Stock Analysis
Aptiv PLCAPTV
P/E 42.34×· 5Y range 4.83–171.65×· 55th percentile of history
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories
AnalystsStrong Buy29 analystsP/E 42.3× sits at the 55th percentile of its 5.089664613278576-year history.
Cash covers 13% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, fairly valued
Strengths
- Quality95
Risks
- Profitability21
- Growth37
Mixed picture — no clear quality or value edge.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 8/9 — high earnings quality
What's happening with APTV
Profile
Strong earnings quality; profitability and growth lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation74/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (55th pct)12/25
- FCF yield (8.3%)25/25
- P/S (0.6x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (15.8x)12/25
- Growth37/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (6.9%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (-27.3%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-23.4%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (430.4%)25/25
- Profitability21/100 · Weak
- ROIC (5.1%)5/25
- ROE (2.5%)5/25
- Net margin (1.3%)6/25
- Operating margin (5.3%)5/25
- Financial Health57/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (1.71)10/25
- Current ratio (2.02)25/25
- Interest coverage (3.3x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 27%)12/25
- Quality95/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (8/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-2.86)25/25
- FCF conversion (347%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 7.2%)20/25
- Moat56/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (5/10 yrs)13/25
- Median gross margin (18.6%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 0.8%)12/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 1.7 — distress-zone balance sheet
About Aptiv PLC
Aptiv PLC is an industrial technology company focused on enabling a more automated, electrified and digitalized future. Show more
The company's technologies reach from sensor to cloud, including the hardware and software necessary to support automotive and other industries on a global basis. Its Advanced Safety and User Experience segment provides advanced software and services, intelligent sensors and high-performance compute platforms; its Engineered Components Group segment provides connection systems, high-performance interconnects, and cable management and protection solutions; and its Electrical Distribution Systems segment provides low voltage and high voltage power, signal and data distribution.
Headquarters: SCHAFFHAUSEN, V8 · Employees: 140,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
74B+P/E (TTM)41.7xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 4.8x–171.6x · 55th pct
P/FCF8.3xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield8.3%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -1.1%–15.5% · 76th pct
P/S (TTM)0.55xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.5x–3.1x · 2nd pct
EV/EBIT15.8xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 9.5x–38.6x · 34th pct
EV/Sales0.7xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E7.9xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.05xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio—
Finnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
21EROIC5.1%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE2.5%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA1.0%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin1.3%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin5.3%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin20.6%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin4.6%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin3.9%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
37DRevenue CAGR6.9%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-27.3%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-23.4%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth430.4%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-23.4%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income53.6%D
Grade D: HighStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.7%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
57CAltman Z-Score1.71D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio2.02xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.30xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage3.3xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment6.5yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT5.5xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.65xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.13xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
95A+Piotroski F-Score8/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.86A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion346.8%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability7.2%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue3.5%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.83xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Agnevall Hakan Filed | Agnevall Hakan | BuyOpen market buy | +4.1K | |
CLARK KEVIN P Filed | CLARK KEVIN P | Gift | -51190 | |
Mahoney Sean O Filed | Mahoney Sean O | BuyOpen market buy | +1.0K | |
Mahoney Sean O Filed | Mahoney Sean O | BuyOpen market buy | +6.0K | |
Mahoney Sean O Filed | Mahoney Sean O | BuyOpen market buy | +4.0K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CLARK KEVIN P Filed | CLARK KEVIN P | BuyOpen market buy | +51.2K | |
MEISTER PAUL M Filed | MEISTER PAUL M | BuyOpen market buy | +105.6K | |
Brazier Allan J Filed | Brazier Allan J | Tax withholding | -4062 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
56CROIC >12% Years5/10 yrsC
Grade C: ModerateShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)18.6%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor0.8%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.06
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$3.65
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$42.01
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$5.68B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$761.00M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$4.92B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$8.75B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.95xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$9.18B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.32C
Grade C: VolatilePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Aptiv PLC (APTV)
APTV is down 0.73% at the last close. Aptiv PLC meets 8 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 1.71 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.86 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~6.5 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- At a valuation score of 74/100, APTV trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 41.7).
See how APTV ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
No significant market moves for APTV in the last 30 days.
See APTV move history →Frequently Asked Questions about APTV
What is the current Aptiv PLC (APTV) stock price?
APTV is trading at $44.86 at the last market close, down 0.73% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks APTV pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is APTV stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Aptiv PLC's financial health at 57/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is APTV stock overvalued?
Aptiv PLC trades at a trailing P/E of 41.7 and our valuation score rates it 74/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Aptiv PLC report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for APTV. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Aptiv PLC operate in?
Aptiv PLC operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, within the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Aptiv PLC do?
Aptiv PLC is an industrial technology company focused on enabling a more automated, electrified and digitalized future.
About Aptiv PLC (APTV) Stock
Aptiv PLC (APTV) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories industry. As of the latest update, Aptiv PLC is trading at $44.86, down 0.73% on the day with a market capitalization of $9.2 billion. The financial health score for APTV is 57/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for APTV stock.
APTV Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Aptiv PLC (APTV) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time APTV stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for APTV with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Aptiv PLC across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 57/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for APTV.
- Sector peers: Compare APTV against 6 other consumer cyclical stocks on key financial metrics.
Is APTV a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Aptiv PLC (APTV) as an investment. The financial health score of 57/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Aptiv PLC (APTV) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.