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Autoliv ALV

SwedenConsumer Cyclical · Auto PartsUSD
6.2AI score
Rank 785 of 2,130
better than 60% of companies
110.52USD
▼ 2.2% in one year
ALV MSCI World +22.1%
Average analyst target
134.31 USD (+21.5%)
16 analysts
52-wk low 99.16High 132.17
📈 Chart on TradingView ↗(affiliate link)Analysis of 08/10/2026

What does it do?

Autoliv is the world leader in automotive safety systems, designing and manufacturing airbags, seatbelts, and other passive safety products for major vehicle manufacturers.

Key points

from its scores
  • ✓Attractive valuation8.3
  • ✓Attractive dividend7.3
  • ✕Weak growth2.9
  • ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop4.3
  • !Weak share-price trend5.8

AI analysis

bottom line, main risk, context and news
Bottom line

Valuation is attractive and quality is high, but the earnings decline and weak growth warrant caution; wait for an improvement in growth figures before adding to the position.

Autoliv shows solid financial health and quality (ROE 25.86%, ROIC 22.72%) and trades at a P/E of 13.03, but the sharp decline in earnings (-37.5%) and low revenue growth (3.3%) weigh on its growth profile, suggesting the attractive valuation may be justified by a weak cyclical moment.

⚠ Main risk

The main risk is dependence on global vehicle production and the ability to pass on higher costs (raw materials, energy) to automakers, which exert strong pricing pressure, potentially further compressing the operating margin (9.60%).

Context and risks

Autoliv's business, as a supplier of automotive safety systems, is exposed to global vehicle production trends and pricing pressure from automakers. Its domicile in Sweden carries a moderate governance risk, already reflected in the country's risk profile.

Is Autoliv stock cheap or expensive?

at the analysis date
Cheaper than its sector

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 35% below the Consumer Cyclical median on average.

MultipleCompanySectorDifference
P/E13.017.8−27%
EV / EBITDA6.411.2−43%
Price / book3.32.9+13%
Price / sales0.71.3−42%

Sector: median of the 228 Consumer Cyclical companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.

Valuation score: 8.3 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6).

Average analyst target: 134.31 USD, +21.5% versus the price.

A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 6.1 (sector 5.7), Growth 2.9 (sector 5.9).

Indicative fair value · USD
Graham241.68▲ +119% vs price
Cash flow (DCF)238.22▲ +116% vs price
Dividends121.80▲ +10% vs price
Price110.52at the analysis date

Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.

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Score by category

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Financial healthiFair6.1Consumer Cyclical median: 5.7
Quality / MoatiFair6.4Consumer Cyclical median: 5.7
ValuationiGood8.3Consumer Cyclical median: 6.6
GrowthiPoor2.9Consumer Cyclical median: 5.9
DividendiGood7.3Consumer Cyclical median: 4.5
MomentumiFair5.8Consumer Cyclical median: 5.5
Risk & ContextiWeak4.3Consumer Cyclical median: 5.5
Consumer Cyclical median7 or more 5 to 7 under 5

Key metrics

at the analysis date · compared with the Consumer Cyclical median
P/Ei
13.0
Consumer Cyclical: 17.8below
EV / EBITDAi
6.4
Consumer Cyclical: 11.2below
ROEi
25.9%
Consumer Cyclical: 16.0%above
Operating margini
9.6%
Consumer Cyclical: 10.5%below
Net debt / EBITDAi
1.16
Consumer Cyclical: 1.91below
Revenue growthi
+3.3%
Consumer Cyclical: +5.3%below

Valuation

P/E
13.0
Forward P/E
9.5
EV / EBITDA
6.4
Price / book
3.3
Price / sales
0.7
PEG
0.85
Market cap
8.1B USD
Enterprise value
9.9B USD

Profitability

ROE
25.9%
ROA
8.3%
ROIC (approx.)
22.7%
Gross margin
19.3%
Operating margin
9.6%
Net margin
5.8%
Free cash flow
742.1M USD
FCF yield
9.2%
Cash conversion
48%

Solvency

Total debt
2.2B USD
Net debt
1.8B USD
Cash
377.0M USD
EBITDA
1.6B USD
Net debt / EBITDA
1.16
Debt / equity
87.53
Current ratio
1.03
Quick ratio
0.71

Growth

Revenue growth
+3.3%
Earnings growth
−37.5%
EPS (TTM)
8.48 USD
EPS (forward)
11.67 USD

Dividend

Dividend yield
3.1%
Payout
40.8%

Risk and market

Beta
1.40
Analyst consensus
Buy (16)
Target price
134.31 USD
52-week range
99.16 – 132.17

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Frequently asked questions about Autoliv

Is Autoliv stock cheap or expensive?

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 35% below the Consumer Cyclical median on average. Valuation score: 8.3 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6). Average analyst target: 134.31 USD, +21.5% versus the price. This is not investment advice.

What score does Autoliv get on MeridIAn Screener?

It scores 6.2 out of 10, rank 785 of 2,130 (better than 60% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Valuation (8.3) and its weakest, Growth (2.9). Analysis of 08/10/2026.

What is Autoliv's P/E ratio?

Its P/E is 13.0: the share price equals 13.0 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Consumer Cyclical median is 17.8. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 9.5.

How much is Autoliv worth on the stock market?

Its market capitalisation is 8.1B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 9.9B USD.

How much debt does Autoliv have?

Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 1.8B USD. That is 1.16 times its EBITDA; the Consumer Cyclical median is 1.91.

Does Autoliv pay a dividend?

Yes: its dividend yield is 3.15% and it pays out 41% of its earnings.

How has Autoliv stock performed over the last year?

It has fallen 2.2% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 99.16 and 132.17 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What do analysts think of Autoliv?

16 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 134.31 USD (+21.5% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.