APTIV PLC (APTV) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:APTV • JE00BTDN8H13
78.68 USD
+2.93 (+3.87%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 01:56 PM
APTV gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 42 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. APTV has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. APTV is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! This makes APTV very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year APTV was profitable.
- In the past year APTV had a positive cash flow from operations.
- APTV had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years APTV had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.26%, APTV is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- APTV's Return On Equity of 3.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. APTV outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
- APTV has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. APTV outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for APTV is in line with the industry average of 9.10%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (10.13%) for APTV is above the 3 year average (8.46%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.26% | ||
| ROE | 3.18% | ||
| ROIC | 10.13% |
ROA(3y)7.32%
ROA(5y)7%
ROE(3y)17.18%
ROE(5y)16.05%
ROIC(3y)8.46%
ROIC(5y)7.76%
1.3 Margins
- APTV has a better Profit Margin (1.46%) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
- APTV's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- APTV's Operating Margin of 10.44% is amongst the best of the industry. APTV outperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of APTV has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Gross Margin of APTV (19.34%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of APTV has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.46% | ||
| GM | 19.34% |
OM growth 3Y10.28%
OM growth 5Y0.86%
PM growth 3Y39.02%
PM growth 5Y5.62%
GM growth 3Y6.65%
GM growth 5Y0.52%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), APTV is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, APTV has less shares outstanding
- APTV has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- APTV has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.42 indicates that APTV is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of APTV (2.42) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of APTV is 4.31, which is a neutral value as it means it would take APTV, 4.31 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- APTV has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.31. This is in the better half of the industry: APTV outperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
- APTV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating APTV is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.82, APTV is doing worse than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.42 |
ROIC/WACC2.24
WACC4.52%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.79 indicates that APTV should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.79, APTV is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.26 indicates that APTV should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- APTV has a Quick ratio (1.26) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- APTV shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 29.31%, which is quite impressive.
- APTV shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.19% yearly.
- APTV shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.16%.
- APTV shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.55% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.31%
EPS 3Y34.39%
EPS 5Y5.19%
EPS Q2Q%18.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.16%
Revenue growth 3Y8.07%
Revenue growth 5Y6.55%
Sales Q2Q%7.38%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.94% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, APTV will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y25.65%
EPS Next 2Y17.03%
EPS Next 3Y15.39%
EPS Next 5Y14.94%
Revenue Next Year3.25%
Revenue Next 2Y3.55%
Revenue Next 3Y4.01%
Revenue Next 5Y5.2%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.19, the valuation of APTV can be described as very reasonable.
- 88.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APTV, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.32. APTV is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.10 indicates a reasonable valuation of APTV.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, APTV is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, APTV is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of APTV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: APTV is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of APTV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: APTV is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- APTV's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of APTV may justify a higher PE ratio.
- APTV's earnings are expected to grow with 15.39% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)1.96
EPS Next 2Y17.03%
EPS Next 3Y15.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for APTV!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
APTIV PLC / APTV FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for APTV stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to APTV.
Can you provide the valuation status for APTIV PLC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to APTIV PLC (APTV). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is APTIV PLC (APTV) stock?
APTIV PLC (APTV) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of APTIV PLC (APTV) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for APTIV PLC (APTV) is 10.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.83.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for APTV stock?
The dividend rating of APTIV PLC (APTV) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.