What is Aptiv's intelligent systems — amortization?

Aptiv (APTV) reported intelligent systems — amortization of $22M in Q1 2026.

What does intelligent systems — amortization mean?

The periodic expense for the gradual write-down of intangible assets like patents or acquired software.

How do you interpret intelligent systems — amortization?

High amortization often follows significant acquisitions, while a trend of increasing amortization suggests a heavy reliance on purchased rather than internally developed technology.

How does intelligent systems — amortization compare across companies?

Commonly reported by technology-focused firms that grow through M&A.

Aptiv APTV Intelligent Systems — Amortization

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$5.1B+5.4%

Gross profit$920.0M0.0%

Operating income$378.0M-15.6%

Net income$189.0M+1,818%

EPS (diluted)$0.88+1,860%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$3.2B+188%

Total debt$9.9B+17.1%

Total equity$9.2B+3.0%

Total assets$25.2B+9.1%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow-$143.0M-152%

CapEx$219.0M+11.2%

Free cash flow-$362.0M-576%

Valuation

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Market cap$13.48B+8.4%

Enterprise value$20.19B+2.5%

P/E36.9×+28.9×

P/S0.7×0.0×

Profitability

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Gross margin18.9%-0.2pp

Operating margin5.4%-4.1pp

Net margin1.8%-6.2pp

FCF margin5.3%-3.4pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity4%-11.5pp

Debt / equity1.1×+0.1×

Current ratio2.1×+0.5×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Aptiv in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets.

The official record: Aptiv’s 10-Q, filed May 5, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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What is Aptiv's intelligent systems — amortization?: Aptiv (APTV) reported intelligent systems — amortization of $22M in Q1 2026.
What does intelligent systems — amortization mean?: The periodic expense for the gradual write-down of intangible assets like patents or acquired software.
How do you interpret intelligent systems — amortization?: High amortization often follows significant acquisitions, while a trend of increasing amortization suggests a heavy reliance on purchased rather than internally developed technology.
How does intelligent systems — amortization compare across companies?: Commonly reported by technology-focused firms that grow through M&A.