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AUTOLIV INC (ALV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:ALV - US0528001094 - Common Stock

115.73 USD
-2.46 (-2.08%)
Last: 10/22/2025, 8:15:35 PM
115.73 USD
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After Hours: 10/22/2025, 8:15:35 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to ALV. ALV was compared to 83 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. ALV has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ALV has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ALV was profitable.
In the past year ALV had a positive cash flow from operations.
ALV had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ALV had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ALV (8.44%) is better than 92.77% of its industry peers.
ALV's Return On Equity of 28.96% is amongst the best of the industry. ALV outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ALV (17.85%) is better than 97.59% of its industry peers.
ALV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.52%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.51%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.85%) for ALV is above the 3 year average (14.52%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.44%
ROE 28.96%
ROIC 17.85%
ROA(3y)6.54%
ROA(5y)5.54%
ROE(3y)21.22%
ROE(5y)17.59%
ROIC(3y)14.52%
ROIC(5y)12.08%
ALV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICALV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of ALV (6.83%) is better than 92.77% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALV has grown nicely.
ALV has a Operating Margin of 10.27%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ALV outperforms 45.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALV has grown nicely.
ALV has a worse Gross Margin (19.08%) than 72.29% of its industry peers.
ALV's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.27%
PM (TTM) 6.83%
GM 19.08%
OM growth 3Y5.44%
OM growth 5Y2.52%
PM growth 3Y5.56%
PM growth 5Y2.86%
GM growth 3Y0.34%
GM growth 5Y0.01%
ALV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsALV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ALV is creating value.
ALV has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ALV has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ALV is higher compared to a year ago.
ALV Yearly Shares OutstandingALV Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
ALV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsALV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

ALV has an Altman-Z score of 2.87. This is not the best score and indicates that ALV is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.87, ALV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.65% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ALV is 4.56, which is a neutral value as it means it would take ALV, 4.56 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ALV (4.56) is better than 84.34% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that ALV is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ALV has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.72. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALV underperforms 79.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 4.56
Altman-Z 2.87
ROIC/WACC2.67
WACC6.68%
ALV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFALV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that ALV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ALV (0.93) is worse than 91.57% of its industry peers.
ALV has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. 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's Quick ratio of 0.70 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ALV is outperformed by 86.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.93
Quick Ratio 0.7
ALV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesALV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ALV shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.75%.
Measured over the past 5 years, ALV shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.83% on average per year.
ALV shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.81%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.98% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.75%
EPS 3Y18.44%
EPS 5Y7.83%
EPS Q2Q%26.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.81%
Revenue growth 3Y8.08%
Revenue growth 5Y3.98%
Sales Q2Q%5.91%

3.2 Future

ALV is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.33% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ALV will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.71% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.92%
EPS Next 2Y15.79%
EPS Next 3Y15.7%
EPS Next 5Y13.33%
Revenue Next Year2.45%
Revenue Next 2Y3.35%
Revenue Next 3Y3.94%
Revenue Next 5Y3.71%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
ALV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesALV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.89 indicates a reasonable valuation of ALV.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ALV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ALV is cheaper than 68.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ALV is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.35, the valuation of ALV can be described as very reasonable.
ALV's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
ALV is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.09, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.89
Fwd PE 10.35
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

ALV's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as ALV.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.54
EV/EBITDA 7.1
ALV Per share dataALV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ALV has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ALV's earnings are expected to grow with 15.70% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)1.52
EPS Next 2Y15.79%
EPS Next 3Y15.7%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.89%, ALV has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.48, ALV has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
ALV's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.89%

5.2 History

The dividend of ALV has a limited annual growth rate of 1.88%.
ALV has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
ALV has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.88%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
ALV Yearly Dividends per shareALV Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

30.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ALV. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ALV is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP30.21%
EPS Next 2Y15.79%
EPS Next 3Y15.7%
ALV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendALV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
ALV Dividend Payout.ALV Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ALV Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

AUTOLIV INC

NYSE:ALV (10/22/2025, 8:15:35 PM)

After market: 115.73 0 (0%)

115.73

-2.46 (-2.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)10-17 2025-10-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Inst Owners73.41%
Inst Owner Change-0.17%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change2.73%
Market Cap8.79B
Revenue(TTM)10.39B
Net Income(TTM)715.00M
Analysts80
Price Target132.81 (14.76%)
Short Float %2.7%
Short Ratio3.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.89%
Yearly Dividend2.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.88%
DP30.21%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date09-05 2025-09-05 (0.85)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.48%
Min EPS beat(2)1.65%
Max EPS beat(2)27.32%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.31%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.44%
Max EPS beat(4)27.32%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.97%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)4%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)8.24%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.69%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.69%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.45%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.89%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.32%
PT rev (1m)1.89%
PT rev (3m)6.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.89
Fwd PE 10.35
P/S 0.84
P/FCF 19.54
P/OCF 9.24
P/B 3.56
P/tB 8.14
EV/EBITDA 7.1
EPS(TTM)9.73
EY8.41%
EPS(NY)11.18
Fwd EY9.66%
FCF(TTM)5.92
FCFY5.12%
OCF(TTM)12.53
OCFY10.83%
SpS137.73
BVpS32.5
TBVpS14.22
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)1.52
Graham Number84.35
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.44%
ROE 28.96%
ROCE 25.35%
ROIC 17.85%
ROICexc 18.82%
ROICexgc 27.5%
OM 10.27%
PM (TTM) 6.83%
GM 19.08%
FCFM 4.3%
ROA(3y)6.54%
ROA(5y)5.54%
ROE(3y)21.22%
ROE(5y)17.59%
ROIC(3y)14.52%
ROIC(5y)12.08%
ROICexc(3y)16.2%
ROICexc(5y)14.02%
ROICexgc(3y)25.07%
ROICexgc(5y)21.86%
ROCE(3y)19.64%
ROCE(5y)16.17%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.72%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.07%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.39%
OM growth 3Y5.44%
OM growth 5Y2.52%
PM growth 3Y5.56%
PM growth 5Y2.86%
GM growth 3Y0.34%
GM growth 5Y0.01%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 4.56
Debt/EBITDA 1.21
Cap/Depr 128.72%
Cap/Sales 4.8%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 64.98%
Profit Quality 62.94%
Current Ratio 0.93
Quick Ratio 0.7
Altman-Z 2.87
F-Score7
WACC6.68%
ROIC/WACC2.67
Cap/Depr(3y)154.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)134.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.57%
Profit Quality(3y)62.94%
Profit Quality(5y)105.41%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.75%
EPS 3Y18.44%
EPS 5Y7.83%
EPS Q2Q%26.09%
EPS Next Y15.92%
EPS Next 2Y15.79%
EPS Next 3Y15.7%
EPS Next 5Y13.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.81%
Revenue growth 3Y8.08%
Revenue growth 5Y3.98%
Sales Q2Q%5.91%
Revenue Next Year2.45%
Revenue Next 2Y3.35%
Revenue Next 3Y3.94%
Revenue Next 5Y3.71%
EBIT growth 1Y10.14%
EBIT growth 3Y13.96%
EBIT growth 5Y6.6%
EBIT Next Year50.04%
EBIT Next 3Y21.6%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y4.9%
FCF growth 3Y17.62%
FCF growth 5Y25%
OCF growth 1Y-7.39%
OCF growth 3Y12.04%
OCF growth 5Y10.57%