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.
- ALV had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- ALV has a better Return On Assets (8.50%) 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.
- The Return On Invested Capital of ALV (16.98%) is better than 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 9.25%.
- 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.
- ALV's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 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.
- ALV's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ALV's Gross Margin of 19.10% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ALV outperforms 46.34% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ALV has less shares outstanding
- ALV has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for ALV is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.83 indicates that ALV is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of ALV (2.83) is better than 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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.01) than 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
ROIC/WACC2.63
WACC6.46%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.05 indicates that ALV should not have too much problems paying 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 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
- 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
- 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 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.
- 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 10.56, the valuation of ALV can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ALV is valued a bit cheaper than 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- ALV is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.79 indicates a reasonable valuation of ALV.
- 75.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALV, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALV to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say ALV is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ALV is valued a bit cheaper than 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- ALV's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ALV is cheaper than 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.24 |
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.
- ALV's earnings are expected to grow with 12.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)0.41
EPS Next 2Y11.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%
5. ALV Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ALV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.36%. 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 0.69. 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
- 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.
- 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
104.2
+0.42 (+0.4%)
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 Cap7.78B
Revenue(TTM)10.81B
Net Income(TTM)735.00M
Analysts78.26
Price Target137.53 (31.99%)
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 | 10.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.79 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.73 | ||
| P/B | 3.03 | ||
| P/tB | 6.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.24 |
EPS(TTM)9.87
EY9.47%
EPS(NY)10.65
Fwd EY10.22%
FCF(TTM)9.57
FCFY9.18%
OCF(TTM)15.47
OCFY14.85%
SpS144.76
BVpS34.43
TBVpS15.87
PEG (NY)1.34
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 | 2.83 |
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 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%.