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Aptiv PLC(APTV)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for APTV
09/25/2026: APTV (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Aptiv PLC is a technology-focused supplier providing electrical and software architectures for the evolving global automotive market. The company possesses a strong position in high-voltage distribution and driver-assistance software, which are essential for electric and connected vehicles. Its primary growth story is built on the industry-wide shift toward software-defined vehicles and increasing electronic content per unit. However, Aptiv faces risks related to automotive manufacturing cyclicality, intense price competition, and the challenge of scaling complex software R&D. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to automotive innovation, though it requires monitoring of global vehicle production trends and margin execution.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | Aptiv provides direct exposure to the long-term trend of vehicle electrification and software-defined mobility. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | This style is conditional on the stock demonstrating positive price trends aligned with sector-wide automotive recovery signals. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The valuation reflects premium growth expectations rather than traditional automotive hardware multiples. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | Aptiv does not pay a cash dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Cyclical exposure to the automotive industry creates high volatility that may not suit conservative risk profiles. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock is sensitive to changes in global vehicle production forecasts and macroeconomic cycles. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Growth expectations are already priced into the stock, leaving little margin for error on execution. |
| Competition risk (Automotive Technology) | High | Aptiv faces competition from both traditional suppliers and tech-native software companies in the ADAS space. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company maintains strong engineering moats but operates in a capital-intensive industry with thin margin buffers. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors receive no current income from dividends. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Successfully integrating hardware and software at scale involves significant technical and operational hurdles. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -56.18% | Avg. Invested days 23 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 9.30B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 20.27 | 1Y Target Price 66.61 |
Price to earnings Ratio 20.27 | 1Y Target Price 66.61 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4.6M shares | Beta 1.33 | 52 Weeks Range 42.99 - 88.93 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 42.99 - 88.93 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.21 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Safety & User Experience | Software, radar, cameras, and compute platforms. | Selling the intelligence and sensors that help cars see and process data. |
| Signal & Power Solutions | Wiring, connectors, and high-voltage systems. | The essential 'nervous system' required to power every modern electric vehicle. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
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Valuation
Trailing PE 20.27 | Forward PE 6.39 | Enterprise Value 14.30B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.46 |
Enterprise Value 14.30B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.46 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.7 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.23 | Shares Outstanding 207.63M | Shares Floating 205.04M |
Shares Outstanding 207.63M | Shares Floating 205.04M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.84 | Percent Institutions 106.98 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Aptiv PLC
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2011-11-17 | Chairman, CEO & President of Intelligent Systems Mr. Kevin P. Clark | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Auto Parts | Full time employees 140000 | Website https://www.aptiv.com |
Full time employees 140000 | Website https://www.aptiv.com | ||
Aptiv PLC, an industrial technology company, provides hardware and software solutions to support automotive and other industries in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and South America. It operates through three segments: Advanced Safety and User Experience, Engineered Components, and Electrical Distribution Systems. The company offers active safety, user experience and smart vehicle compute, and software products for vehicle safety and security, including intelligent sensors, compute platforms, and software tools and services. It also provides connection systems, interconnects, and cable management and protection solutions for the distribution of power, signal, and data. Aptiv PLC was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
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