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ALV vs. GNTX, THRM, VC, ADNT, and APTV

Should you buy Autoliv stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Autoliv with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Autoliv include Gentex (GNTX), Gentherm (THRM), Visteon (VC), Adient (ADNT), and Aptiv (APTV). These companies are all part of the "auto/truck - orig" industry.

How does Autoliv compare to Gentex?

Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) and Autoliv (NYSE:ALV) are both mid-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, earnings, dividends, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

86.8% of Gentex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.6% of Autoliv shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Gentex shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Autoliv shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Gentex has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Autoliv has a beta of 1.33, suggesting that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

Gentex presently has a consensus target price of $26.83, indicating a potential upside of 11.43%. Autoliv has a consensus target price of $135.00, indicating a potential upside of 5.71%. Given Gentex's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Gentex is more favorable than Autoliv.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gentex
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Autoliv
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.62

In the previous week, Gentex had 3 more articles in the media than Autoliv. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Gentex and 4 mentions for Autoliv. Gentex's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Autoliv's score of 0.33 indicating that Gentex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gentex
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Autoliv
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Autoliv has higher revenue and earnings than Gentex. Gentex is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Autoliv, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gentex$2.53B2.02$384.84M$1.7813.53
Autoliv$10.82B0.88$735M$9.3013.73

Gentex has a net margin of 14.75% compared to Autoliv's net margin of 6.45%. Autoliv's return on equity of 29.03% beat Gentex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gentex14.75% 16.27% 13.82%
Autoliv 6.45%29.03%8.75%

Gentex pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Autoliv pays an annual dividend of $3.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Gentex pays out 27.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Autoliv pays out 37.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Autoliv has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Autoliv is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Gentex and Autoliv tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Autoliv compare to Gentherm?

Gentherm (NASDAQ:THRM) and Autoliv (NYSE:ALV) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment and profitability.

Autoliv has a net margin of 6.45% compared to Gentherm's net margin of 1.47%. Autoliv's return on equity of 29.03% beat Gentherm's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gentherm1.47% 11.25% 5.77%
Autoliv 6.45%29.03%8.75%

97.1% of Gentherm shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.6% of Autoliv shares are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of Gentherm shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Autoliv shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Autoliv has higher revenue and earnings than Gentherm. Autoliv is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gentherm, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gentherm$1.50B0.73$18.28M$0.7547.44
Autoliv$10.82B0.88$735M$9.3013.73

Gentherm has a beta of 1.38, indicating that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Autoliv has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

Gentherm currently has a consensus target price of $37.40, suggesting a potential upside of 5.12%. Autoliv has a consensus target price of $135.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.71%. Given Autoliv's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Autoliv is more favorable than Gentherm.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gentherm
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
Autoliv
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.62

In the previous week, Gentherm had 1 more articles in the media than Autoliv. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Gentherm and 4 mentions for Autoliv. Gentherm's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Autoliv's score of 0.33 indicating that Gentherm is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gentherm
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Autoliv
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Autoliv beats Gentherm on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Autoliv compare to Visteon?

Autoliv (NYSE:ALV) and Visteon (NASDAQ:VC) are both mid-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

Autoliv has a net margin of 6.45% compared to Visteon's net margin of 5.99%. Autoliv's return on equity of 29.03% beat Visteon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Autoliv6.45% 29.03% 8.75%
Visteon 5.99%15.93%7.63%

Autoliv currently has a consensus price target of $135.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.71%. Visteon has a consensus price target of $124.42, suggesting a potential upside of 5.30%. Given Autoliv's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Autoliv is more favorable than Visteon.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Autoliv
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.62
Visteon
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64

Autoliv pays an annual dividend of $3.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Visteon pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Autoliv pays out 37.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Visteon pays out 18.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Autoliv has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Autoliv is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Autoliv has a beta of 1.33, suggesting that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Visteon has a beta of 1.26, suggesting that its share price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Visteon had 6 more articles in the media than Autoliv. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Visteon and 4 mentions for Autoliv. Visteon's average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Autoliv's score of 0.33 indicating that Visteon is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Autoliv
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Visteon
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Autoliv has higher revenue and earnings than Visteon. Autoliv is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Visteon, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Autoliv$10.82B0.88$735M$9.3013.73
Visteon$3.77B0.84$201M$8.2114.39

69.6% of Autoliv shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.7% of Visteon shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Autoliv shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Visteon shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Autoliv beats Visteon on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Autoliv compare to Adient?

Adient (NYSE:ADNT) and Autoliv (NYSE:ALV) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, media sentiment, dividends and earnings.

Adient has a beta of 1.5, meaning that its share price is 50% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Autoliv has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Autoliv had 2 more articles in the media than Adient. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Autoliv and 2 mentions for Adient. Adient's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Autoliv's score of 0.33 indicating that Adient is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Adient
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Autoliv
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Adient presently has a consensus target price of $28.00, indicating a potential upside of 23.54%. Autoliv has a consensus target price of $135.00, indicating a potential upside of 5.71%. Given Adient's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Adient is more favorable than Autoliv.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Adient
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Autoliv
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.62

92.4% of Adient shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.6% of Autoliv shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Adient shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Autoliv shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Autoliv has a net margin of 6.45% compared to Adient's net margin of 0.39%. Autoliv's return on equity of 29.03% beat Adient's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Adient0.39% 7.28% 1.67%
Autoliv 6.45%29.03%8.75%

Autoliv has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Adient. Autoliv is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Adient, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Adient$14.54B0.12-$281M$0.7131.92
Autoliv$10.82B0.88$735M$9.3013.73

Summary

Autoliv beats Adient on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Autoliv compare to Aptiv?

Autoliv (NYSE:ALV) and Aptiv (NYSE:APTV) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Aptiv had 2 more articles in the media than Autoliv. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Aptiv and 4 mentions for Autoliv. Aptiv's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Autoliv's score of 0.33 indicating that Aptiv is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Autoliv
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Aptiv
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Autoliv has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Aptiv. Autoliv is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Aptiv, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Autoliv$10.82B0.88$735M$9.3013.73
Aptiv$20.40B0.71$165M$1.6940.54

Autoliv has a net margin of 6.45% compared to Aptiv's net margin of 1.77%. Autoliv's return on equity of 29.03% beat Aptiv's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Autoliv6.45% 29.03% 8.75%
Aptiv 1.77%17.83%7.08%

Autoliv has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aptiv has a beta of 1.45, meaning that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the broader market.

69.6% of Autoliv shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.2% of Aptiv shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Autoliv shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Aptiv shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Autoliv presently has a consensus target price of $135.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.71%. Aptiv has a consensus target price of $82.85, suggesting a potential upside of 20.92%. Given Aptiv's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Aptiv is more favorable than Autoliv.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Autoliv
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.62
Aptiv
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

Summary

Aptiv beats Autoliv on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ALV vs. The Competition

MetricAutolivAUTO/TRUCK IndustryAuto SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$9.56B$6.08B$22.14B$23.24B
Dividend Yield2.74%2.01%2.47%4.09%
P/E Ratio13.7322.5020.4330.90
Price / Sales0.8825.9619.7924.78
Price / Cash8.2911.6912.2019.43
Price / Book3.765.333.644.72
Net Income$735M$182.59M$335.44M$1.07B
7 Day Performance4.01%4.47%2.58%1.37%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A0.45%
1 Year Performance24.22%22.54%5.27%27.94%

Autoliv Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ALV
Autoliv
3.6152 of 5 stars
$127.71
+0.5%
$135.00
+5.7%
+23.7%$9.56B$10.82B13.7364,300
GNTX
Gentex
3.8617 of 5 stars
$23.85
flat
$26.83
+12.5%
+12.0%$5.08B$2.53B13.406,398
THRM
Gentherm
1.8818 of 5 stars
$32.74
flat
$37.40
+14.2%
+26.4%$1.00B$1.50B43.6514,174
VC
Visteon
4.165 of 5 stars
$113.47
flat
$124.42
+9.6%
+39.4%$3.03B$3.77B13.8210,500
ADNT
Adient
4.5244 of 5 stars
$21.60
+0.1%
$28.00
+29.7%
+46.4%$1.69B$14.54B30.4265,000

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