Autotrader Group/£AUTO
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About Autotrader 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
- 1,239
- Headquarters
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Website
- plc.autotrader.co.uk
Autotrader Group Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£3.9B
14.56
£0.34
0.69
£0.11
2.20%
Price and volume
Market cap
£3.9B
Beta
0.69
52-week high
£8.29
52-week low
£4.19
Average daily volume
3.2M
Dividend rate
£0.11
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.733
Quick ratio
1.544
Long term debt to equity
0.505
Total debt to equity
0.518
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
32.02%
Interest coverage (TTM)
74.73%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
404.8
Gross margin (TTM)
79.13%
Net profit margin (TTM)
47.08%
Operating margin (TTM)
62.25%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.41%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£500,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
36.66%
Return on equity (TTM)
60.19%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
14.555
Price to revenue (TTM)
6.833
Price to book
10.07
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-81.97
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
14.441
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.92%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.343
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.20%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
3.86%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
7.95%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.67%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
8.29%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
11.21%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
10.42%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
11.36%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
22.70%
What the Analysts think about Autotrader Group
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Autotrader Group stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Autotrader Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Auto Trader’s marketplace moat remains unusually strong: management says users spend 11 times longer on its platform than on the nearest rival and six times longer than on all main competitors combined. That reach should support retailer retention and pricing power. (Auto Trader, AM Online)
The company is still increasing monetisation despite a difficult market. Average revenue per retailer rose 5% to £2,995, helped by pricing and AI tools such as Co-Driver, while management expects FY27 operating profit of £395m–£415m and at least high-single-digit EPS growth. (Auto Trader, Reuters)
Underlying used-car activity is supportive of advertising demand. Auto Trader reported April transactions up 3% year on year, 83.8m cross-platform visits and resilient pricing, while May demand remained strong and average cars sold in 29 days. (Auto Trader, Auto Trader)
Near-term growth has weakened materially. FY26 revenue growth slowed to 3% in the second half, April revenue was flat year on year, and average retailer customers fell by about 1%, making the promised second-half recovery important to the investment case. (Reuters, Financial News)
Deal Builder exposed execution risk with dealers already under profit pressure. Management linked the slower second half to retailer feedback on the rollout, while higher cancellations and a fall in forecourt numbers show that product changes can directly affect subscription momentum. (Auto Trader, Car Dealer Magazine)
Auto Trader’s discovery advantage could be challenged as buyers increasingly use AI-led search tools and new digital competitors enter the market. JPMorgan has warned that a possible Amazon Autos launch in Britain and changing search habits could keep earnings growth near 4% a year through FY29. (Proactive Investors)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 19 Sept 2026.
Autotrader Group Financial Performance
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Autotrader Group Earnings Performance
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Funds containing Autotrader Group
AllEURGBPUSD
Fund name | Fund size | £AUTO weighting |
|---|---|---|
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Technology€EXV3 | €224M | 0.57% |
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Technology€STEC | €26M | 0.57% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J | €3.2B | 0.33% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC | £2.8B | 0.33% |
iShares STOXX Europe Mid 200€EXSD | €610M | 0.30% |
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