Autoliv (FRA:LIV) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.23 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 40% Above Median

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FRA:LIV Autoliv Inc FRA:LIV
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Price €102.00
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What is Autoliv Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Autoliv FRA:LIV -0.97% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.23 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 2.31. GuruFocus rates FRA:LIV with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €109.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Vehicles & Parts companies, Autoliv ranks worse than 76.26% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Autoliv's current share price is €102.00. Autoliv's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €31.54. Autoliv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.23.

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

FRA:LIV' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04   Med: 2.31   Max: 3.51
Current: 3.24

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.

FRA:LIV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
76.26% of 1028 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:LIV: 3.24

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 €29.526. 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 €31.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Autoliv  (FRA:LIV) 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
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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

FRA:LIV 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
=102.00/31.54
=3.23

* 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)
=29.526/134.1100*134.1100
=29.526

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.1100.

Autoliv Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 38.011 101.138 50.403
201612 39.513 102.022 51.941
201703 40.806 102.022 53.641
201706 39.530 102.752 51.594
201709 38.213 103.279 49.620
201712 39.191 103.793 50.638
201803 39.165 103.962 50.523
201806 19.600 104.875 25.064
201809 20.068 105.679 25.467
201812 19.010 105.912 24.071
201903 19.897 105.886 25.201
201906 20.543 106.742 25.810
201909 20.679 107.214 25.867
201912 21.769 107.766 27.091
202003 21.051 106.563 26.493
202006 19.745 107.498 24.633
202009 20.413 107.635 25.434
202012 22.657 108.296 28.058
202103 24.105 108.360 29.833
202106 24.663 108.928 30.365
202109 24.857 110.338 30.212
202112 26.631 112.486 31.750
202203 27.624 114.825 32.263
202206 27.631 118.384 31.302
202209 28.834 122.296 31.619
202212 28.616 126.365 30.370
202303 28.587 127.042 30.178
202306 27.515 129.407 28.515
202309 27.537 130.224 28.359
202312 28.372 131.912 28.845
202403 27.451 132.205 27.846
202406 26.659 132.716 26.939
202409 26.177 132.304 26.534
202412 27.970 132.987 28.206
202503 28.131 132.825 28.403
202506 27.873 133.699 27.959
202509 28.588 133.480 28.723
202512 29.402 133.390 29.561
202603 30.435 133.560 30.560
202606 29.526 134.110 29.526

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 3.23 mean?
Autoliv (FRA:LIV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.23 as of Jul. 25, 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 40% 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 #784 out of 1028 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 76.3%.
Is Autoliv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Autoliv's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.23 is 40% 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 3.23 is 154.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autoliv ranks #784 out of 1028 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Autoliv has a GF Score™ of 84/100 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 #784 out of 1028 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 3.23 is 154.3% 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 1,028 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 3.23 is 154.3% 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 3.23, which is 40% 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 (FRA:LIV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €109.28, compared to a current price of €102.00 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.23, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 2.31 and 154.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.27. Autoliv's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 (FRA:LIV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.23 as of Jul. 25, 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 (FRA:LIV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autoliv stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €102.00 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €109.28. GuruFocus considers Autoliv to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LIV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.23 (40% above median its 10-year median of 2.31)
  • GF Value™: €109.28 vs. price of €102.00 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 154.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#784 of 1028)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LIV 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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