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
£6.5B
22.72
£0.33
0.84
£0.11
1.40%
Price and volume
Market cap
£6.5B
Beta
0.84
52-week high
£9.20
52-week low
£7.06
Average daily volume
3M
Dividend rate
£0.11
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.774
Quick ratio
1.551
Long term debt to equity
9.61
Total debt to equity
10.479
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
31.68%
Interest coverage (TTM)
160.25%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
400.2
Gross margin (TTM)
78.68%
Net profit margin (TTM)
47.69%
Operating margin (TTM)
62.40%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.15%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£480,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
35.67%
Return on equity (TTM)
51.58%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
22.724
Price to revenue (TTM)
10.8
Price to book
11.56
Price to tangible book (TTM)
65.59
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
21.903
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.57%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.345
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.40%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
3.95%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
7.62%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
9.68%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
8.74%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
9.78%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
18.61%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
9.51%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
36.10%
What the Analysts think about AUTO
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Auto Trader Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Auto Trader’s half-year revenue climbed 6% to £253 million, fueled by higher prices and stronger uptake of new products, as the company benefited from a dominant market share—over 75% of time spent on automotive classified sites. With high operating margins and a forward P/E of 22.4×, which is below its five-year average, analysts have rated the stock a “Buy”. (FT)
In the first half of 2025, Auto Trader saw revenue rise 5% to £317.7 million and operating profit increase 6% to £200.1 million. Basic EPS was up 11%, driven by growth in the core marketplace and Autorama. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance. (Investing.com)
Auto Trader returned £162.2 million to shareholders in H1 2025 via £100.2 million in share repurchases and £62 million in dividends, including an interim dividend increase to 3.8 pence per share, underscoring strong free cash flow generation. (Investing.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Nov 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 £6.5B as of November 09, 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 22.72 as of November 09, 2025.
Does Auto Trader Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Auto Trader Group (AUTO) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 09, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.106 and the yield is 1.4%. Auto Trader Group has a payout ratio of 31.68% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Auto Trader Group dividend payment date?
The next Auto Trader Group (AUTO) dividend payment is scheduled for January 26, 2026.
What is the beta indicator for Auto Trader Group?
Auto Trader Group (AUTO) has a beta rating of 0.84. 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.