Autoliv Inc (ALV)
Liquidity ratios
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Current ratio | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.98 | 1.10 | 0.98 | 1.01 | 1.04 | 1.15 | 1.02 | 1.04 | 1.07 | 1.28 | 1.30 | 1.32 | 1.33 | 1.38 | 1.36 | 1.25 | 1.57 | 1.49 |
| Quick ratio | 0.24 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.16 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.20 | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.11 | 0.31 | 0.18 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.23 | 0.46 | 0.57 | 0.41 |
| Cash ratio | 0.24 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.16 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.20 | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.11 | 0.31 | 0.18 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.23 | 0.46 | 0.57 | 0.41 |
Autoliv Inc's current ratio has shown a declining trend over the years, starting at 1.49 on March 31, 2020, and gradually decreasing to 0.96 by December 31, 2024. This may indicate a weakening ability to cover short-term obligations with current assets. The quick ratio followed a similar trend, starting at 0.41 on March 31, 2020, and reaching 0.24 by December 31, 2024, suggesting a decreasing ability to meet immediate liabilities without relying on inventory. The cash ratio, which measures the ability to cover current liabilities with cash and cash equivalents, also decreased over time, from 0.41 on March 31, 2020, to 0.24 by December 31, 2024. This trend may indicate potential liquidity challenges for Autoliv Inc in the future.
Additional liquidity measure
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
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| Cash conversion cycle | days | 39.73 | 42.22 | 39.47 | 41.77 | 42.68 | 42.83 | 42.38 | 46.60 | 47.50 | 46.45 | 47.85 | 49.22 | 42.21 | 48.19 | 46.49 | 48.29 | 46.99 | 43.79 | 46.40 | 42.14 |
Autoliv Inc's cash conversion cycle has fluctuated over the specified periods. The cycle represents the time it takes for the company to convert its investments in inventory and other resources into cash flows from sales.
From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, the company experienced some variability in its cash conversion cycle ranging from 42.14 days to 48.29 days. During this period, the cycle peaked in March 31, 2021, and then reduced by the end of December 31, 2021.
From March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024, there was further fluctuation in the cash conversion cycle, with a range of 39.47 days to 49.22 days. Notably, there was a significant decrease by the end of June 30, 2024, with the cycle reaching its lowest point of 39.47 days.
Overall, Autoliv Inc's cash conversion cycle has shown varying trends over the time frame, reflecting changes in the company's efficiency in managing its working capital and converting it into sales revenue. Tracking this metric can provide insights into the company's operational performance and financial health.