Autoliv (OSTO:ALIV SDB) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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OSTO:ALIV SDB Autoliv Inc OSTO:ALIV SDB
87 GF Score
Price kr1,198.00
GF Value kr1,213.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Autoliv Moat Score?

Autoliv OSTO:ALIV SDB +2.57% 87 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ALIV SDB with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1,213.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Autoliv ranks better than 98.55% on this metric.

Autoliv has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Autoliv has Narrow Moat: Autoliv Inc has a strong narrow moat due to its market leadership in automotive safety systems and significant customer switching costs. The company benefits from economies of scale and a robust distribution network, but lacks the regulatory barriers and pricing power to be considered a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Autoliv might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Autoliv  (OSTO:ALIV SDB) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Autoliv Moat Score Related Terms

OSTO:ALIV SDB vs ALSN, LKQ, LEA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Autoliv's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Autoliv's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Autoliv's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Autoliv (OSTO:ALIV SDB) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Autoliv ranks #19 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Autoliv's Moat Score too high?
Autoliv's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Autoliv ranks #19 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Autoliv has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Autoliv's Moat Score compare to ALSN and LKQ?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Autoliv ranks #19 out of 1313 companies for Moat Score. This places Autoliv in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Autoliv's current Moat Score is 6. 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 (OSTO:ALIV SDB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1,213.71, compared to a current price of kr1,198.00 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Autoliv's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autoliv (OSTO:ALIV SDB), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 16, 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 (OSTO:ALIV SDB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autoliv stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr1,198.00 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr1,213.71. GuruFocus considers Autoliv to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:ALIV SDB:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: kr1,213.71 vs. price of kr1,198.00 (1.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:ALIV SDB 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.
87GF Score

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