Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (ALSN) Financial Ratios
15 years of historical data (2011–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Parts
EV/EBITDA
↑
10.98
↑+37% vs avg
5yr avg: 8.01
30Y Low6.7·High12.5
P/FCF
↑
16.36
↑+58% vs avg
5yr avg: 10.38
30Y Low8.0·High14.5
P/B Ratio
↓
5.81
+15% vs avg
5yr avg: 5.04
30Y Low2.8·High9.4
ROE
↓
35.4%
↑-38% vs avg
5yr avg: 56.8%
30Y Low12%·High95%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
2.66
+3% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.59
30Y Low2.2·High4.9
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
ALSN Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. trades at 17.4x earnings, 72% above its 5-year average of 10.1x, sitting at the 71st percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 19.6x, the stock trades at a discount of 11%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 16.4x P/FCF, 58% above the 5-year average of 10.4x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $10.6B | $8.3B | $9.5B | $5.3B | $4.0B | $3.9B | $4.9B | $5.9B | $5.9B | $6.5B | $5.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $12.0B | $9.7B | $11.1B | $7.2B | $6.3B | $6.3B | $7.1B | $8.3B | $8.2B | $8.8B | $7.7B |
| P/E Ratio → | 17.42 | 13.36 | 13.00 | 7.86 | 7.52 | 8.80 | 16.46 | 9.84 | 9.19 | 12.82 | 26.53 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.53 | 2.76 | 2.95 | 1.74 | 1.44 | 1.62 | 2.36 | 2.20 | 2.16 | 2.86 | 3.10 |
| P/B Ratio | 5.81 | 4.46 | 5.76 | 4.29 | 4.57 | 6.13 | 6.50 | 7.61 | 8.91 | 9.38 | 5.28 |
| P/FCF | 16.36 | 12.82 | 14.45 | 8.03 | 8.15 | 8.46 | 11.02 | 8.80 | 7.96 | 11.39 | 10.96 |
| P/OCF | 12.88 | 10.10 | 11.87 | 6.75 | 6.08 | 6.13 | 8.76 | 7.02 | 7.01 | 9.82 | 9.65 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
ALSN EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 11.0x EBITDA, 37% above its 5-year average of 8.0x. This is roughly in line with the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 11.4x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.24 | 3.46 | 2.39 | 2.27 | 2.62 | 3.43 | 3.07 | 3.01 | 3.89 | 4.16 |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.98 | 8.89 | 10.02 | 6.75 | 6.69 | 7.68 | 10.47 | 7.83 | 7.51 | 10.71 | 12.19 |
| EV / EBIT | 12.38 | 10.81 | 11.31 | 7.76 | 8.24 | 9.14 | 13.47 | 9.19 | 8.81 | 13.98 | 17.32 |
| EV / FCF | — | 15.02 | 16.94 | 10.99 | 12.83 | 13.67 | 16.01 | 12.28 | 11.07 | 15.53 | 14.72 |
ALSN Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. earns an operating margin of 32.3%, significantly above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.9%. Operating margins have expanded from 30.3% to 32.3% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. Return on equity of 35.4% is exceptionally high — well above the sector median of 5.6%. ROIC of 22.2% represents excellent returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.8%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 48.4% | 48.4% | 47.4% | 48.4% | 46.8% | 47.7% | 48.0% | 51.7% | 52.4% | 50.0% | 47.0% |
| Operating Margin | 32.3% | 32.3% | 30.8% | 30.3% | 28.3% | 27.9% | 25.7% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 28.8% | 24.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | 20.7% | 20.7% | 22.7% | 22.2% | 19.2% | 18.4% | 14.4% | 22.4% | 23.6% | 22.3% | 11.7% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 35.4% | 35.4% | 50.7% | 63.9% | 70.4% | 63.6% | 38.9% | 83.9% | 94.8% | 57.0% | 19.0% |
| ROA | 10.9% | 10.9% | 14.1% | 13.9% | 11.6% | 9.9% | 6.7% | 13.9% | 15.1% | 12.0% | 5.0% |
| ROIC | 22.2% | 22.2% | 23.0% | 21.7% | 19.0% | 16.7% | 13.1% | 22.0% | 23.1% | 16.1% | 10.7% |
| ROCE | 18.6% | 18.6% | 21.2% | 21.1% | 19.1% | 16.5% | 13.1% | 22.7% | 24.3% | 17.0% | 11.3% |
ALSN Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.7x, which is moderately leveraged (39% below the sector average of 4.4x). Net debt stands at $1.4B ($2.9B total debt minus $1.5B cash). Interest coverage of 9.2x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.56 | 1.56 | 1.47 | 2.03 | 2.89 | 3.99 | 3.35 | 3.25 | 3.83 | 3.70 | 2.00 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.66 | 2.66 | 2.17 | 2.34 | 2.69 | 3.09 | 3.72 | 2.40 | 2.32 | 3.10 | 3.44 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.76 | 0.99 | 1.58 | 2.62 | 3.79 | 2.94 | 3.01 | 3.48 | 3.41 | 1.81 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.47 | 1.82 | 2.44 | 2.93 | 3.26 | 2.22 | 2.11 | 2.86 | 3.11 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.20 | 2.49 | 2.96 | 4.68 | 5.22 | 4.99 | 3.48 | 3.11 | 4.14 | 3.76 |
| Interest Coverage | 9.20 | 9.20 | 11.08 | 8.73 | 6.47 | 5.93 | 3.87 | 6.73 | 7.65 | 6.12 | 4.36 |
ALSN Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.'s current ratio of 4.85x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 4.17x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 2.50x to 4.85x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.85 | 4.85 | 3.04 | 2.50 | 1.80 | 1.46 | 2.03 | 1.65 | 1.70 | 1.52 | 1.60 |
| Quick Ratio | 4.17 | 4.17 | 2.42 | 1.94 | 1.34 | 1.02 | 1.54 | 1.17 | 1.30 | 1.15 | 1.23 |
| Cash Ratio | 3.25 | 3.25 | 1.54 | 1.11 | 0.48 | 0.28 | 0.83 | 0.46 | 0.54 | 0.48 | 0.60 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.49 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.59 | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.61 | 0.64 | 0.54 | 0.44 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.92 | 4.92 | 5.38 | 5.67 | 6.57 | 6.16 | 5.98 | 6.55 | 7.59 | 7.34 | 7.77 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 40.38 | 40.74 | 42.81 | 47.85 | 45.74 | 39.99 | 34.23 | 37.54 | 40.99 | 39.05 |
ALSN Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. returns 3.9% to shareholders annually — split between a 0.8% dividend yield and 3.1% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 14.6% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 5.7% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 14.6% | 14.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% | 15.1% | 18.3% | 26.1% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 17.7% | 46.8% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.7% | 7.5% | 7.7% | 12.7% | 13.3% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 10.2% | 10.9% | 7.8% | 3.8% |
| FCF Yield | 6.1% | 7.8% | 6.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% | 12.6% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.1% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 5.1% | 7.0% | 13.2% | 4.6% | 6.6% | 10.4% | 13.7% | 4.5% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.9% | 5.0% | 3.6% | 6.7% | 9.0% | 15.3% | 6.2% | 7.8% | 11.7% | 15.1% | 6.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $85M | $88M | $91M | $96M | $107M | $114M | $123M | $134M | $150M | $169M |
Peer Comparison
Compare ALSN with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ALSNYou | $11B | 17.4 | 11.0 | 16.4 | 48.4% | 32.3% | 35.4% | 22.2% | 2.7 |
 ASTE | $1B | 31.9 | 14.5 | 57.1 | 26.5% | 4.6% | 5.9% | 6.2% | 3.1 |
 BWA | $12B | 46.4 | 6.9 | 10.4 | 18.7% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 12.9% | 2.0 |
 DAN | $5B | 55.6 | 13.7 | 16.0 | 8.0% | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 6.2 |
 ETN | $163B | 40.3 | 29.1 | 36.6 | 37.6% | 19.1% | 21.5% | 13.6% | 1.9 |
 APTV | $12B | 75.7 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 19.1% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7 |
 LEA | $7B | 16.9 | 6.2 | 13.2 | 8.2% | 4.4% | 8.9% | 9.7% | 2.5 |
 VC | $3B | 15.6 | 6.4 | 11.0 | 14.1% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 19.5% | 1.2 |
 PCAR | $61B | 25.8 | 13.7 | 20.2 | 16.2% | 10.4% | 12.9% | 12.2% | — |
 CMI | $99B | 34.9 | 21.0 | 41.4 | 25.3% | 11.5% | 23.0% | 16.1% | 1.6 |
 OSK | $10B | 15.6 | 9.0 | 16.0 | 16.9% | 9.1% | 14.9% | 14.1% | 0.9 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 19.6 | 11.4 | 15.0 | 36.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 5.8% | 4.4 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ALSN stock.
What is Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 17.4x. The historical average is 15.5x. This places it at the 71th percentile of its historical range.
What is Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 11.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.6x.
What is Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.'s ROE?
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 35.4%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 45.3%.
Is ALSN stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 17.4x. This is at the 71th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.84% with a payout ratio of 14.6%.
What are Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.'s profit margins?
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. has 48.4% gross margin and 32.3% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
How much debt does Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. have?
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.7x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.