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
£3.8B
14.35
£0.34
0.69
£0.11
2.23%
Price and volume
Market cap
£3.8B
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
1.664
Long term debt to equity
0.505
Total debt to equity
0.506
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)
14.353
Price to revenue (TTM)
6.738
Price to book
9.87
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-80.34
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
14.24
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
7.02%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.343
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.23%
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
Autotrader grew group revenue by 4% to £624.3 million and operating profit by 4% to £392.7 million for the year ended 31 March 2026, sustaining a robust 63% operating margin that highlights its financial resilience. (Investegate)
Its marketplace moat remains strong, with car buyers spending 11 times more time on Autotrader than on the nearest competitor and six times more than all main competitors combined in FY26, underscoring unmatched consumer engagement. (LSE RNS)
The board has committed to returning around £600 million to shareholders in FY27, including approximately £500 million in share buybacks alongside a progressive dividend policy, reflecting strong free cash flow generation. (Investegate)
Retailer feedback on the mandatory Deal Builder rollout led to some dealers reducing their advertised stock from November 2025, resulting in lower paid listings and potential future revenue headwinds. (Investegate)
Revenue growth decelerated to just 3% in the second half of FY26 and weakened further in the fourth quarter, indicating escalating trading challenges. (LSE RNS)
Autotrader faces a new competitive risk as Amazon prepares to launch an automotive marketplace in the UK, which could erode its market share and margin. (Investegate)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 23 Aug 2026.
Autotrader Group Financial Performance
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Autotrader Group Earnings Performance
Company profitability
Upcoming events
Funds containing Autotrader Group
AllEURGBPUSD
Fund name | Fund size | £AUTO weighting |
|---|---|---|
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Technology€EXV3 | €224M | 0.61% |
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Technology€STEC | €26M | 0.61% |
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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