AUTOLIV INC (ALV) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:ALV • US0528001094

Current stock price

110.305 USD
-0.2 (-0.19%)
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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.
  • In the past 5 years ALV has always been profitable.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • ALV has a better Return On Assets (8.50%) than 90.24% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • The Profit Margin of ALV (6.80%) is better than 87.80% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 19.10%, ALV is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ALV's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

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

  • ALV has an Altman-Z score of 2.88. 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.
  • ALV has a Altman-Z score of 2.88. This is in the better half of the industry: ALV outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • ALV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68. This is a neutral value indicating 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 3.01
Altman-Z 2.88
ROIC/WACC2.62
WACC6.49%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.05 indicates that ALV should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of ALV (1.05) is worse 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 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

  • 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.
  • ALV shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.08%.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.55% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.45% on average over the next years.
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.
  • 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.
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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.18, the valuation of ALV can be described as very reasonable.
  • 78.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALV, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. ALV is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.36 indicates a reasonable valuation of ALV.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ALV is cheaper than 78.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.69, ALV is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.18
Fwd PE 10.36
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ALV is valued a bit cheaper than 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ALV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.55
EV/EBITDA 6.59
ALV Per share dataALV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100

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)1.42
PEG (5Y)0.44
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%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • 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

  • ALV pays out 32.38% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 (4/9/2026, 3:06:51 PM)

110.305

-0.2 (-0.19%)

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 Cap8.26B
Revenue(TTM)10.81B
Net Income(TTM)735.00M
Analysts78.26
Price Target137.53 (24.68%)
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 11.18
Fwd PE 10.36
P/S 0.76
P/FCF 11.55
P/OCF 7.14
P/B 3.21
P/tB 6.96
EV/EBITDA 6.59
EPS(TTM)9.87
EY8.95%
EPS(NY)10.65
Fwd EY9.65%
FCF(TTM)9.55
FCFY8.66%
OCF(TTM)15.44
OCFY14%
SpS144.47
BVpS34.36
TBVpS15.84
PEG (NY)1.42
PEG (5Y)0.44
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 2.88
F-Score7
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC2.62
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%.