConsumer Discretionary

IndustryAutomotive Parts & Equipment

Beta (adjusted)1.13

Intrinsic Value $39.36median of 5 methods · middle span $34-$50based on filings through 29 Mar 2026

Market Price $65.77Price as of 1 Oct 2026

OvervaluedIntrinsic value is 40% below the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

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Market Cap $261.6M

Enterprise Value $154.4M

Shares Outstanding 4.1M diluted

Moat Rating Wide

Next Earnings Date29 Oct 2026

Last ex-dividend12 Mar 2020

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

STRATTEC SECURITY CORP (STRT) is undergoing a compelling strategic transformation from a traditional mechanical lock and key manufacturer into a high-value systems-level partner integrating electromechanical and electronic technologies. Despite near-term headwinds from softer North American automotive production and foreign exchange volatility, the company's robust balance sheet (carrying over $106 million in cash against minimal debt) and strong cash generation support its transformation. Trading at an attractive valuation of approximately 11x-13x trailing earnings and a low price-to-sales multiple, STRT offers a favorable risk-reward profile, further enhanced by a newly authorized $40 million share repurchase program.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets2 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$84.00

Mean target$86.50

High · most bullish analyst$89.00

Street targets sit above today's price; our intrinsic value sits below it. Different horizons, different questions.

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 20 Jun 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

$62.0020%

The bear case is triggered by prolonged weakness in North American automotive production, further cancellations of customer EV programs, and persistent foreign exchange headwinds in Mexico. Elevated labor costs and tariff-related expenses could compress margins, delaying the transformation timeline and leading to a contraction in valuation multiples.

Base CaseCentral scenario

$86.5050%

Matches the consensus mean

The base case assumes steady execution of the company's business transformation and cost-structure initiatives, yielding annualized restructuring savings of $3.4 million. Revenue remains stable to slightly down in the near term due to industry-wide volume pressures, but gross margins hold resiliently around 16.5%. Valuation multiples remain stable, supported by solid cash flow and buyback execution.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

$89.0030%

The bull case is driven by faster-than-expected margin expansion toward the 18%-20% target, fueled by restructuring savings in Mexico and successful pricing actions. Rapid adoption of advanced electronic access solutions (such as Phone-as-a-Key) and aggressive execution of the new $40 million share buyback program will drive significant EPS growth and multiple re-rating.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Strong balance sheet with over $106 million in cash and cash equivalents and minimal debt, providing immense financial flexibility.
Active strategic transformation toward high-margin electronic and mechatronic access solutions.
Newly authorized $40 million share repurchase program demonstrating commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Attractive valuation metrics, trading at a low trailing P/E and EV/EBITDA relative to historical averages.

Key Investment Risks

High customer concentration with major North American automotive OEMs.
Exposure to foreign exchange fluctuations, particularly the Mexican Peso.
Cyclicality of the global automotive industry and potential for lower vehicle production volumes.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Severe downturn in North American automotive production volumes.
Loss of a major OEM customer platform.
Failure to achieve targeted gross margin improvements due to persistent operational cost overruns.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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