CAR Stock Overview
Engages in the operation of online automotive, motorcycle, and marine classifieds business in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Chile, China, the United States, and Mexico. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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CAR Group Limited Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | AU$38.06 |
| 52 Week High | AU$42.71 |
| 52 Week Low | AU$32.25 |
| Beta | 0.91 |
| 1 Month Change | -0.34% |
| 3 Month Change | -6.76% |
| 1 Year Change | 10.19% |
| 3 Year Change | 84.31% |
| 5 Year Change | 107.98% |
| Change since IPO | 853.88% |
Recent News & Updates
With CAR Group Limited (ASX:CAR) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
Jan 14
Calculating The Fair Value Of CAR Group Limited (ASX:CAR)
Dec 15Recent updates
With CAR Group Limited (ASX:CAR) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
Jan 14Calculating The Fair Value Of CAR Group Limited (ASX:CAR)
Dec 15Should You Think About Buying CAR Group Limited (ASX:CAR) Now?
Oct 20The Price Is Right For CAR Group Limited (ASX:CAR)
Oct 06These 4 Measures Indicate That CAR Group (ASX:CAR) Is Using Debt Safely
Sep 22CAR Group's (ASX:CAR) Dividend Will Be Increased To A$0.385
Aug 28CAR Group's (ASX:CAR) Dividend Will Be Increased To A$0.385
Aug 14What Is CAR Group Limited's (ASX:CAR) Share Price Doing?
Jul 04CAR Group Limited's (ASX:CAR) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
Jun 04Does CAR Group (ASX:CAR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Apr 21Is It Time To Consider Buying CAR Group Limited (ASX:CAR)?
Mar 24CAR Group Limited (ASX:CAR) Shares Could Be 24% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Mar 06CAR Group's (ASX:CAR) Weak Earnings May Only Reveal A Part Of The Whole Picture
Feb 21Shareholder Returns
| CAR | AU Interactive Media and Services | AU Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -7.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| 1Y | 10.2% | 24.7% | 9.9% |
Return vs Industry: CAR underperformed the Australian Interactive Media and Services industry which returned 24.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CAR matched the Australian Market which returned 9.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CAR volatility | |
|---|---|
| CAR Average Weekly Movement | 3.6% |
| Interactive Media and Services Industry Average Movement | 6.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in AU Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in AU Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: CAR has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Australian market.
Volatility Over Time: CAR's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2,000 | Cameron McIntyre | cargroup.com |
CAR Group Limited engages in the operation of online automotive, motorcycle, and marine classifieds business in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Chile, China, the United States, and Mexico. The company operates through six segments: Australia – Online Advertising Services; Australia – Data, Research and Services; Investments; North America; Latin America; and Asia segments. The Australia – Online Advertising Services segment offers classified advertising that allows private and dealer customers to advertise automotive and non-automotive goods and services for sale across the carsales network; products, including subscriptions, lead fees, listing fees, and priority placement services; and display advertising services, such as placing advertisements for corporate customers comprising automotive manufacturers and finance companies.
CAR Group Limited Fundamentals Summary
| CAR fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | AU$14.37b |
| Earnings (TTM) | AU$256.42m |
| Revenue (TTM) | AU$1.15b |
56.1x
P/E Ratio12.5x
P/S RatioIs CAR overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CAR income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | AU$1.15b |
| Cost of Revenue | AU$186.45m |
| Gross Profit | AU$960.72m |
| Other Expenses | AU$704.30m |
| Earnings | AU$256.42m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2024
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.68 |
| Gross Margin | 83.75% |
| Net Profit Margin | 22.35% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 41.6% |
How did CAR perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.0%
Current Dividend Yield113%
Payout RatioDoes CAR pay a reliable dividends?
See CAR dividend history and benchmarks| CAR Group dividend dates | |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | Mar 14 2025 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Apr 14 2025 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 26 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 57 days |
Does CAR pay a reliable dividends?
See CAR dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/02/16 06:12 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/02/14 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/06/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
CAR Group Limited is covered by 38 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Russell Wright | APP Securities Pty Ltd. |
| Eric Choi | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Aryan Norozi | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |