APTV

Based on Aptiv PLC's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Aptiv do?

Aptiv designs and manufactures electrical architecture, safety systems, and connectivity technology for passenger and commercial vehicles. Its two segments — Signal and Power Solutions, and Advanced Safety and User Experience — cover everything from wiring harnesses to autonomous driving software.

Does APTV pay dividends?

Aptiv does not currently pay a dividend. The company operates in a capital-intensive industry undergoing rapid technological change, and retaining cash for investment in electrification and safety technology appears to be the current strategic priority.

When does APTV report earnings?

Aptiv follows a standard quarterly earnings schedule. Specific upcoming dates are not confirmed through our data source — check Aptiv's investor relations page for the current reporting calendar.

Is APTV a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates APTV as Below Average, with Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, Growth, and Risk. The Valuation pillar is Attractive, which may interest contrarian investors. Whether that valuation discount compensates for the fundamental weaknesses depends on your investment framework — see the full breakdown on UQS Score.

Is APTV overvalued?

Based on the UQS Valuation pillar, APTV is rated Attractive, suggesting it is not overvalued relative to its fundamentals. However, an attractive price alone does not offset the Weak readings in other pillars — context matters when interpreting valuation signals.

How does APTV compare to its competitors?

Aptiv operates alongside peers such as BorgWarner, Modine Manufacturing, and Allison Transmission. Each competitor has a different product focus and market exposure. UQS Score provides side-by-side pillar comparisons for Pro members to evaluate relative positioning across Quality, Moat, Growth, Risk, and Valuation.

What is APTV's market cap bracket?

Aptiv is classified as a large-cap company, placing it among the larger publicly traded automotive suppliers globally. Large-cap status generally implies greater liquidity and analyst coverage, though it does not guarantee fundamental quality.

Who founded Aptiv?

Aptiv PLC was established in 2011, emerging from the former Delphi Automotive business. It rebranded from Delphi Automotive PLC to Aptiv PLC in December 2017. Further founding history is publicly available through the company's official disclosures.

Is APTV a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, APTV's UQS profile raises caution — Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, and Growth suggest the business has not demonstrated the durable characteristics typically associated with long-term compounders. The Attractive Valuation may offer a margin of safety, but sustained improvement in fundamentals would be needed to shift that view.

What is the main competitive advantage of Aptiv?

Aptiv's scale and deep integration into automakers' vehicle development processes provide some switching-cost protection. However, the UQS Moat pillar is rated Weak, indicating that these advantages have not translated into a clearly defensible competitive position relative to peers at this time.

What sector does APTV belong to?

Aptiv is classified in the Consumer Cyclical sector, reflecting its dependence on vehicle production volumes and consumer demand for new automobiles. Cyclical sectors tend to experience amplified swings in revenue and profitability tied to broader economic conditions.

Is APTV a growth stock or value stock?

Based on UQS pillar labels, APTV does not fit neatly into either category. The Growth pillar is rated Weak, ruling out a clear growth-stock characterization. The Valuation pillar is Attractive, which has value-stock overtones — but value investing typically requires stronger underlying business quality than APTV currently demonstrates.

Aptiv PLC currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Aptiv PLC faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Aptiv PLC presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Aptiv PLC appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Aptiv PLC operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for APTV.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Aptiv PLC is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Aptiv PLC's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Aptiv PLC is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.