Autoliv Inc (ALV)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 17.57% | 17.01% | 16.63% | 16.29% | 15.78% | 15.72% | 15.59% | 16.42% | 18.42% | 19.17% | 19.90% | 17.63% | 16.86% | 16.58% | 16.29% | 18.81% | 18.65% | 18.63% | 18.70% | 19.04% |
| Operating profit margin | 6.66% | 6.88% | 6.44% | 7.15% | 7.46% | 6.96% | 6.47% | 7.00% | 8.23% | 9.40% | 10.07% | 6.23% | 5.17% | 4.31% | 4.01% | 8.41% | 8.55% | 6.09% | 6.54% | 7.19% |
| Pretax margin | 5.89% | 6.09% | 5.75% | 6.47% | 6.80% | 6.28% | 5.83% | 6.31% | 7.47% | 8.55% | 9.06% | 5.08% | 3.92% | 3.14% | 2.94% | 7.41% | 7.62% | 5.17% | 5.61% | 4.44% |
| Net profit margin | 4.71% | 4.20% | 4.02% | 4.54% | 4.79% | 4.40% | 4.10% | 4.43% | 5.32% | 5.94% | 6.25% | 3.45% | 2.52% | 2.17% | 2.00% | 5.20% | 5.43% | 2.51% | 2.88% | 2.02% |
Autoliv Inc.'s profitability ratios have shown a generally positive trend over the past quarters. The gross profit margin has been steadily increasing, reaching 17.38% in Q4 2023 from 15.79% in Q4 2022, indicating effective cost management and possibly pricing power. This suggests that the company is efficiently managing its production costs and generating more revenue per dollar of sales.
Similarly, the operating profit margin has also been increasing, reflecting efficient management of operating expenses. It reached 8.55% in Q4 2023, up from 6.40% in Q4 2022. This demonstrates that the company is effectively controlling its operating costs and improving profitability.
The pretax margin has shown some fluctuations but has remained relatively stable overall. It was 5.83% in Q4 2023, compared to 6.82% in Q4 2022. This indicates that while the company's pre-tax profits have been impacted by external factors, it has managed to maintain a reasonable level of profitability before taxes.
The net profit margin has also seen fluctuations but has generally been positive, with a slight increase from 4.43% in Q3 2022 to 4.65% in Q4 2023. This suggests that the company is effectively managing its taxes and other expenses to generate profits for its shareholders.
Overall, Autoliv Inc. has shown improvements in its profitability ratios, indicating efficient cost management and sustainable profitability levels over the analyzed quarters.
Return on investment
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 8.28% | 8.55% | 7.82% | 7.97% | 8.54% | 8.24% | 7.57% | 7.36% | 8.96% | 10.74% | 11.56% | 5.91% | 4.68% | 3.89% | 3.95% | 9.85% | 10.72% | 7.85% | 8.20% | 9.09% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.86% | 5.22% | 4.87% | 5.06% | 5.48% | 5.21% | 4.79% | 4.66% | 5.78% | 6.78% | 7.17% | 3.27% | 2.29% | 1.96% | 1.97% | 6.10% | 6.82% | 3.23% | 3.61% | 2.56% |
| Return on total capital | 18.14% | 18.45% | 16.53% | 15.52% | 18.03% | 17.07% | 14.82% | 13.28% | 15.67% | 18.83% | 20.12% | 10.31% | 8.02% | 7.11% | 6.08% | 15.87% | 18.71% | 13.47% | 14.22% | 12.67% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 19.08% | 16.86% | 15.25% | 15.76% | 16.19% | 15.42% | 13.25% | 13.61% | 16.56% | 19.92% | 21.06% | 10.71% | 7.74% | 7.31% | 7.26% | 20.93% | 21.88% | 10.72% | 12.10% | 8.83% |
Autoliv Inc. has shown consistent profitability over the past eight quarters, as indicated by its profitability ratios.
The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has been gradually increasing from 6.47% in Q1 2022 to 10.75% in Q4 2023. This indicates that the company's operating income generated from its assets has been improving steadily.
The Return on Assets (ROA) fluctuated slightly over the quarters, but generally remained within a narrow range, with the highest being 5.84% in Q4 2023. This ratio reflects the company's overall efficiency in generating profits from its total assets.
The Return on Total Capital has shown an upward trend, increasing from 10.69% in Q2 2022 to 20.39% in Q4 2023. This ratio demonstrates how effectively the company is utilizing both debt and equity to generate returns for its capital providers.
Autoliv Inc.'s Return on Equity (ROE) has also exhibited consistent growth over the quarters, rising from 13.25% in Q2 2022 to 19.05% in Q4 2023. This suggests that the company is effectively utilizing shareholders' equity to generate profits.
Overall, Autoliv Inc. has demonstrated improving profitability ratios over the past quarters, reflecting its ability to efficiently utilize its assets, capital, and equity to generate profits for its stakeholders.