Auto Trader Group/£AUTO
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About Auto Trader Group
Auto Trader Group PLC, operating under the ticker symbol AUTO on the London Stock Exchange, was founded in 1977. The company provides an online automotive marketplace in the United Kingdom and Ireland, primarily facilitating the sales of used and new vehicles between private consumers and trade customers. It is recognized as the largest digital automotive marketplace in the region, offering a wide variety of vehicles through its platform.
Ticker
£AUTO
Sector
Communication Services
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Interactive Media & Services
Headquarters
Employees
1,290
ISIN
GB00BVYVFW23
Website
AUTO Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£7.2B
25.95
£0.32
0.65
£0.10
1.21%
Price and volume
Market cap
£7.2B
Beta
0.65
52-week high
£9.20
52-week low
£7.06
Average daily volume
3.1M
Dividend rate
£0.10
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.705
Quick ratio
1.508
Long term debt to equity
0.07
Total debt to equity
0.439
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)
25.951
Price to revenue (TTM)
12.159
Price to book
12.69
Price to tangible book (TTM)
74.35
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
24.314
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.11%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
33.68%
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.21%
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
Auto Trader Group reported a 14% increase in revenue to £570.9 million and a 9.8% rise in net income to £256.9 million for FY 2024, surpassing analyst expectations. (finance.yahoo.com)
Goldman Sachs raised its price target for Auto Trader shares to £9.13, citing robust FY 2024 results and a positive forecast for FY 2025, including an expected average revenue per advertiser growth of 8%-10%. (investing.com)
Auto Trader announced a significant share buyback, purchasing 370,000 ordinary shares at an average price of 824.5416 pence per share, indicating confidence in the company's financial health. (nasdaq.com)
JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed its 'Underweight' rating for Auto Trader Group, setting a price target of GBX 746, suggesting potential downside from current levels. (marketbeat.com)
Berenberg Bank lowered its price target for Auto Trader Group from GBX 880 to GBX 830, maintaining a 'Hold' rating, indicating tempered expectations for the stock. (etfdailynews.com)
Despite strong financial performance, Auto Trader's profit margin decreased from 47% to 45% in FY 2024 due to higher expenses, which could impact future profitability. (finance.yahoo.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Jun 2025.
AUTO Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
AUTO Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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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 £7.2B as of July 02, 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 25.95 as of July 02, 2025.
Does Auto Trader Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Auto Trader Group (AUTO) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 02, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.099 and the yield is 1.21%. 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 0.65. 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.