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Aptiv PLC (APTV) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$44.23 +0.68% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $44.20

Aptiv PLC (APTV) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 51/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID Cap $9.12B
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As of 2026-11-03, Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 51/100 at a spot price of $44.23 (+0.68% 1D, market cap $9.12B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, APTV ranks #518 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Auto Parts:O.E.M.), APTV carries a Roarable D (51/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 55.9x, gross margin of 19.1%, and ROIC of 6.2%. By comparison, ALSN (Allison Transmission Holdings Inc.) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 14.6x, ROIC 21.3%, cap $8.92B) and ALV (Autoliv Inc.) posts a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 11.5x, ROIC 23.2%, cap $8.46B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ALV leads on earnings multiple (11.5x) while ALV leads on capital efficiency (23.2% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for APTV?
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Per APTV's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001521332), Aptiv PLC generated $20.40B in revenue (+3.5% YoY), $165.0M in net income, and $1.27B in free cash flow against $23.41B in total assets and $7.47B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $44.20 (-0.07%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 6.2% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 51/100 (D) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-1.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 49.7% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERSELL / AVOID • D
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk D
Cash (13)Whales (7)SEC (11)Macro (8)CEO (12)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-3.1% Base Target
$93 Bull$43 Base$33 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for APTV)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (51/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY APTV SCORES 51/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 6.2% FCF Margin ($1.27B FCF) & 19.1% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+12/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 60% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-13 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
43
Grade D$43.83+1.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
46
Grade D$44.34-0.6% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
48
Grade D$44.08+0.3% Next Q
Current
51
Grade D$44.23-1.3% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: D (43) → D (51)Full Audit →
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While APTV currently carries a cautious 51/100 (D) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (7/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($44.44) and Max Pain ($46.44) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $93.38.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Contract: “APTV Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
47.230 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDWATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)
2.00>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
6 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE5% OF RANGE
L: $42$44.23H: $89
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (19.1% gross margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: CRQD 13 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: DRQD 19 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: DRQD 19 / 40
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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
NEUTRAL (65)

6.2% ROIC with 19.1% gross margin and 13.74% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
NEUTRAL (55)

Altman-Z 2.00 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BEARISH (45)

19/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 8/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like APTV
  • ✓Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Priced at 56x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
  • !Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
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APTV // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -25.70%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $44.43H $44.43L $43.93C $44.23VOL 2.24M
RES: $45.11SUP: $39.03SMA50: $44.44SMA200: $59.18
$81.05$70.44$59.82$49.20$38.59RES $45.11SUP $39.03$44.232026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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APTV Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
39.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +3.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (APTV)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #518 of 1009 ⚔️ ALSN vs APTV Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (APTV vs. ALSN, ALV, BWA, MOD)

Industry: Auto Parts:O.E.M. (36 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Aptiv PLC (APTV) ranks #518 by composite RQD confidence (51/100, grade D) and #178 by equity capitalization ($9.12B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ALV leads on earnings valuation at 11.5x trailing P/E, while ALV leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 23.2% ROIC and 19.2% gross margin. ALV currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 71/100 (B-) compared with APTV at 51/100 (D).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
APTV ACTIVE
Aptiv PLC
D 51/100 55.9x 19.1% 6.2% +0.68% $9.12B Benchmark Subject
ALSN
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc.
C- 59/100 14.6x 48.6% 21.3% +4.67% $8.92B /alsn-vs-aptv →
ALV
Autoliv Inc.
B- 71/100 11.5x 19.2% 23.2% +4.39% $8.46B /alv-vs-aptv →
BWA
BorgWarner Inc.
D- 36/100 39.2x 18.7% 5.5% +0.23% $10.37B /bwa-vs-aptv →
MOD
Modine Manufacturing Company
D+ 54/100 60.8x 23.0% 17.0% -4.95% $6.90B /mod-vs-aptv →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001521332 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Aptiv PLC (APTV) reported GAAP revenue of $20.40B (+3.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $19.71B , and +1.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $165.0M, operating cash flow of $2.19B, and free cash flow of $1.27B (-18.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, APTV closed FY2025 with $23.41B in total assets against $7.47B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.00, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $20.40B $165.0M $2.19B $1.27B $23.41B $7.47B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $19.71B $1.79B $2.45B $1.56B $23.46B $7.84B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $20.05B $2.94B $1.90B $993.7M $24.06B $5.63B

3. APTV Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is APTV stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 51/100 at a spot price of $44.23 (+0.68% 1D, market cap $9.12B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, APTV ranks #518 in composite RQD confidence.

How does APTV compare to ALSN and ALV in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Auto Parts:O.E.M.), APTV carries a Roarable D (51/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 55.9x, gross margin of 19.1%, and ROIC of 6.2%. By comparison, ALSN (Allison Transmission Holdings Inc.) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 14.6x, ROIC 21.3%, cap $8.92B) and ALV (Autoliv Inc.) posts a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 11.5x, ROIC 23.2%, cap $8.46B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ALV leads on earnings multiple (11.5x) while ALV leads on capital efficiency (23.2% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for APTV?

Per APTV's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001521332), Aptiv PLC generated $20.40B in revenue (+3.5% YoY), $165.0M in net income, and $1.27B in free cash flow against $23.41B in total assets and $7.47B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is APTV trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

APTV last traded at $44.23 (+0.68% on volume of 3,701,115 shares), positioning the stock -0.47% below its 50-day simple moving average ($44.44) and -25.26% below its 200-day simple moving average ($59.18). Across its 52-week range of $41.88 to $88.93, APTV sits at the 5.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 47.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.0% ($42.02 to $46.44).

Direct Sub-Reports: APTV RQD Cockpit APTV 12M Forecast APTV Earnings & Move APTV Dividends & DRIP APTV Insiders & 13F APTV Whale Options APTV Profit Sankey APTV News & Why
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 51/100 (D) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

APTV — Aptiv PLC: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Aptiv PLC (APTV) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 51/100, corresponding to a D letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $44.23 (+0.68% 1D, market capitalization $9.12B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.2%, gross margin of 19.1%, operating margin of 5.8%, and free cash flow yield of 13.74%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (7/20) + Insider Conviction (12/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (8/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (11/20): Incorporates a 1.15x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 2.00, Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.81x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Is a NYSE-listed company in the Consumer Discretionary sector, within the Auto Parts: O.E.M. Industry..2B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Aptiv PLC (APTV) reported $20.40B in annual revenue (up from $19.71B in FY2024, +3.5% YoY) and $165.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($20.05B revenue, $2.94B net income) through FY2025, APTV scaled operating cash flow to $2.19B and free cash flow to $1.27B, backed by $23.41B in total assets against $7.47B in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D • RQD 51/100): Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of 13.74% and institutional whale pillar of 7/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 7/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $41.88 – $88.93 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 55.9x trailing P/E and 7.7x EV/EBITDA against 5.8% operating margins and a 1.15x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

— The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph records no upstream or downstream links, no sector correlations, and no bottleneck data. The only sector-level context available is the classification (Consumer Discretionary, Auto Parts: O.E.M.) and the Goldman Sachs China demand-risk reference in the news feed. Investors should treat the China demand concern as the one identifiable second-order exposure in the source material.

  • Key Question #1: Can APTV sustain or expand its 5.8% operating margin and 6.2% ROIC against Auto Parts:O.E.M. Peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $20.40B and free cash flow of $1.27B, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $7.47B in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is APTV's 52.0x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.15x)?

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APTV Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $44.23?

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TA TapeReader_Pro RQD DEBATE OPENER • Price Action & Volume Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $57.99 (+32.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate

A 6.2% ROIC and 13.74% FCF yield on a stock that has fallen from $88.93 to $44.43 may offer cash-flow value if margins stabilize.

Long APTV at $43.93 targeting $57.99. A 6.2% ROIC and 13.74% FCF yield on a stock that has fallen from $88.93 to $44.43 may offer cash-flow value if margins stabilize.. Institutional whale score is 7/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $41.88 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.

RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — APTV's 11/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

RE RedlineAuditor RQD DEBATE OPENER • Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $37.78 (-14.0%)
Spot @ $43.93

Net income fell from $2.94B to $165.0M while debt rose to $7.47B, and the RQD rating carries a Distribution Warning.

I respect the product at Aptiv PLC, but the stock at $43.93 is a different story. Net income fell from $2.94B to $165.0M while debt rose to $7.47B, and the RQD rating carries a Distribution Warning.. FCF yield is 13.74% and RQD sits at 51/100 (D) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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