Autoliv Inc (ALV)

Profitability ratios

Return on sales

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Gross profit margin 18.55% 17.38% 15.79% 18.36% 16.74%
Operating profit margin 9.42% 8.48% 7.45% 8.20% 5.13%
Pretax margin 8.42% 5.84% 6.82% 7.46% 3.91%
Net profit margin 6.22% 4.66% 4.78% 5.29% 2.51%

Autoliv Inc's profitability ratios have shown a positive trend over the past five years. The gross profit margin has increased steadily from 16.74% in 2020 to 18.55% in 2024, indicating the company's ability to efficiently manage its production costs and generate profits from sales.

The operating profit margin has also improved from 5.13% in 2020 to 9.42% in 2024, illustrating Autoliv's effective control over its operating expenses and increased profitability from its core business activities.

Similarly, the pretax margin has exhibited growth, rising from 3.91% in 2020 to 8.42% in 2024, highlighting the company's ability to generate higher profits before accounting for taxes.

Moreover, the net profit margin has shown a consistent uptrend, increasing from 2.51% in 2020 to 6.22% in 2024, reflecting Autoliv's enhanced profitability after considering all expenses, including taxes.

Overall, Autoliv Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate a positive performance trajectory, indicating the company's efficiency in managing its costs and operations to increase profitability over the years.


Return on investment

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 12.54% 10.66% 8.54% 8.96% 4.68%
Return on assets (ROA) 8.28% 5.86% 5.48% 5.77% 2.29%
Return on total capital 43.19% 27.57% 25.37% 25.60% 15.12%
Return on equity (ROE) 28.38% 19.08% 16.19% 16.52% 7.76%

Autoliv Inc's profitability ratios have shown a positive trend over the past five years, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from its assets and capital.

- The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has increased steadily from 4.68% in 2020 to 12.54% in 2024. This indicates that the company has become more efficient in generating operating profits relative to its total assets over the years.

- The Return on assets (ROA) has also shown a significant improvement, rising from 2.29% in 2020 to 8.28% in 2024. This suggests that Autoliv Inc has been able to increase its overall profitability in relation to its total assets.

- The Return on total capital has experienced substantial growth, from 15.12% in 2020 to 43.19% in 2024. This indicates that the company has been successful in generating returns for both shareholders and debt holders.

- The Return on equity (ROE) has also exhibited a positive trend, increasing from 7.76% in 2020 to 28.38% in 2024. This shows that Autoliv Inc has been effectively using shareholders' equity to generate profits and create value for its investors.

Overall, Autoliv Inc's profitability ratios reflect a strong financial performance and efficiency in utilizing its assets, capital, and equity to drive profits and create value for its stakeholders.