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Auto Trader Group LSE:AUTO Stock Report

Last Price

UK£8.02

Market Cap

UK£7.2b

7D

1.8%

1Y

12.6%

Updated

20 Nov, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

AUTO Stock Overview

Operates in the digital automotive marketplace in the United Kingdom and Ireland. More details

AUTO fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth3/6
Past Performance6/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends2/6

Auto Trader Group plc Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Auto Trader Group
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUK£8.02
52 Week HighUK£8.99
52 Week LowUK£6.66
Beta0.77
11 Month Change-8.70%
3 Month Change-4.55%
1 Year Change12.64%
33 Year Change9.12%
5 Year Change42.01%
Change since IPO213.20%

Recent News & Updates

Should You Be Adding Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) To Your Watchlist Today?

Oct 12
Should You Be Adding Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) To Your Watchlist Today?

Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Sep 24
Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Recent updates

Should You Be Adding Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) To Your Watchlist Today?

Oct 12
Should You Be Adding Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) To Your Watchlist Today?

Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Sep 24
Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

Aug 18
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Auto Trader Group plc's (LON:AUTO) Price

Jul 31
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Auto Trader Group plc's (LON:AUTO) Price

Does Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jun 18
Does Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Here's Why We Think Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Jun 02
Here's Why We Think Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Shares Could Be 23% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Apr 18
Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Shares Could Be 23% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Auto Trader Group plc's (LON:AUTO) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

Mar 01
Auto Trader Group plc's (LON:AUTO) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

A Look At The Fair Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

Jan 18
A Look At The Fair Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

Does Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Dec 27
Does Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

Oct 05
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

This Is Why Auto Trader Group plc's (LON:AUTO) CEO Can Expect A Bump Up In Their Pay Packet

Sep 08
This Is Why Auto Trader Group plc's (LON:AUTO) CEO Can Expect A Bump Up In Their Pay Packet

Is Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) A Risky Investment?

Aug 02
Is Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) A Risky Investment?

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

Jun 24
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Could Easily Take On More Debt

Mar 23
Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Could Easily Take On More Debt

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

Mar 05
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

Do Auto Trader Group's (LON:AUTO) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Jan 28
Do Auto Trader Group's (LON:AUTO) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Is Using Debt Safely

Dec 18
These 4 Measures Indicate That Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Is Using Debt Safely

A Look At The Fair Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

Nov 30
A Look At The Fair Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

Calculating The Fair Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

Aug 29
Calculating The Fair Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

Estimating The Fair Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

May 30
Estimating The Fair Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

Feb 26
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

Is Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Nov 28
Is Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

We Think Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Sep 27
We Think Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO)

Aug 28
Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO)

Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Jun 28
Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Shareholders Are Optimistic That Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Will Multiply In Value

May 06
Shareholders Are Optimistic That Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Will Multiply In Value

Is Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Mar 29
Is Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

What Kind Of Investors Own Most Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)?

Mar 14
What Kind Of Investors Own Most Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)?

Auto Trader Group plc's (LON:AUTO) Fundamentals Look Pretty Strong: Could The Market Be Wrong About The Stock?

Feb 28
Auto Trader Group plc's (LON:AUTO) Fundamentals Look Pretty Strong: Could The Market Be Wrong About The Stock?

Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Feb 15
Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Insiders Increased Their Holdings

Feb 01
Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Insiders Increased Their Holdings

If You Had Bought Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Shares Three Years Ago You'd Have Earned 60% Returns

Jan 17
If You Had Bought Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Shares Three Years Ago You'd Have Earned 60% Returns

Here's What Auto Trader Group's (LON:AUTO) Strong Returns On Capital Means

Jan 03
Here's What Auto Trader Group's (LON:AUTO) Strong Returns On Capital Means

Does This Valuation Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Dec 20
Does This Valuation Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Is Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Popular Amongst Institutions?

Dec 07
Is Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Popular Amongst Institutions?

Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Stock Has Shown Weakness Lately But Financials Look Strong: Should Prospective Shareholders Make The Leap?

Nov 22
Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Stock Has Shown Weakness Lately But Financials Look Strong: Should Prospective Shareholders Make The Leap?

Shareholder Returns

AUTOGB Interactive Media and ServicesGB Market
7D1.8%1.2%0.7%
1Y12.6%16.9%6.1%

Return vs Industry: AUTO underperformed the UK Interactive Media and Services industry which returned 18.6% over the past year.

Return vs Market: AUTO exceeded the UK Market which returned 6.3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is AUTO's price volatile compared to industry and market?
AUTO volatility
AUTO Average Weekly Movement3.0%
Interactive Media and Services Industry Average Movement5.3%
Market Average Movement4.7%
10% most volatile stocks in GB Market10.4%
10% least volatile stocks in GB Market2.6%

Stable Share Price: AUTO has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.

Volatility Over Time: AUTO's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19771,296Nathan Coewww.autotrader.co.uk

Auto Trader Group plc operates in the digital automotive marketplace in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company provides vehicle advertisement on its websites for private sellers, as well as insurance and loan financing products to consumers; and display advertising on its websites for manufacturers and their advertising agencies. The company offers its products to retailers, home traders, and logistics firms.

Auto Trader Group plc Fundamentals Summary

How do Auto Trader Group's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
AUTO fundamental statistics
Market capUK£7.16b
Earnings (TTM)UK£279.70m
Revenue (TTM)UK£592.90m

25.6x

P/E Ratio

12.1x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
AUTO income statement (TTM)
RevenueUK£592.90m
Cost of RevenueUK£113.50m
Gross ProfitUK£479.40m
Other ExpensesUK£199.70m
EarningsUK£279.70m

Last Reported Earnings

Sep 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

May 29, 2025

Earnings per share (EPS)0.31
Gross Margin80.86%
Net Profit Margin47.17%
Debt/Equity Ratio0.6%

How did AUTO perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

1.2%

Current Dividend Yield

32%

Payout Ratio

Does AUTO pay a reliable dividends?

See AUTO dividend history and benchmarks
When do you need to buy AUTO by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Auto Trader Group dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateJan 02 2025
Dividend Pay DateJan 24 2025
Days until Ex dividend41 days
Days until Dividend pay date63 days

Does AUTO pay a reliable dividends?

See AUTO dividend history and benchmarks