Autoliv (CHIX:ALIVS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.18 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 38% Above Median

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CHIX:ALIVS Autoliv Inc CHIX:ALIVS
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Price kr1,124.00
GF Value kr1,230.07
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Autoliv Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Autoliv CHIX:ALIVS -2.68% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 2.31. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ALIVS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1,230.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,030 Vehicles & Parts companies, Autoliv ranks worse than 77.09% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Autoliv's current share price is kr1124.00. Autoliv's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr353.84. Autoliv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.18.

The historical rank and industry rank for Autoliv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:ALIVs' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04   Med: 2.31   Max: 3.51
Current: 3.28

During the past years, Autoliv's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.51. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 2.31.

CHIX:ALIVs's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.09% of 1030 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs CHIX:ALIVs: 3.28

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Autoliv's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr323.683. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is kr353.84 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Autoliv  (CHIX:ALIVs) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Autoliv Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Autoliv Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Autoliv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Autoliv Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Autoliv Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.69 1.85 2.69 2.42 3.20

Autoliv Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.94 3.29 3.20 2.87 3.20

CHIX:ALIVS vs ALSN, LKQ, LEA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Autoliv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Autoliv Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Autoliv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Autoliv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Autoliv Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Autoliv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1124.00/353.84
=3.18

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Autoliv's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Autoliv's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=323.683/134.1100*134.1100
=323.683

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.1100.

Autoliv Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 363.945 101.138 482.597
201612 383.750 102.022 504.450
201703 389.067 102.022 511.439
201706 385.433 102.752 503.059
201709 364.807 103.279 473.710
201712 389.248 103.793 502.945
201803 397.952 103.962 513.355
201806 201.518 104.875 257.694
201809 209.337 105.679 265.656
201812 195.297 105.912 247.294
201903 208.935 105.886 264.626
201906 218.392 106.742 274.388
201909 221.107 107.214 276.575
201912 228.152 107.766 283.925
202003 228.968 106.563 288.158
202006 207.022 107.498 258.272
202009 212.918 107.635 265.289
202012 230.512 108.296 285.459
202103 245.156 108.360 303.415
202106 249.499 108.928 307.179
202109 252.782 110.338 307.243
202112 273.519 112.486 326.100
202203 291.005 114.825 339.879
202206 293.097 118.384 332.033
202209 311.466 122.296 341.554
202212 314.591 126.365 333.872
202303 320.648 127.042 338.488
202306 321.027 129.407 332.695
202309 325.768 130.224 335.490
202312 317.373 131.912 322.662
202403 310.648 132.205 315.123
202406 300.938 132.716 304.099
202409 297.189 132.304 301.245
202412 321.725 132.987 324.441
202503 308.155 132.825 311.137
202506 306.960 133.699 307.904
202509 314.492 133.480 315.976
202512 319.964 133.390 321.691
202603 327.823 133.560 329.173
202606 323.683 134.110 323.683

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.18 mean?
Autoliv (CHIX:ALIVS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.18 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Autoliv and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 2.31. Over the past decade, Autoliv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 3.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Autoliv ranks #794 out of 1030 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is Autoliv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Autoliv's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.18 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 2.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 3.51. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Autoliv's value of 3.18 is 150.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autoliv ranks #794 out of 1030 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Autoliv has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Autoliv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ALSN and LKQ?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Autoliv ranks #794 out of 1030 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Autoliv in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Autoliv's value of 3.18 is 150.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Autoliv's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 3.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.31 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Autoliv has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.27, based on 1,030 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autoliv's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.18 is 150.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Autoliv and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autoliv's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Autoliv stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autoliv (CHIX:ALIVS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1,230.07, compared to a current price of kr1,124.00 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 2.31 and 150.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.27. Autoliv's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autoliv (CHIX:ALIVS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Autoliv (CHIX:ALIVS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autoliv stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr1,124.00 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr1,230.07. GuruFocus considers Autoliv to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ALIVS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.18 (38% above median its 10-year median of 2.31)
  • GF Value™: kr1,230.07 vs. price of kr1,124.00 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 150.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#794 of 1030)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ALIVS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Autoliv Business Description

Address Klarabergsviadukten 70, Section D5, Stockholm, SWE, 111 64
Autoliv Inc is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of passive safety systems to the automotive industry with a broad range of product offerings. Its product portfolio includes passive safety systems for commercial vehicles, battery cut-off switches, safety solutions for riders of motorcycles and bikes, airbags (including steering wheels and inflators), seatbelts, etc. Geographically, the group operates in the Americas, Europe, China, and Asia, excluding China, of which the maximum revenue is generated from its business in the Americas.
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