AUTOLIV INC (ALV) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:ALV • US0528001094

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114.28 USD
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This ALV fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. ALV Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ALV had positive earnings in the past year.
  • ALV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years ALV has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years ALV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ALV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFALV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • ALV has a Return On Assets of 8.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALV outperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
  • ALV has a better Return On Equity (26.92%) than 97.62% of its industry peers.
  • ALV has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.33%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ALV is significantly above the industry average of 9.70%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (16.31%) for ALV is below the current ROIC(16.33%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.37%
ROE 26.92%
ROIC 16.33%
ROA(3y)7.55%
ROA(5y)6.78%
ROE(3y)25.35%
ROE(5y)21.75%
ROIC(3y)16.31%
ROIC(5y)13.9%
ALV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICALV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • ALV's Profit Margin of 6.45% is amongst the best of the industry. ALV outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • ALV's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of ALV (9.73%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • ALV's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • ALV has a Gross Margin (19.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ALV has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.73%
PM (TTM) 6.45%
GM 19.18%
OM growth 3Y15.42%
OM growth 5Y14.03%
PM growth 3Y12.41%
PM growth 5Y22.05%
GM growth 3Y6.37%
GM growth 5Y2.56%
ALV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsALV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. ALV Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ALV is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ALV has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, ALV has less shares outstanding
  • ALV has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
ALV Yearly Shares OutstandingALV Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
ALV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsALV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • ALV has an Altman-Z score of 3.03. This indicates that ALV is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.03, ALV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of ALV is 3.61, which is a good value as it means it would take ALV, 3.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • ALV's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ALV outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69 indicates that ALV is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • ALV has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.69. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ALV outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF 3.61
Altman-Z 3.03
ROIC/WACC2.51
WACC6.51%
ALV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFALV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.08 indicates that ALV should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • ALV has a Current ratio of 1.08. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ALV underperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
  • ALV has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. This is a bad value and indicates that ALV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ALV has a Quick ratio of 0.82. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALV underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.08
Quick Ratio 0.82
ALV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesALV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. ALV Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • ALV shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.65%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.66% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • ALV shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.14%.
  • Measured over the past years, ALV shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.75% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.65%
EPS 3Y30.81%
EPS 5Y25.66%
EPS Q2Q%-4.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.14%
Revenue growth 3Y6.94%
Revenue growth 5Y7.75%
Sales Q2Q%6.79%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.91% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.85%
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y11.64%
EPS Next 5Y10.09%
Revenue Next Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.46%
Revenue Next 3Y2.71%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
ALV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesALV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
ALV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesALV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15

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4. ALV Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.70, the valuation of ALV can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ALV is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ALV to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say ALV is valued rather cheaply.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.39 indicates a reasonable valuation of ALV.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ALV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.99, ALV is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.7
Fwd PE 9.39
ALV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsALV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ALV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ALV is cheaper than 69.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • ALV's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.78
EV/EBITDA 6.88
ALV Per share dataALV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of ALV may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.71
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y11.64%

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5. ALV Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ALV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.99%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • ALV's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.63. ALV pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ALV pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.99%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of ALV is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 38.19%!
  • ALV has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • ALV has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.19%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
ALV Yearly Dividends per shareALV Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • ALV pays out 35.12% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of ALV is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP35.12%
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y11.64%
ALV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendALV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
ALV Dividend Payout.ALV Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ALV Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ALV Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

AUTOLIV INC

NYSE:ALV (4/29/2026, 10:39:07 AM)

114.28

-0.6 (-0.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Industry StrengthN/A
Industry GrowthN/A
Earnings (Last)04-17
Earnings (Next)07-17
Inst Owners74.05%
Inst Owner Change-0.8%
Ins Owners0.22%
Ins Owner Change5.28%
Market Cap8.56B
Revenue(TTM)10.99B
Net Income(TTM)709.00M
Analysts78.26
Price Target134.81 (17.96%)
Short Float %4.19%
Short Ratio3.7
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.99%
Yearly Dividend3.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.19%
DP35.12%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date03-04
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.69%
Min EPS beat(2)6.65%
Max EPS beat(2)8.74%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.12%
Min EPS beat(4)1.65%
Max EPS beat(4)11.44%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.89%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)6.95%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)13.95%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.6%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.6%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.24%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.33%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.28%
PT rev (1m)-1.98%
PT rev (3m)-3.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.7
Fwd PE 9.39
P/S 0.78
P/FCF 14.78
P/OCF 8.53
P/B 3.25
P/tB 6.89
EV/EBITDA 6.88
EPS(TTM)9.77
EY8.55%
EPS(NY)12.17
Fwd EY10.65%
FCF(TTM)7.73
FCFY6.77%
OCF(TTM)13.4
OCFY11.72%
SpS146.81
BVpS35.19
TBVpS16.59
PEG (NY)1.71
PEG (5Y)0.46
Graham Number87.9471 (-23.04%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.37%
ROE 26.92%
ROCE 22.46%
ROIC 16.33%
ROICexc 17.56%
ROICexgc 25.36%
OM 9.73%
PM (TTM) 6.45%
GM 19.18%
FCFM 5.27%
ROA(3y)7.55%
ROA(5y)6.78%
ROE(3y)25.35%
ROE(5y)21.75%
ROIC(3y)16.31%
ROIC(5y)13.9%
ROICexc(3y)18.22%
ROICexc(5y)15.91%
ROICexgc(3y)27.68%
ROICexgc(5y)24.57%
ROCE(3y)22.54%
ROCE(5y)19.18%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16%
ROICexgc growth 5Y19.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.56%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.05%
OM growth 3Y15.42%
OM growth 5Y14.03%
PM growth 3Y12.41%
PM growth 5Y22.05%
GM growth 3Y6.37%
GM growth 5Y2.56%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF 3.61
Debt/EBITDA 1.21
Cap/Depr 101.19%
Cap/Sales 3.86%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 67.41%
Profit Quality 81.66%
Current Ratio 1.08
Quick Ratio 0.82
Altman-Z 3.03
F-Score7
WACC6.51%
ROIC/WACC2.51
Cap/Depr(3y)136.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)137.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.46%
Profit Quality(3y)85.2%
Profit Quality(5y)70.78%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.65%
EPS 3Y30.81%
EPS 5Y25.66%
EPS Q2Q%-4.65%
EPS Next Y6.85%
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y11.64%
EPS Next 5Y10.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.14%
Revenue growth 3Y6.94%
Revenue growth 5Y7.75%
Sales Q2Q%6.79%
Revenue Next Year1.46%
Revenue Next 2Y2.46%
Revenue Next 3Y2.71%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%
EBIT growth 1Y3.38%
EBIT growth 3Y23.43%
EBIT growth 5Y22.87%
EBIT Next Year43.87%
EBIT Next 3Y18.49%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-0.34%
FCF growth 3Y76.97%
FCF growth 5Y7.19%
OCF growth 1Y-12.78%
OCF growth 3Y17.42%
OCF growth 5Y6.37%

AUTOLIV INC / ALV Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AUTOLIV INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ALV.


What is the valuation status of AUTOLIV INC (ALV) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to AUTOLIV INC (ALV). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of ALV stock?

AUTOLIV INC (ALV) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the financial health of AUTOLIV INC (ALV) stock?

The financial health rating of AUTOLIV INC (ALV) is 5 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ALV stock?

The dividend rating of AUTOLIV INC (ALV) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 35.12%.