10Y annualized return is
negative
at -1.5% per year
APTV has met or exceeded earnings expectations in
all
recent quarters (10/10)
Attractive Price-to-Earnings Ratio
Low Price-to-Sales Ratio
Strong Return on Equity
Healthy Profit Margins
Adequate Liquidity Ratios
Strong Interest Coverage
Strong Financial Performance
Significant New Business Awards
Diverse Customer Base and Market Penetration
Focus on Electrification and Advanced Solutions
Strategic Separation of EDS Business
High EV/EBITDA Ratio
Moderate Gross Profit Margin
High Debt Levels
Revenue Decline Due to Production Weakness
Conservative Outlook Amid Uncertainty
Aptiv shows strong business quality through solid financial performance, significant new business awards, and effective market adaptation. However, it faces challenges with revenue declines due to production weaknesses and a cautious outlook for the future amid geopolitical uncertainties. The company's prospects remain positive with a focus on electrification and a strategic separation of its EDS business.
Analysis Date: February 6, 2025
Last Updated: March 11, 2025
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The data presented is indicative and may not be updated in real-time.
Aptiv PLC is a company that makes important parts for cars and trucks. They create items that help vehicles use electricity safely and efficiently, like wires and connectors. They also work on technology that makes driving safer and more comfortable, including systems that help with things like automatic braking and connecting to the internet. Founded in 2011 and based in Dublin, Ireland, Aptiv helps improve how vehicles work and how we experience driving.
Streams of revenue
Geographic Distribution
Core Products
Business Type
Business to Business
Competitive Advantages
Key Business Risks
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Aptiv PLC (APTV) reachead $50.74 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.28% change compared to its last close.
Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) values provide a view of the company's performance over the last year.
Benjamin Graham's value investing approach focuses on finding stocks with a significant margin of safety between their intrinsic value and market price.
Intrinsic Value
Estimated fair value based on Graham's formula
$292.19
Current Market Price: $51.65
IV/P Ratio: 5.66x (>1.0 indicates undervalued)
Margin of Safety
Gap between intrinsic value and market price
82.0%
Graham recommended a minimum of 20-30% margin of safety
Higher values indicate a greater potential discount to fair value
Graham Criteria Checklist
Benjamin Graham's value investing checklist for APTV
Positive earnings (5+ years)
Dividend history (5+ years)
P/E ratio ≤ 20 (6.98)
P/B ratio ≤ 1.5 (1.42)
Current ratio ≥ 2.0 (1.53x)
Long-term debt < Net current assets (3.06x)
Margin of safety (82.0%)
APTV does not meet all Graham criteria
Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) values provide a view of the company's performance over the last year.
Profitability metrics measure a company's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, and other relevant metrics. Higher values generally indicate better performance.
Return on Equity (ROE)
Measures how efficiently a company uses its equity to generate profits
17.75%
Higher values indicate better returns for shareholders
TTM (as of 2025-04-30)
Gross Profit Margin
Percentage of revenue retained after accounting for cost of goods sold
17.81%
Higher values indicate better efficiency in production
TTM (as of 2025-04-30)
Net Profit Margin
Percentage of revenue retained after accounting for all expenses
9.07%
Higher values indicate better overall profitability
TTM (as of 2025-04-30)
A return on equity of 17.75% demonstrates effective management and a solid ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity.
Net profit margin at 9.07% and operating profit margin at 9.42% indicate that the company is maintaining good profitability relative to its sales.
The gross profit margin of 17.81% may suggest challenges in controlling costs or pricing power, potentially impacting future profitability.
Financial health metrics assess a company's ability to meet its financial obligations and its overall financial stability.
Debt to Equity Ratio
Total debt divided by total equity
1.00x
Lower values indicate less financial leverage and risk
Less than 1.0 is conservative, 1.0-2.0 is moderate, >2.0 indicates high risk
Q4 2024
Current Ratio
Current assets divided by current liabilities
1.53x
Higher values indicate better short-term liquidity
Less than 1.0 is concerning, 1.0-2.0 is adequate, greater than 2.0 is good
Q4 2024
Current ratio of 1.53 and quick ratio of 1.07 indicate good short-term financial health, allowing the company to cover its liabilities.
An interest coverage ratio of 5.51 shows that the company can comfortably meet its interest obligations, suggesting lower risk in terms of debt management.
With a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.01 and debt-to-assets at 37.89%, the company may face higher financial risk due to its reliance on debt financing.
Meeting Expectations
Higher values indicate better execution and credibility
Recent Results
EPS
Revenue
Aptiv demonstrated solid financial results with a record operating cash flow of $1.1 billion and adjusted earnings per share growth of 25%. This reflects effective cost management and operational performance, even with a slight decline in revenue.
Aptiv achieved record new business bookings of $31 billion, showcasing strong demand for its advanced technologies, particularly in the areas of advanced safety and user experience.
The company is experiencing strong growth in China, particularly with local OEMs, indicating successful market penetration and adaptability to regional dynamics.
Revenue decreased by 1% due to ongoing weakness in production schedules at select OEMs, particularly in Europe and China, indicating vulnerability to market fluctuations.
Aptiv is well-positioned to capitalize on the megatrends of electrification and automation, with a strong portfolio of advanced technologies that cater to evolving customer needs.
The planned separation of the Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) business is expected to enhance operational focus and drive greater value creation for both entities, allowing them to pursue independent market strategies.
The company has adopted a conservative outlook for North American vehicle production, reflecting caution due to geopolitical factors and potential trade policy changes, which could impact future revenue growth.
Insider trading data shows purchase and sale activities by company executives and board members.
Insider trading patterns can provide insights into how company executives and board members view the stock's future prospects.
Insiders are buying significantly more than selling (ratio: 3.93x)
Total Bought
Total value of insider purchases in recent quarters
$763606
Higher values indicate stronger insider confidence
Total Sold
Total value of insider sales in recent quarters
$194212
Lower values relative to buying indicate possible undervaluation
Active Insiders
Number of insiders trading in recent quarters
9
High insider activity
Recent Trend
Change in insider trading pattern
APTV: No trend data available