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Autoliv Inc(ALV)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$117.54
10/30/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ALV

10/30/2026: ALV (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Autoliv Inc is a global leader in automotive safety systems, specializing in airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels. The company benefits from a strong, entrenched market position and consistent demand driven by mandatory vehicle safety regulations. Its primary growth opportunity lies in increasing safety content per vehicle and expanding into key markets like China. However, Autoliv faces risks from its cyclical dependency on global automotive production and intense pricing pressure from major manufacturer customers. The stock may suit dividend-focused or value-oriented investors who monitor global light vehicle production trends as a key indicator of the company's financial health.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is tied to automotive production cycles, which limits pure, rapid growth potential.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on a positive upturn in global vehicle production cycles.
Value investorStrong fitThe company often trades at valuations that provide a reasonable entry point relative to its market position.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company maintains a reliable dividend policy suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitCyclical exposure to the automotive industry introduces volatility that may not suit the most risk-averse.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumStock price is sensitive to macroeconomic news and global auto production forecasts.
Valuation riskLowThe stock is generally valued based on steady-state earnings and cash flow expectations.
Competition risk (Automotive supplier consolidation)MediumIntense competition from large private and public peers keeps pressure on pricing.
Business qualityStrongAutoliv has a high-quality, entrenched position as a primary safety partner for major automakers.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are stable but subject to the company's capital allocation priorities and cash flow health.
Execution riskMediumOperational efficiency and supply chain management are critical to maintaining margins.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -5.2%
Avg. Invested days 36
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ALV receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ALV has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+13.8%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 6.6%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+4.1%), soft profitability (net margin 6.8%), very low insider ownership of 0.37%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ALV's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (6.6% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is ALV's strongest growth driver at +49.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+13.8%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (+4.1%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 84.0% and approximately 99.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.37%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Cevian Capital II Gp Limited 8.75%
BlackRock Inc 6.85%
Swedbank AB 4.71%
FMR Inc 3.42%
Fidelity International Ltd 3.32%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ALV generates approximately $192 of gross profit, $101 of operating income, and $66 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins and moderate cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 25.35%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ALV has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 8.42B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 14.06
1Y Target Price 131.38
Price to earnings Ratio 14.06
1Y Target Price 131.38
Volume (30-day avg) 833.3K shares
Beta 1.4
52 Weeks Range 97.72 - 131.23
Updated Date 10/29/2026
52 Weeks Range 97.72 - 131.23
Updated Date 10/29/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.01%
Basic EPS (TTM) 8.32

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Passive SafetyAirbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels sold to automotive OEMs.The primary revenue engine, essential for vehicle safety and regulatory compliance.
ElectronicsCrash sensors, software, and electronic control systems.An important growth area that adds technological complexity and value to core safety products.
Geographic MarketsOperations in Americas, Europe, and Asia (China is a major market).Global diversification helps mitigate regional economic slowdowns in the auto sector.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-23
When Before Market
Estimate 2.21
Actual 2.19

Profitability

Profit Margin 5.63%
Operating Margin (TTM) 9.69%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 8.37%
Return on Equity (TTM) 24.82%

Valuation

Trailing PE 14.06
Forward PE 10.17
Enterprise Value 10.21B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.76
Enterprise Value 10.21B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.76
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.92
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.21
Shares Outstanding 72.01M
Shares Floating 71.70M
Shares Outstanding 72.01M
Shares Floating 71.70M
Percent Insiders 0.37
Percent Institutions 84.03

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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