Auto Trader Group/£AUTO
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About Auto Trader Group
Auto Trader Group operates as a digital automotive marketplace in the United Kingdom, serving as a platform for consumers, retailers, and other third parties interested in buying and selling new and used cars. The company's core business involves facilitating these transactions through its website and mobile applications, providing a comprehensive suite of services including vehicle listings, valuation tools, financing, and insurance options. Founded in 1977, Auto Trader Group transitioned from a print magazine to a digital platform in 2013. Headquartered in Manchester, England, it maintains a strong market presence across the UK. The company's strategic advantage lies in its significant market reach and its extensive database of automotive listings, which enhance its value proposition to both buyers and sellers.
Ticker
£AUTO
Sector
Software & Cloud Services
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
1,290
Headquarters
Website
AUTO Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£7B
25.74
£0.32
0.63
£0.11
1.31%
Price and volume
Market cap
£7B
Beta
0.63
52-week high
£9.20
52-week low
£7.06
Average daily volume
2.5M
Dividend rate
£0.11
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.705
Quick ratio
1.672
Long term debt to equity
0.07
Total debt to equity
0.615
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
31.28%
Interest coverage (TTM)
186.60%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
388.9
Gross margin (TTM)
78.97%
Net profit margin (TTM)
47.01%
Operating margin (TTM)
62.09%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.78%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£470,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
35.95%
Return on equity (TTM)
50.39%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
25.735
Price to revenue (TTM)
12.058
Price to book
12.52
Price to tangible book (TTM)
73.32
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
24.113
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.15%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.337
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.31%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
5.29%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
12.43%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
11.58%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
8.92%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
7.28%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
40.67%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.93%
What the Analysts think about AUTO
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Auto Trader Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Basic earnings per share rose by 12% to 31.56 pence for the full year and by 22% in the first half, demonstrating robust profitability growth (RTTNews turn2search3).
The board proposed a final dividend of 7.1 pence per share, taking the total annual dividend to 10.6 pence—a year-on-year increase of approximately 11%—reflecting strong cash flow generation (RTTNews turn2search3).
Auto Trader’s AI-powered Co-Driver suite has been adopted by nearly 10,000 retailer sites since its launch, enhancing platform differentiation and supporting higher average revenue per retailer (Motor Finance Online turn3search2).
Shares tumbled over 14% after Auto Trader issued guidance for fiscal 2026 that came in below consensus on both revenue and operating profit, underscoring investor concerns about the company’s growth trajectory (Investing.com turn1search4).
The introduction of the UK’s Digital Services Tax led to a £10.2 million charge to operating expenses in FY25, eroding operating margins and net profit (Proactive Investors turn1search0).
Autorama, the company’s van leasing unit, saw revenue decline 12% to £36.3 million, and despite narrowed losses of £4.3 million, it continues to underperform and weighs on group diversification (Proactive Investors turn1search0).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Oct 2025.
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AUTO Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Auto Trader Group stock?
Auto Trader Group (AUTO) has a market cap of £7B as of October 28, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Auto Trader Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Auto Trader Group (AUTO) stock is 25.74 as of October 28, 2025.
Does Auto Trader Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Auto Trader Group (AUTO) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 28, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.106 and the yield is 1.31%. Auto Trader Group has a payout ratio of 31.28% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Auto Trader Group dividend payment date?
The next Auto Trader Group (AUTO) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Auto Trader Group?
Auto Trader Group (AUTO) has a beta rating of 0.63. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.