Hyundai Motor ranks 2nd in operating profit among global automotive peers in 2025 | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group, the world's third-largest automaker by sales, ranked second among global automotive groups in terms of operating profit in 2025, industry data showed Wednesday. According to an analysis of earnings data released by the groups, the South Korean group, which houses Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp., ranked second in terms of operating profit last year, which stood at 20.5 trillion won (US$13.9 billion), trailing Toyota Group, which reported an operating profit of 4.3 trillion yen, or 40.2 trillion won, last year. This file photo, provided by Hyundai Motor Group, shows Hyundai Motor Co. and its smaller affiliate Kia Corp.'s headquarters in Yangjae, southern Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) kyongae.choi@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Hyundai, Kia post record Feb. sales in U.S. on strong demand for SUV, hybrid cars Hyundai Motor's Feb. sales fall 5.1 pct on fewer working days Keywords #Hyundai Motor-tally Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats Most Saved (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (LEAD) S. Korea to Middle East: report (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats Enhypen reshaped as six-member group with Heeseung's departure Train service between Beijing, Pyongyang to resume this week for 1st time in 6 yrs (LEAD) Lee says possible shift of USFK's military assets won't affect deterrence against N.

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SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group, the world's third-largest automaker by sales, ranked second among global automotive groups in terms of operating profit in 2025, industry data showed Wednesday.
According to an analysis of earnings data released by the groups, the South Korean group, which houses Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp., ranked second in terms of operating profit last year, which stood at 20.5 trillion won (US$13.9 billion), trailing Toyota Group, which reported an operating profit of 4.3 trillion yen, or 40.2 trillion won, last year.
The two Asian auto giants secured the top two positions by mitigating the impact of U.S. import tariffs through adjustments to inventory and production, according to industry watchers.
General Motors Co. (GM) ranked third, with $12.7 billion, or roughly 18.7 trillion won, followed by Volkswagen Group, with 8.9 billon euros, or roughly 15.3 trillion won.
Hyundai Motor Group also ranked second in operating profit margin, at 6.8 percent, trailing Toyota Group's 8.6 percent.
In vehicle sales, Hyundai Motor Group remained the world's third-largest automaker, with 7.27 million vehicles sold. Toyota Group led with 11.32 million units, followed by Volkswagen Group with 8.98 million. GM ranked fourth with 6.18 million vehicles sold.
In the United States, one of the world's most important automobile markets, Hyundai Motor Group paid 7.2 trillion won in import tariffs, compared with Toyota Group's 11.2 trillion won. The U.S. currently imposes a 15 percent tariff on vehicles shipped from South Korea.
This file photo, provided by Hyundai Motor Group, shows Hyundai Motor Co. and its smaller affiliate Kia Corp.'s headquarters in Yangjae, southern Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- In the United States, one of the world's most important automobile markets, Hyundai Motor Group paid 7.2 trillion won in import tariffs, compared with Toyota Group's 11.2 trillion won.
- This file photo, provided by Hyundai Motor Group, shows Hyundai Motor Co. and its smaller affiliate Kia Corp.'s headquarters in Yangjae, southern Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) kyongae.choi@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Hyundai, Kia post record Feb. sales in U.S. on strong demand for SUV, hybrid cars Hyundai Motor's Feb. sales fall 5.1 pct on fewer working days Keywords #Hyundai Motor-tally Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats Most Saved (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (LEAD) S.

### Areas for Consideration
- This file photo, provided by Hyundai Motor Group, shows Hyundai Motor Co. and its smaller affiliate Kia Corp.'s headquarters in Yangjae, southern Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) kyongae.choi@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Hyundai, Kia post record Feb. sales in U.S. on strong demand for SUV, hybrid cars Hyundai Motor's Feb. sales fall 5.1 pct on fewer working days Keywords #Hyundai Motor-tally Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats Most Saved (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (LEAD) S.

### Implications
- The two Asian auto giants secured the top two positions by mitigating the impact of U.S. import tariffs through adjustments to inventory and production, according to industry watchers.
- This file photo, provided by Hyundai Motor Group, shows Hyundai Motor Co. and its smaller affiliate Kia Corp.'s headquarters in Yangjae, southern Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) kyongae.choi@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Hyundai, Kia post record Feb. sales in U.S. on strong demand for SUV, hybrid cars Hyundai Motor's Feb. sales fall 5.1 pct on fewer working days Keywords #Hyundai Motor-tally Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats Most Saved (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (LEAD) S.
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### Expert Commentary
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