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Autoliv Inc (ALV) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Autoliv Inc stock (ALV) is currently trading at $105.11. Autoliv Inc PE ratio is 11.00. Autoliv Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.74. Analyst consensus price target for ALV is $135.79. WallStSmart rates ALV as Hold.

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ALV

Autoliv Inc

NYSECONSUMER CYCLICAL
$105.11
$0.11 (0.10%)
52W$73.32
$129.14
Target$135.79+29.2%

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ALV Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Autoliv Inc (ALV)

Margin of Safety
-94.8%
Significantly Overvalued
ALV Fair Value
$64.94
Graham Formula
Current Price
$105.11
$40.17 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $64.94
Overvalued
Price $105.11
Graham IV $64.94
Analyst $135.79

ALV trades 95% above its Graham fair value of $64.94, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Autoliv Inc (ALV) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, return on equity, price/sales. Concerns around eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Autoliv Inc (ALV) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.4/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.8510/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Return on EquityProfitability
30.20%10/10

Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $30 in profit

Price/SalesValuation
0.7410/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Institutional Own.Quality
74.01%10/10

74.01% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$7.98B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
11.0
Undervalued
Forward P/E
9.44
Attractive
Trailing P/E
11.0
Undervalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.738
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.852
Undervalued

Autoliv Inc (ALV) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 3.6/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-4.20%0/10

Earnings declining -4.20%, profits shrinking

Operating MarginProfitability
12.20%4/10

Thin operating margins with cost pressures present

Revenue GrowthGrowth
7.70%4/10

Modest revenue growth at 7.70%

Profit MarginProfitability
6.80%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Price/BookValuation
2.916/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Autoliv Inc (ALV) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 65/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.4/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.85), Price/Sales (0.74) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 30.20%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.91) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 7.70%, EPS Growth at -4.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 12.20%, Profit Margin at 6.80%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 30.20% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 7.70% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Return on Equity) and negatives (EPS Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

ALV Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

ALV's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.74x sits near its historical average of 0.71x (52th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 32% below its historical high of 1.09x set in Nov 2010, and 334% above its historical low of 0.17x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.8x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Autoliv Inc (ALV) · CONSUMER CYCLICALAUTO PARTS

The Big Picture

Autoliv Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 10.8B with 8% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 6.8%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 3020.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 425M in free cash flow and 543M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Autoliv Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Sector dynamics: monitor AUTO PARTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Autoliv Inc.

Bottom Line

Autoliv Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Autoliv Inc(ALV)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

AUTO PARTS

Country

USA

Autoliv, Inc. develops, manufactures and supplies automotive security systems for the automotive industry in Europe, America, China, Japan and the rest of Asia. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.