AutolivFRA:LIV +0.96%84 Gross Margin % is 19.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 18.54. GuruFocus rates FRA:LIV with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €109.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, Autoliv ranks worse than 52.17% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Autoliv's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €455 Mil. Autoliv's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,381 Mil. Therefore, Autoliv's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Autoliv's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LIV'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.79 Med: 18.54 Max: 20.64
Current: 19.3
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Autoliv was 20.64%. The lowest was 15.79%. And the median was 18.54%.
FRA:LIV's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 52.17% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs FRA:LIV: 19.30
Autoliv had a gross margin of 19.11% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Autoliv was 2.30% per year.
Autoliv (FRA:LIV) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Autoliv had a gross margin of 19.11% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Autoliv Gross Margin % Related Terms
Autoliv Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Autoliv's Gross Margin % 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.
FRA:LIV vs ALSN, LKQ, LEA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Autoliv's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Autoliv's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autoliv's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Autoliv (FRA:LIV) has a Gross Margin % of 19.11% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Autoliv and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.54. Over the past decade, Autoliv's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.79 to 20.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Autoliv ranks #684 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Autoliv's Gross Margin % too high?
Autoliv's current Gross Margin % of 19.11% is near median its 10-year median of 18.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.79 to a high of 20.64. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Autoliv's value of 19.11% is 3.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autoliv ranks #684 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Gross Margin % compare to ALSN and LKQ?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Autoliv ranks #684 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Autoliv in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Autoliv's value of 19.11% is 3.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Autoliv's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.79 to 20.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.54 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Autoliv has consistently been below 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 Gross Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,311 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autoliv's current Gross Margin % of 19.11% is 3.7% below 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Autoliv and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autoliv's current Gross Margin % is 19.11%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.54. 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 €109.41, compared to a current price of €105.00 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.11%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.54 and 3.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Autoliv's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autoliv (FRA:LIV), the current Gross Margin % is 19.11% as of Mar. 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 €105.00 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €109.41.
GuruFocus considers Autoliv to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LIV:
Gross Margin %: 19.11% (near median its 10-year median of 18.54)
GF Value™: €109.41 vs. price of €105.00 (4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#684 of 1311)
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 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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