AUTOLIV INC (ALV) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:ALV • US0528001094
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111.33 USD
+7.2 (+6.91%)
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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.
- In the past year ALV had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- 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.
- 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's Return On Invested Capital of 16.98% is amongst the best of the industry. ALV outperforms 97.56% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ALV 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 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.80%, ALV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ALV has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- ALV has an Altman-Z score of 2.83. 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 2.83. 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.
- ALV's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.01 is amongst the best of 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.68, ALV is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.34% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
ROIC/WACC2.63
WACC6.46%
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.
- 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.79, ALV is doing worse than 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- ALV shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.66% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, ALV shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.08% in the last 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
- 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 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.
4. ALV Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.28, the valuation of ALV can be described as very reasonable.
- 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.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ALV to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.21), we can say ALV is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.46, 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 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.10. ALV is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.46 |
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.
- 73.17% 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 | 11.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.27 |
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)1.44
PEG (5Y)0.44
EPS Next 2Y11.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%
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 Rank | Sector 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:ALV (4/8/2026, 2:30:08 PM)
111.33
+7.2 (+6.91%)
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 Change0%
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change5.28%
Market Cap8.33B
Revenue(TTM)10.81B
Net Income(TTM)735.00M
Analysts78.26
Price Target137.53 (23.53%)
Short Float %4.31%
Short Ratio3.95
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 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%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.46 | ||
| P/S | 0.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.21 | ||
| P/B | 3.24 | ||
| P/tB | 7.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.27 |
EPS(TTM)9.87
EY8.87%
EPS(NY)10.65
Fwd EY9.56%
FCF(TTM)9.55
FCFY8.58%
OCF(TTM)15.44
OCFY13.87%
SpS144.47
BVpS34.36
TBVpS15.84
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)0.44
Graham Number87.35
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 | 2.83 |
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%.