AUTOLIV INC (ALV) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:ALV • US0528001094
118.52 USD
-2.24 (-1.85%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
116.25 USD
-2.27 (-1.92%)
Pre-Market: 3/2/2026, 6:45:35 AM
Taking everything into account, ALV scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ALV was compared to 41 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. ALV has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ALV is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! ALV also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- ALV had positive earnings in the past year.
- ALV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years ALV has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years ALV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.50%, ALV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of ALV (28.58%) is better than 97.56% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 17.25%, ALV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- ALV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.42%. This is significantly above the industry average of 9.15%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (16.42%) for ALV is below the current ROIC(17.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.5% | ||
| ROE | 28.58% | ||
| ROIC | 17.25% |
ROA(3y)7.55%
ROA(5y)6.78%
ROE(3y)25.35%
ROE(5y)21.75%
ROIC(3y)16.42%
ROIC(5y)13.96%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of ALV (6.80%) is better than 90.24% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALV has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.12%, ALV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- ALV's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of ALV (19.34%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ALV's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.8% | ||
| GM | 19.34% |
OM growth 3Y16.06%
OM growth 5Y14.42%
PM growth 3Y12.41%
PM growth 5Y22.05%
GM growth 3Y6.7%
GM growth 5Y2.75%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ALV is creating value.
- ALV has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- ALV has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ALV has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ALV is 3.01, which is a good value as it means it would take ALV, 3.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- ALV has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.01) than 85.37% of its industry peers.
- ALV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67. This is a neutral value indicating ALV is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.67, ALV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.34% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.63
WACC6.55%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.05 indicates that ALV should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- ALV has a worse Current ratio (1.05) than 92.68% of its industry peers.
- ALV has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. 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 0.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ALV is outperformed by 82.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.35% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.66% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, ALV shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.08% in the last year.
- 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)18.35%
EPS 3Y30.81%
EPS 5Y25.66%
EPS Q2Q%4.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.08%
Revenue growth 3Y6.94%
Revenue growth 5Y7.75%
Sales Q2Q%7.68%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, ALV will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.55% on average per year.
- ALV is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.7%
EPS Next 2Y11.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%
EPS Next 5Y11.55%
Revenue Next Year2.12%
Revenue Next 2Y2.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.29%
Revenue Next 5Y3.45%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.01, ALV is valued correctly.
- 80.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALV, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.07, ALV is valued rather cheaply.
- ALV is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.05.
- ALV's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ALV is cheaper than 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALV to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.05), we can say ALV is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ALV's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ALV is cheaper than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- 65.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALV, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.93 |
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.
- ALV's earnings are expected to grow with 12.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)0.47
EPS Next 2Y11.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ALV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.88%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.62, ALV pays a better dividend. On top of this ALV pays more dividend than 92.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ALV pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of ALV grows each year by 38.19%, which is quite nice.
- 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 last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.19%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 32.38% 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 the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.38%
EPS Next 2Y11.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%
118.52
-2.24 (-1.85%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)01-30 2026-01-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-17 2026-04-17
Inst Owners72.35%
Inst Owner Change5.82%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change5.32%
Market Cap8.85B
Revenue(TTM)10.81B
Net Income(TTM)735.00M
Analysts79.13
Price Target137.53 (16.04%)
Short Float %3.81%
Short Ratio4.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
Yearly Dividend3.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.19%
DP32.38%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-04 2026-03-04 (0.87)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.09%
Min EPS beat(2)8.74%
Max EPS beat(2)11.44%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.29%
Min EPS beat(4)1.65%
Max EPS beat(4)27.32%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.29%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.77%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)9.81%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.43%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.69%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.87%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.13%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.8%
PT rev (1m)-1.82%
PT rev (3m)-0.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-21.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.05 | ||
| P/S | 0.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.66 | ||
| P/B | 3.44 | ||
| P/tB | 7.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.93 |
EPS(TTM)9.87
EY8.33%
EPS(NY)10.73
Fwd EY9.05%
FCF(TTM)9.57
FCFY8.07%
OCF(TTM)15.47
OCFY13.06%
SpS144.76
BVpS34.43
TBVpS15.87
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)0.47
Graham Number87.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.5% | ||
| ROE | 28.58% | ||
| ROCE | 23.19% | ||
| ROIC | 17.25% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.81% | ||
| OM | 10.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.8% | ||
| GM | 19.34% | ||
| FCFM | 6.61% |
ROA(3y)7.55%
ROA(5y)6.78%
ROE(3y)25.35%
ROE(5y)21.75%
ROIC(3y)16.42%
ROIC(5y)13.96%
ROICexc(3y)18.34%
ROICexc(5y)15.99%
ROICexgc(3y)27.89%
ROICexgc(5y)24.69%
ROCE(3y)22.66%
ROCE(5y)19.25%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.82%
ROICexgc growth 5Y20.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.52%
OM growth 3Y16.06%
OM growth 5Y14.42%
PM growth 3Y12.41%
PM growth 5Y22.05%
GM growth 3Y6.7%
GM growth 5Y2.75%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.25
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.15 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 108.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.96% | ||
| Profit Quality | 97.28% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC6.55%
ROIC/WACC2.63
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)18.35%
EPS 3Y30.81%
EPS 5Y25.66%
EPS Q2Q%4.59%
EPS Next Y8.7%
EPS Next 2Y11.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%
EPS Next 5Y11.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.08%
Revenue growth 3Y6.94%
Revenue growth 5Y7.75%
Sales Q2Q%7.68%
Revenue Next Year2.12%
Revenue Next 2Y2.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.29%
Revenue Next 5Y3.45%
EBIT growth 1Y11.85%
EBIT growth 3Y24.12%
EBIT growth 5Y23.28%
EBIT Next Year44.49%
EBIT Next 3Y18.78%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y48.96%
FCF growth 3Y76.97%
FCF growth 5Y7.19%
OCF growth 1Y9.16%
OCF growth 3Y17.42%
OCF growth 5Y6.37%
AUTOLIV INC / ALV FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AUTOLIV INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ALV.
Can you provide the valuation status for AUTOLIV INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to AUTOLIV INC (ALV). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for AUTOLIV INC?
AUTOLIV INC (ALV) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ALV stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AUTOLIV INC (ALV) is expected to grow by 8.7% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of AUTOLIV INC (ALV) stock?
The dividend rating of AUTOLIV INC (ALV) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.38%.