Autoliv Inc (ALV)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 18.56% | 18.12% | 18.09% | 17.78% | 17.38% | 16.80% | 16.48% | 16.15% | 15.80% | 15.85% | 15.71% | 16.54% | 18.36% | 19.06% | 19.77% | 17.52% | 16.74% | 16.46% | 16.19% | 18.69% |
| Operating profit margin | 9.60% | 9.25% | 9.27% | 8.05% | 7.47% | 6.79% | 6.37% | 7.08% | 7.45% | 6.99% | 6.50% | 7.04% | 8.19% | 9.35% | 10.01% | 6.18% | 5.13% | 4.28% | 3.99% | 8.36% |
| Pretax margin | 8.42% | 7.34% | 7.35% | 6.39% | 5.84% | 6.03% | 5.72% | 6.44% | 6.82% | 6.34% | 5.89% | 6.36% | 7.46% | 8.51% | 9.02% | 5.06% | 3.91% | 3.13% | 2.94% | 7.38% |
| Net profit margin | 6.21% | 5.98% | 5.91% | 5.10% | 4.66% | 4.15% | 3.97% | 4.49% | 4.78% | 4.43% | 4.12% | 4.46% | 5.30% | 5.91% | 6.21% | 3.43% | 2.51% | 2.16% | 1.98% | 5.17% |
Autoliv Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate fluctuating trends over the observed periods. The gross profit margin steadily increased from 18.69% in March 2020 to 18.56% in December 2024, indicating the company's ability to efficiently generate revenue after accounting for direct production costs.
The operating profit margin showcases a more volatile pattern, with significant fluctuations throughout the periods. It ranged from a low of 3.99% in June 2020 to a high of 9.60% in December 2024. This ratio reflects Autoliv's efficiency in managing operating expenses and generating profits from its core operations.
The pretax margin, which represents the proportion of earnings before taxes to total revenue, also experienced fluctuations but generally showed an increasing trend from 2.94% in June 2020 to 8.42% in December 2024. This suggests improvements in the company's operational efficiency and cost control measures over time.
Lastly, the net profit margin, which indicates the profitability after all expenses, increased overall from 1.98% in June 2020 to 6.21% in June 2021, before stabilizing around 5% in subsequent periods. This implies Autoliv's ability to convert revenue into net income, albeit with some variability in profitability.
Overall, Autoliv Inc's profitability ratios reflect a mix of performance indicators, with improvements in gross profit margins and overall profitability accompanied by some volatility in operating profit margins. It appears that the company has been able to enhance its operational efficiency and manage costs effectively, leading to an upward trend in profitability over the observed periods.
Return on investment
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 12.79% | 11.73% | 12.23% | 10.25% | 9.39% | 8.55% | 7.82% | 7.97% | 8.54% | 8.22% | 7.55% | 7.35% | 8.94% | 10.74% | 11.55% | 5.90% | 4.68% | 3.89% | 3.96% | 9.85% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 8.26% | 7.57% | 7.80% | 6.49% | 5.86% | 5.22% | 4.87% | 5.06% | 5.48% | 5.21% | 4.79% | 4.66% | 5.78% | 6.78% | 7.17% | 3.28% | 2.29% | 1.97% | 1.97% | 6.09% |
| Return on total capital | 43.32% | 38.55% | 38.36% | 32.00% | 27.57% | 28.06% | 25.11% | 25.16% | 25.49% | 24.41% | 21.11% | 21.59% | 25.60% | 31.26% | 34.53% | 19.90% | 16.32% | 15.34% | 14.14% | 33.17% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 28.34% | 27.49% | 27.19% | 22.24% | 19.08% | 16.86% | 15.25% | 15.76% | 16.19% | 15.42% | 13.25% | 13.61% | 16.56% | 19.92% | 21.07% | 10.73% | 7.76% | 7.33% | 7.27% | 20.92% |
Autoliv Inc's profitability ratios exhibit a positive trend over the reporting periods. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) shows an upward trajectory, improving from 9.85% on March 31, 2020, to 12.79% on December 31, 2024. This indicates the firm's ability to generate operating profits from its assets has strengthened over time.
Similarly, the Return on Assets (ROA) has also shown a consistent increase, rising from 6.09% on March 31, 2020, to 8.26% on December 31, 2024. This signifies an enhancement in the company's overall profitability in relation to its total assets.
The Return on Total Capital has displayed a notable growth trend, escalating from 33.17% on March 31, 2020, to 43.32% on December 31, 2024. This indicates the efficiency with which Autoliv Inc generates returns from its total capital employed in the business has improved significantly over the periods analyzed.
Furthermore, the Return on Equity (ROE) has demonstrated an upward movement, advancing from 20.92% on March 31, 2020, to 28.34% on December 31, 2024. This suggests an increase in the profitability of the company for its equity shareholders over the years.
Overall, the improving profitability ratios of Autoliv Inc reflect positively on the company's operational efficiency, asset utilization, and overall financial performance during the analyzed period.