AUTOLIV INC (ALV) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:ALV • US0528001094

111 USD
+0.57 (+0.52%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
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After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, ALV scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ALV was compared to 41 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. While ALV belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ALV is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! ALV also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • 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's Return On Assets of 8.50% is amongst the best of the industry. ALV outperforms 87.80% of its industry peers.
  • ALV has a Return On Equity of 28.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALV outperforms 97.56% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 17.25%, ALV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ALV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.42%. This is significantly above the industry average of 9.17%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (16.42%) for ALV is below the current ROIC(17.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.5%
ROE 28.58%
ROIC 17.25%
ROA(3y)7.55%
ROA(5y)6.78%
ROE(3y)25.35%
ROE(5y)21.75%
ROIC(3y)16.42%
ROIC(5y)13.96%
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

  • ALV has a Profit Margin of 6.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALV outperforms 90.24% of its industry peers.
  • ALV's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • ALV has a Operating Margin of 10.12%. 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.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 19.34%, ALV is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ALV's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.12%
PM (TTM) 6.8%
GM 19.34%
OM growth 3Y16.06%
OM growth 5Y14.42%
PM growth 3Y12.41%
PM growth 5Y22.05%
GM growth 3Y6.7%
GM growth 5Y2.75%
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

  • ALV has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ALV has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • 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.
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

  • 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 0.67 indicates that ALV is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of ALV (0.67) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF 3.01
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.64
WACC6.52%
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.
  • ALV has a worse Current ratio (1.05) 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

  • 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.
  • 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 Y8.7%
EPS Next 2Y11.49%
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

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.25, the valuation of ALV can be described as reasonable.
  • ALV's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ALV is cheaper than 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ALV is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.35, which indicates a very decent valuation of ALV.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ALV is valued a bit cheaper than 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ALV is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.25
Fwd PE 10.35
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 the industry average as 73.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ALV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.6
EV/EBITDA 6.52
ALV Per share dataALV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • ALV's 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)1.29
PEG (5Y)0.44
EPS Next 2Y11.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.2%

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5. ALV Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.15%, ALV has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.65, 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 1.82, ALV pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.15%

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.
  • ALV has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.19%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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

  • 32.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ALV. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • ALV's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.38%
EPS Next 2Y11.49%
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 (3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 111 0 (0%)

111

+0.57 (+0.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)01-30
Earnings (Next)04-17
Inst Owners74.1%
Inst Owner Change5.82%
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change5.32%
Market Cap8.29B
Revenue(TTM)10.81B
Net Income(TTM)735.00M
Analysts78.26
Price Target137.53 (23.9%)
Short Float %3.85%
Short Ratio4.21
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.15%
Yearly Dividend3.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.19%
DP32.38%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-1.82%
PT rev (3m)-0.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-21.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.25
Fwd PE 10.35
P/S 0.77
P/FCF 11.6
P/OCF 7.17
P/B 3.22
P/tB 6.99
EV/EBITDA 6.52
EPS(TTM)9.87
EY8.89%
EPS(NY)10.73
Fwd EY9.67%
FCF(TTM)9.57
FCFY8.62%
OCF(TTM)15.47
OCFY13.94%
SpS144.76
BVpS34.43
TBVpS15.87
PEG (NY)1.29
PEG (5Y)0.44
Graham Number87.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.5%
ROE 28.58%
ROCE 23.19%
ROIC 17.25%
ROICexc 19.78%
ROICexgc 29.81%
OM 10.12%
PM (TTM) 6.8%
GM 19.34%
FCFM 6.61%
ROA(3y)7.55%
ROA(5y)6.78%
ROE(3y)25.35%
ROE(5y)21.75%
ROIC(3y)16.42%
ROIC(5y)13.96%
ROICexc(3y)18.34%
ROICexc(5y)15.99%
ROICexgc(3y)27.89%
ROICexgc(5y)24.69%
ROCE(3y)22.66%
ROCE(5y)19.25%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.82%
ROICexgc growth 5Y20.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.52%
OM growth 3Y16.06%
OM growth 5Y14.42%
PM growth 3Y12.41%
PM growth 5Y22.05%
GM growth 3Y6.7%
GM growth 5Y2.75%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.25
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF 3.01
Debt/EBITDA 1.15
Cap/Depr 108.35%
Cap/Sales 4.08%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 76.96%
Profit Quality 97.28%
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 0.79
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC6.52%
ROIC/WACC2.64
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 Y8.7%
EPS Next 2Y11.49%
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 1Y11.85%
EBIT growth 3Y24.12%
EBIT growth 5Y23.28%
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 FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AUTOLIV INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 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 8.7% 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%.