Autotrader Group (AUTO) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What AUTO does

Autotrader Group plc operates an automotive platform in the United Kingdom. The company runs its business through the Autotrader and Autorama segments, providing vehicle advertisements on its websites for private sellers, as well as insurance and loan finance products to consumers. It also offers display advertising on its websites for manufacturers and their advertising agencies, sells new vehicles and accessories, and facilitates the lease of new vehicles to retailers, home traders, and logistics customers. The company, formerly known as Auto Trader Group plc, changed its name to Autotrader Group plc in January 2026 and was founded in 1977. It is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.

Key numbers explained

• 4.56 GBP is the current share price, the amount you would pay for one share on the London Stock Exchange.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 13.4 shows how much investors pay per pound of the company's last 12 months of earnings; a lower number can suggest the stock is priced more conservatively relative to recent earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 10.4 uses expected future earnings, giving a sense of valuation based on what analysts anticipate.
• 2.54% is the dividend yield, which measures the annual dividend income as a percentage of the share price; it reflects the portion of earnings returned to shareholders.
• The beta of 0.69 indicates the stock's historical price sensitivity relative to the broader market, with values below 1.0 often interpreted as lower volatility.
• 47.1% is the profit margin, showing how much of each pound of revenue remains as profit after costs.
• 62.2% is the operating margin, measuring profitability from core operations before interest and taxes.
• 60.2% is the return on equity, indicating how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders' invested capital.

What to watch

• Autotrader Group trades on the London Stock Exchange and sits in the Communication Services sector, Internet Content & Information industry, which can be sensitive to advertising cycles and consumer spending trends.
• The stock's 52-week range of 4.19 – 8.29 and a one-year price change of -40.8% highlight a period of significant price movement, which investors may monitor for context around current levels.
• The ex-dividend date of Aug 27, 2026, and a payout ratio of 32% show the company's commitment to returning a portion of earnings, with the remaining earnings retained for growth or debt management.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 51.8% reflects the balance between borrowed funds and shareholder equity, a factor that can influence financial flexibility.
• The next earnings release is scheduled for Nov 5, 2026, a date investors often watch for updates on revenue, margins, and outlook.