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.