AUTOMOTIVE STUDY 2025 / Šaroch (ed.) et al.

Fig. 3.16: Profit or loss for the accounting period (CZK million)

Source: Ministry of Industry and Trade, Czech Statistical Office A comparison of the pro tability of sales (the ratio of pro t to sales in a given year) shows that the nal vehicle manufacturers (automobile companies) have a higher pro tability (margin on their products) than the manufacturers of parts, equipment and accessories (automobile suppliers) in the long term. is corresponds to a situation where, although the aggregate sales of carmakers and suppliers are roughly equal, the nal car manufacturers have a much higher overall pro t (see charts above). In 2022, the pro tability of sales of nal vehicle manufacturers in the country was 4.5%, while that of parts and accessories manufacturers was 0.05%. Across the manufacturing industry as a whole, the return on sales was 4.5% in 2022.

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