AUTOLIV INC (ALV) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:ALV • US0528001094
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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.
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years ALV has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years ALV had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- ALV has a Return On Assets of 8.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALV outperforms 87.80% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 28.58%, ALV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 9.25%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (16.98%) for ALV is above the 3 year average (16.31%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- ALV has a better Profit Margin (6.80%) than 87.80% of its industry peers.
- ALV's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ALV has a Operating Margin of 10.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALV outperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALV has grown nicely.
- With a Gross Margin value of 19.10%, ALV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- ALV's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- ALV has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, ALV has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, ALV has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.82 indicates that ALV is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.82, ALV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 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 of 0.68. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ALV outperforms 46.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
ROIC/WACC2.64
WACC6.44%
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.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that ALV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- ALV has a worse Quick ratio (0.79) than 82.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. ALV Growth Analysis
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
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.08% in the past 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
- 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.
- ALV is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.86%
EPS Next 2Y11.32%
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.
- 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.
4. ALV Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.31, which indicates a very decent valuation of ALV.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ALV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.73. ALV is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.56, which indicates a very decent valuation of ALV.
- ALV's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ALV is cheaper than 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.72, ALV is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ALV's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ALV is cheaper than 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- 70.73% 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 | 10.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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 12.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)0.4
EPS Next 2Y11.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%
5. ALV Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ALV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.36%.
- ALV's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.69. ALV pays more dividend than 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, ALV pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.36% |
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 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.
- 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
101.74
-0.34 (-0.33%)
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 Owners74.1%
Inst Owner Change5.81%
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change5.32%
Market Cap7.60B
Revenue(TTM)10.81B
Net Income(TTM)735.00M
Analysts78.26
Price Target137.53 (35.18%)
Short Float %3.75%
Short Ratio3.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.36% |
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)-0.16%
PT rev (3m)-1.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.56 | ||
| P/S | 0.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.58 | ||
| P/B | 2.96 | ||
| P/tB | 6.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.16 |
EPS(TTM)9.87
EY9.7%
EPS(NY)10.65
Fwd EY10.46%
FCF(TTM)9.57
FCFY9.41%
OCF(TTM)15.47
OCFY15.21%
SpS144.76
BVpS34.43
TBVpS15.87
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)0.4
Graham Number87.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.82 |
F-Score7
WACC6.44%
ROIC/WACC2.64
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 Year2.12%
Revenue Next 2Y2.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.29%
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.
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 7.86% 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%.