Auction Technology Group plc

LSE:ATG Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£501.4m

Auction Technology Group Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

Auction Technology Group's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -55.9%, while the Consumer Services industry saw earnings growing at 10.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 9.8% per year.

Key information

-55.86%

Earnings growth rate

-51.81%

EPS growth rate

Consumer Services Industry Growth2.19%
Revenue growth rate9.84%
Return on equity-28.74%
Net Margin-66.88%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Analysis Article Dec 21

Auction Technology Group's (LON:ATG) Promising Earnings May Rest On Soft Foundations

Auction Technology Group plc's ( LON:ATG ) stock was strong after they recently reported robust earnings. We did some...

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jun 04

ATG: Value Added Services And New Leadership Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have adjusted their price target for Auction Technology Group to £5.18 from £5.11. This reflects updated views on discount rates, revenue growth assumptions, profit margins and future P/E multiples.
Narrative Update May 06

ATG: Confirmed 2026 Guidance And Value Added Services Will Support Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Auction Technology Group to £5.11 from £5.23, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the key drivers of the revision. What's in the News Auction Technology Group plc announced that John-Paul Savant will step down as Chief Executive Officer after more than ten years in the role, signaling an upcoming leadership transition (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Apr 21

ATG: Confirmed 2026 Guidance And Leadership Transition Will Support Further Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on Auction Technology Group to £5.23 from £5.14. This change reflects updated assumptions regarding fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples.
Narrative Update Apr 05

ATG: Takeover Interest And Confirmed Guidance Will Support Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Auction Technology Group to £5.14. They link this move to slightly lower assumed discount rates and a modestly reduced future P/E multiple in their models.
Narrative Update Mar 22

ATG: Takeover Interest And Confirmed Guidance Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have kept their fair value view on Auction Technology Group broadly unchanged, nudging the price target to £5.14 as small tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions and future P/E expectations have largely offset each other. What's in the News Auction Technology Group confirmed earnings guidance for 2026, with revenue growth of 4–5% on a pro forma constant currency basis, mainly linked to value added services and the full year contribution from atgShip, with growth more weighted to the first half (company guidance).
Narrative Update Mar 06

ATG: Takeover Interest Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target on Auction Technology Group up to £5.14. This reflects slightly higher assumed profit margins and a modestly adjusted discount rate while keeping fair value estimates broadly unchanged.
Narrative Update Feb 18

ATG: Takeover Interest And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have raised their price target on Auction Technology Group from £4.39 to about £5.14, citing updated fair value estimates that reflect revised assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E ratio. What's in the News Auction Technology Group plc confirmed earnings guidance for 2026, indicating expected revenue growth of 4% to 5% on a pro forma constant currency basis, with a heavier contribution in the first half driven mainly by value added services such as the full year contribution from atgShip (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Feb 04

ATG: Takeover Interest And Buybacks Will Support Future Share Price Upside

Analysts have lifted their price target on Auction Technology Group to reflect a fair value of £4.39 per share, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News FitzWalter Capital Limited has proposed acquiring the remaining 78.91% stake in Auction Technology Group for cash, initially at £3.60 per share and later at £4.00 per share.
Narrative Update Jan 21

ATG: Takeover Rejection And Buybacks Will Support Long Term Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Auction Technology Group to reflect a fair value shift from £5.17 to £4.39, citing updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. What's in the News FitzWalter Capital Limited has proposed to acquire the remaining 78.91% stake in Auction Technology Group plc for cash at £4 per share, valuing the stake at approximately £390 million, following an earlier £3.6 per share proposal that the board rejected as inadequate (M&A Transaction Announcements).
Narrative Update Jan 05

ATG: Revenue Guidance And Shipping Seasonality Will Support Bullish Long Term Outlook

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Auction Technology Group to reflect a fair value of £5.17 per share, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate and future P/E that refine rather than radically change their view of the shares. What's in the News Auction Technology Group issued earnings guidance for the full year 2026, giving investors a clearer view of expected revenue trends.
Narrative Update Dec 16

ATG: Digital Auction Expansion Will Support Bullish Long Term Outlook

Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Auction Technology Group, trimming it by £0.14 per share to reflect slightly lower fair value assumptions, while still expecting solid revenue growth and maintaining a favorable long term outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research indicates that while the price target has been modestly reduced to 690 GBp, analysts retain an Overweight stance on Auction Technology Group, signaling continued confidence in the company’s underlying growth story and execution capability.
Narrative Update Dec 02

ATG: Confidence Grows As Digital Auction Market Will Drive Results

Analysts have lowered their price target for Auction Technology Group to £6.90 from £7.10. They cite slower expected revenue growth and a higher discount rate as key factors for the adjustment.
New Narrative Aug 30

Digital Integration And A&A Shifts Will Bring Promise And Risk

Key Takeaways New product innovations, digital integration, and leadership hires are expected to improve user engagement, operational efficiency, and boost long-term revenue growth. Expansion of value-added services and effective upselling are driving margin improvements and increasing revenue per customer through enhanced platform monetization.
Analysis Article Jun 01

Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG) Shares May Have Slumped 25% But Getting In Cheap Is Still Unlikely

Auction Technology Group plc ( LON:ATG ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow...
Analysis Article May 21

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG)?

While Auction Technology Group plc ( LON:ATG ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of...
Analysis Article May 06

Returns On Capital At Auction Technology Group (LON:ATG) Paint A Concerning Picture

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'll want to see a...
Analysis Article Apr 15

Auction Technology Group plc's (LON:ATG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 63% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights The projected fair value for Auction Technology Group is UK£10.17 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to...
Analysis Article Feb 07

Does Auction Technology Group (LON:ATG) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Analysis Article Jan 17

Auction Technology Group's (LON:ATG) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Firstly, we'd want to...
Analysis Article Dec 21

Auction Technology Group's (LON:ATG) Promising Earnings May Rest On Soft Foundations

Auction Technology Group plc's ( LON:ATG ) stock was strong after they recently reported robust earnings. We did some...
Analysis Article Dec 06

Earnings Not Telling The Story For Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG) After Shares Rise 25%

Despite an already strong run, Auction Technology Group plc ( LON:ATG ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of...
Analysis Article Nov 29

Here's Why Auction Technology Group (LON:ATG) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Oct 12

What Is Auction Technology Group plc's (LON:ATG) Share Price Doing?

While Auction Technology Group plc ( LON:ATG ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a significant...
Analysis Article Jun 29

Auction Technology Group (LON:ATG) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Apr 18

Returns On Capital At Auction Technology Group (LON:ATG) Paint A Concerning Picture

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? One common...
Analysis Article Feb 18

An Intrinsic Calculation For Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG) Suggests It's 39% Undervalued

Key Insights Auction Technology Group's estimated fair value is UK£9.71 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...
Analysis Article Jan 31

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Auction Technology Group plc's (LON:ATG) P/S

When close to half the companies in the Consumer Services industry in the United Kingdom have price-to-sales ratios (or...
Analysis Article Jan 05

Auction Technology Group (LON:ATG) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Analysis Article Dec 07

Impressive Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Auction Technology Group (LON:ATG)

Despite announcing strong earnings, Auction Technology Group plc's ( LON:ATG ) stock was sluggish. We did some digging...
Analysis Article Sep 19

Returns On Capital At Auction Technology Group (LON:ATG) Have Stalled

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'll want to...
Analysis Article Aug 15

Is Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG) Trading At A 30% Discount?

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Auction Technology Group fair value estimate is UK£10.42...
Analysis Article Jul 02

At UK£7.48, Is Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG) Worth Looking At Closely?

Auction Technology Group plc ( LON:ATG ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a...
Analysis Article Jun 17

Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG) Not Flying Under The Radar

When you see that almost half of the companies in the Consumer Services industry in the United Kingdom have...
Analysis Article Apr 08

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Auction Technology Group (LON:ATG)

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Analysis Article Mar 15

Is Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG) Trading At A 29% Discount?

Key Insights Auction Technology Group's estimated fair value is UK£9.02 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Auction Technology Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

LSE:ATG Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 26227-1521070
31 Dec 25209-1481000
30 Sep 25190-145920
30 Jun 25184-60860
31 Mar 2517725800
31 Dec 2417624820
30 Sep 2417424840
30 Jun 2417319850
31 Mar 2417113870
31 Dec 2316817850
30 Sep 2316621820
30 Jun 2316312830
31 Mar 231584830
31 Dec 22150-2800
30 Sep 22134-7710
30 Jun 22130-4750
31 Mar 22123-2780
31 Dec 21110-19700
30 Sep 2194-37600
30 Sep 2058-21260
30 Sep 1930-11110
30 Sep 1829-5140
30 Sep 1727-10220
30 Sep 1627-11200
30 Sep 1529-13220

Quality Earnings: ATG is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: ATG is currently unprofitable.


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: ATG is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 55.9% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare ATG's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: ATG is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Consumer Services industry (23.7%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: ATG has a negative Return on Equity (-28.74%), as it is currently unprofitable.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/18 17:50
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/18 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/09/30

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Auction Technology Group plc is covered by 13 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Bharath NagarajBerenberg
William LarwoodBerenberg
Ian McInallyCavendish