Auto Trader Group Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 6/6

Auto Trader Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 9.3%, while the Interactive Media and Services industry saw earnings growing at 18.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 14.1% per year. Auto Trader Group's return on equity is 48.6%, and it has net margins of 47.2%.

Key information

9.3%

Earnings growth rate

10.0%

EPS growth rate

Interactive Media and Services Industry Growth5.4%
Revenue growth rate14.1%
Return on equity48.6%
Net Margin47.2%
Next Earnings Update29 May 2025

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

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

Nov 25
Calculating The Fair Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)

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?

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

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


Earnings and Revenue History

LSE:AUTO Revenue, expenses and earnings (GBP Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 24593280250
30 Jun 24582268250
31 Mar 24571257260
31 Dec 23551246280
30 Sep 23531236290
30 Jun 23516235280
31 Mar 23500234270
31 Dec 22484236250
30 Sep 22467238230
30 Jun 22450241220
31 Mar 22433245210
31 Dec 21396220410
30 Sep 21360196610
30 Jun 21311162790
31 Mar 21263128980
31 Dec 20282142990
30 Sep 203001561010
30 Jun 203351801040
31 Mar 203692051070
31 Dec 193672071060
30 Sep 193652081060
30 Jun 193602031040
31 Mar 193551981030
31 Dec 183491881020
30 Sep 183421791010
30 Jun 183361751000
31 Mar 183301711000
31 Dec 173261671010
30 Sep 173231631020
30 Jun 173171591010
31 Mar 173111551010
31 Dec 16304149980
25 Sep 16297143950
25 Jun 16289135990
27 Mar 162821271020
27 Dec 15275941100
27 Sep 15267591050
27 Jun 15261341060
29 Mar 1525691060
28 Dec 14251-11010
30 Mar 14238-31010

Quality Earnings: AUTO has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: AUTO's current net profit margins (47.2%) are higher than last year (44.4%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: AUTO's earnings have grown by 9.3% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: AUTO's earnings growth over the past year (18.8%) exceeds its 5-year average (9.3% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: AUTO earnings growth over the past year (18.8%) exceeded the Interactive Media and Services industry 9.9%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: AUTO's Return on Equity (48.6%) is considered outstanding.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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