Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) Financial Ratios
29 years of historical data (1997–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Parts
EV/EBITDA
↓
7.13
↓-15% vs avg
5yr avg: 8.35
30Y Low3.1·High12.5
P/FCF
↓
12.35
↓-54% vs avg
5yr avg: 26.85
30Y Low3.3·High171.3
P/B Ratio
↑
3.52
+7% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.29
30Y Low0.5·High3.7
ROE
↑
30.3%
↓+39% vs avg
5yr avg: 21.8%
30Y Low-34%·High30%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
1.63
↓-9% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.79
30Y Low0.6·High3.4
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
ALV Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Autoliv, Inc. trades at 12.4x earnings, 23% below its 5-year average of 16.0x, sitting at the 48th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x, the stock trades at a discount of 42%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 12.4x P/FCF, 54% below the 5-year average of 26.8x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $8.8B | $9.1B | $7.5B | $9.4B | $6.7B | $9.1B | $8.1B | $7.4B | $6.1B | $8.0B | $7.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $10.7B | $11.0B | $9.3B | $10.9B | $8.0B | $10.2B | $9.4B | $9.2B | $7.7B | $8.4B | $7.5B |
| P/E Ratio → | 12.37 | 12.42 | 11.68 | 19.23 | 15.79 | 20.85 | 43.04 | 15.99 | 32.22 | 18.80 | 12.70 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.82 | 0.84 | 0.73 | 0.90 | 0.76 | 1.10 | 1.08 | 0.86 | 0.71 | 0.77 | 0.72 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.52 | 3.54 | 3.31 | 3.65 | 2.54 | 3.42 | 3.33 | 3.48 | 3.23 | 1.93 | 1.84 |
| P/FCF | 12.35 | 12.77 | 15.71 | 22.95 | 52.17 | 30.64 | 15.82 | 44.82 | 171.26 | 21.92 | 19.48 |
| P/OCF | 7.64 | 7.90 | 7.12 | 9.56 | 9.37 | 12.03 | 9.49 | 11.51 | 10.38 | 8.58 | 8.30 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
ALV EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Autoliv, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 7.1x EBITDA, 15% below its 5-year average of 8.4x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 12.2x, placing the stock at a 41% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.01 | 0.89 | 1.04 | 0.91 | 1.24 | 1.27 | 1.07 | 0.89 | 0.81 | 0.75 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.13 | 7.32 | 6.79 | 10.23 | 7.83 | 9.58 | 12.53 | 8.53 | 7.15 | 6.53 | 6.20 |
| EV / EBIT | 9.79 | 10.07 | 9.44 | 15.50 | 12.08 | 15.19 | 25.91 | 12.79 | 11.41 | 9.84 | 8.89 |
| EV / FCF | — | 15.33 | 19.33 | 26.71 | 62.55 | 34.59 | 18.52 | 55.80 | 216.34 | 22.93 | 20.34 |
ALV Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Autoliv, Inc. earns an operating margin of 10.1%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.0%. Operating margins have expanded from 6.6% to 10.1% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. Return on equity of 30.3% is exceptionally high — well above the sector median of 5.3%. ROIC of 19.4% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.2%.
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 | 19.2% | 19.2% | 18.5% | 17.4% | 15.8% | 18.4% | 16.7% | 18.5% | 19.7% | 16.2% | 16.2% |
| Operating Margin | 10.1% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.2% | 5.1% | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
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 | 30.3% | 30.3% | 26.7% | 18.8% | 16.0% | 17.2% | 8.2% | 23.0% | 6.3% | 10.6% | 15.3% |
| ROA | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 5.1% | 7.2% |
| ROIC | 19.4% | 19.4% | 18.1% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 13.3% | 7.4% | 14.6% | 12.8% | 14.7% | 15.7% |
| ROCE | 24.5% | 24.5% | 23.1% | 16.5% | 15.0% | 13.9% | 8.2% | 17.7% | 14.1% | 14.9% | 15.2% |
ALV Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Autoliv, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.6x, which is manageable (66% below the sector average of 4.8x). Net debt stands at $1.8B ($2.4B total debt minus $604M cash). Interest coverage of 10.6x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.91 | 0.79 | 0.73 | 0.81 | 1.05 | 1.06 | 1.18 | 0.32 | 0.39 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.51 | 1.91 | 1.88 | 2.00 | 3.39 | 2.09 | 2.06 | 1.04 | 1.27 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.71 | 0.76 | 0.60 | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.57 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.09 | 0.08 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.23 | 1.23 | 1.27 | 1.44 | 1.30 | 1.10 | 1.82 | 1.68 | 1.49 | 0.29 | 0.26 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.57 | 3.62 | 3.76 | 10.38 | 3.96 | 2.70 | 10.98 | 45.08 | 1.01 | 0.86 |
| Interest Coverage | 10.58 | 10.58 | 9.06 | 7.42 | 10.98 | 11.25 | 5.23 | 10.45 | 10.38 | 14.05 | 13.32 |
ALV Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.05x means Autoliv, Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has improved from 0.98x to 1.05x 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 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 0.96 | 0.98 | 1.02 | 1.30 | 1.36 | 1.25 | 1.15 | 1.58 | 1.59 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.71 | 0.73 | 0.75 | 1.03 | 1.10 | 0.94 | 0.88 | 1.32 | 1.30 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.16 | 0.34 | 0.37 | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.36 | 0.47 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.25 | 1.33 | 1.26 | 1.15 | 1.09 | 0.91 | 1.26 | 1.29 | 1.21 | 1.22 |
| Inventory Turnover | 8.81 | 8.81 | 9.19 | 8.55 | 7.68 | 8.65 | 7.77 | 9.40 | 9.19 | 9.17 | 8.14 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 75.46 | 70.01 | 76.59 | 78.72 | 75.35 | 89.20 | 69.34 | 69.49 | 59.65 | 71.02 |
ALV Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Autoliv, Inc. returns 6.6% to shareholders annually — split between a 2.6% dividend yield and 4.0% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 32.4% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 8.1% (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 | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 32.4% | 32.4% | 33.9% | 46.1% | 53.0% | 37.9% | 28.9% | 47.0% | 112.6% | 48.9% | 35.8% |
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 | 8.1% | 8.1% | 8.6% | 5.2% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| FCF Yield | 8.1% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% | 5.1% |
| Buyback Yield | 4.0% | 3.8% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.6% | 6.5% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 4.6% | 2.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $77M | $80M | $85M | $87M | $88M | $88M | $87M | $87M | $88M | $88M |
Peer Comparison
Compare ALV 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ALVYou | $9B | 12.4 | 7.1 | 12.4 | 19.2% | 10.1% | 30.3% | 19.4% | 1.6 |
 APH | $202B | 49.1 | 29.9 | 46.0 | 36.9% | 25.9% | 36.6% | 28.3% | 2.2 |
 BWA | $15B | 56.1 | 8.2 | 12.6 | 18.7% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 12.9% | 2.0 |
 APTV | $13B | 84.9 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 19.1% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7 |
 MGA | $18B | 21.9 | 6.5 | 10.0 | 10.3% | 5.0% | 6.8% | 8.6% | 2.2 |
 VC | $3B | 15.6 | 6.4 | 11.0 | 14.1% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 19.5% | 1.2 |
 DAN | $4B | 45.6 | 12.2 | 13.1 | 8.0% | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 6.2 |
 SMP | $873M | 21.4 | 6.5 | 46.6 | 30.2% | 10.3% | 6.2% | 10.8% | 3.0 |
 THRM | $1B | 59.9 | 9.4 | 18.0 | 23.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 7.3% | 2.2 |
 ADNT | $2B | -6.1 | 4.0 | 8.0 | 6.6% | 3.0% | -12.0% | 8.7% | 3.1 |
 LEA | $7B | 17.1 | 6.2 | 13.4 | 8.2% | 4.4% | 8.9% | 9.7% | 2.5 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.2 | 12.2 | 15.6 | 36.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.8 |
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ALV — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ALV stock.
What is Autoliv, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Autoliv, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 12.4x. The historical average is 14.8x. This places it at the 48th percentile of its historical range.
What is Autoliv, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Autoliv, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 7.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 6.3x.
What is Autoliv, Inc.'s ROE?
Autoliv, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 30.3%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 11.9%.
Is ALV stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Autoliv, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 12.4x. This is at the 48th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Autoliv, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Autoliv, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 2.62% with a payout ratio of 32.4%.
What are Autoliv, Inc.'s profit margins?
Autoliv, Inc. has 19.2% gross margin and 10.1% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Autoliv, Inc. have?
Autoliv, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.6x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.