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
- In the past year ALV was profitable.
- In the past year ALV had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years ALV has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years ALV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of ALV (8.50%) is better than 87.80% of its industry peers.
- ALV's Return On Equity of 28.58% is amongst the best of the industry. ALV outperforms 97.56% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.98%, ALV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ALV is significantly above the industry average of 9.25%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (16.31%) for ALV is below the current ROIC(16.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- 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.
- ALV's Operating Margin of 10.00% is amongst the best of the industry. ALV outperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
- ALV's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ALV is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ALV has less shares outstanding
- 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
- ALV has an Altman-Z score of 2.82. 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.
- The Altman-Z score of ALV (2.82) 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.01, ALV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that ALV is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- ALV's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.68 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ALV outperforms 43.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
ROIC/WACC2.63
WACC6.45%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.05, ALV is not doing good in the industry: 92.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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. 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 18.35%, which is quite good.
- 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.
- 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
- 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 Year2.12%
Revenue Next 2Y2.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.29%
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.
- 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
- ALV is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.43.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ALV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.71, ALV is valued rather cheaply.
- ALV is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.67.
- 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.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALV to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.83), we can say ALV is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 75.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALV, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 68.29% 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 | 10.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.2 |
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)1.33
PEG (5Y)0.41
EPS Next 2Y11.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%
5. ALV Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.36%, ALV has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.69, 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 1.91, ALV pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.36% |
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
- ALV pays out 32.38% 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.
DP32.38%
EPS Next 2Y11.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%
ALV Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
102.91
-0.81 (-0.78%)
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 Cap7.69B
Revenue(TTM)10.81B
Net Income(TTM)735.00M
Analysts78.26
Price Target137.53 (33.64%)
Short Float %3.85%
Short Ratio4.21
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 | 10.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.65 | ||
| P/B | 2.99 | ||
| P/tB | 6.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.2 |
EPS(TTM)9.87
EY9.59%
EPS(NY)10.65
Fwd EY10.34%
FCF(TTM)9.57
FCFY9.3%
OCF(TTM)15.47
OCFY15.04%
SpS144.76
BVpS34.43
TBVpS15.87
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)0.41
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
WACC6.45%
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 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
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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%.