AUTOLIV INC (ALV) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:ALV • US0528001094

Current stock price

105.29 USD
-1.81 (-1.69%)
At close:
105.85 USD
+0.56 (+0.53%)
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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.
  • ALV had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.50%, ALV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ALV has a better Return On Equity (28.58%) than 97.56% of its industry peers.
  • ALV has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.98%) than 97.56% of its industry peers.
  • ALV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.31%. This is significantly above the industry average of 9.26%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (16.31%) for ALV is below the current ROIC(16.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.5%
ROE 28.58%
ROIC 16.98%
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

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 6.80%, ALV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALV has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.00%, ALV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALV has grown nicely.
  • ALV has a Gross Margin (19.10%) 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 10%
PM (TTM) 6.8%
GM 19.1%
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

  • ALV has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ALV has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ALV has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ALV has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.84 indicates that ALV is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of ALV (2.84) is better than 65.85% of its industry peers.
  • ALV has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.01. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ALV would need 3.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • ALV has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALV outperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that ALV is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • ALV has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.68) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 3.01
Altman-Z 2.84
ROIC/WACC2.63
WACC6.46%
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

  • ALV has a Current Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that ALV is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.05, ALV is doing worse than 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that ALV may have some problems paying 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 0.79
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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.35% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, ALV shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.66% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.08% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.75% on average over the past years.
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

  • ALV is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.55% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, ALV will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.86%
EPS Next 2Y11.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%
EPS Next 5Y11.55%
Revenue Next Year1.91%
Revenue Next 2Y2.69%
Revenue Next 3Y3.16%
Revenue Next 5Y3.45%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

  • ALV is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.67.
  • ALV's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ALV is cheaper than 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ALV is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.89, the valuation of ALV can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ALV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALV to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.05), we can say ALV is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.67
Fwd PE 9.89
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 73.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ALV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ALV is cheaper than 73.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.02
EV/EBITDA 6.33
ALV Per share dataALV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • ALV's 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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as ALV's earnings are expected to grow with 12.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.36
PEG (5Y)0.42
EPS Next 2Y11.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%

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5. ALV Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ALV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.39%.
  • ALV's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.70. ALV pays more dividend than 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, ALV pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.39%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of ALV is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 38.19%!
  • ALV has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • As ALV did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
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

  • 32.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ALV. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • ALV's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.38%
EPS Next 2Y11.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%
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 (4/2/2026, 8:07:49 PM)

Premarket: 105.85 +0.56 (+0.53%)

105.29

-1.81 (-1.69%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)01-30
Earnings (Next)04-17
Inst Owners74.1%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change5.28%
Market Cap7.88B
Revenue(TTM)10.81B
Net Income(TTM)735.00M
Analysts78.26
Price Target137.53 (30.62%)
Short Float %4.31%
Short Ratio3.95
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.39%
Yearly Dividend3.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.19%
DP32.38%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date03-04
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.67
Fwd PE 9.89
P/S 0.73
P/FCF 11.02
P/OCF 6.82
P/B 3.06
P/tB 6.65
EV/EBITDA 6.33
EPS(TTM)9.87
EY9.37%
EPS(NY)10.65
Fwd EY10.11%
FCF(TTM)9.55
FCFY9.07%
OCF(TTM)15.44
OCFY14.67%
SpS144.47
BVpS34.36
TBVpS15.84
PEG (NY)1.36
PEG (5Y)0.42
Graham Number87.35
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.5%
ROE 28.58%
ROCE 22.9%
ROIC 16.98%
ROICexc 19.47%
ROICexgc 29.3%
OM 10%
PM (TTM) 6.8%
GM 19.1%
FCFM 6.61%
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 Turnover1.25
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 3.01
Debt/EBITDA 1.17
Cap/Depr 108.35%
Cap/Sales 4.08%
Interest Coverage 11.03
Cash Conversion 77.69%
Profit Quality 97.28%
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 0.79
Altman-Z 2.84
F-Score7
WACC6.46%
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 Y7.86%
EPS Next 2Y11.32%
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 Year1.91%
Revenue Next 2Y2.69%
Revenue Next 3Y3.16%
Revenue Next 5Y3.45%
EBIT growth 1Y10.42%
EBIT growth 3Y23.43%
EBIT growth 5Y22.87%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AUTOLIV INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ALV.


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

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to AUTOLIV INC (ALV). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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 32.38%.