Autotrader Group plc Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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Autotrader Group plc operates an automotive platform in the United Kingdom. It operates through Auto Trader and Autorama segments. The company provides vehicle advertisement on its websites for private sellers, as well as insurance and loan finance products to consumers; and display advertising on its websites for manufacturers and their advertising agencies. It also sells new vehicles and accessories; and facilitates the lease of new vehicles. The company offers its products to retailers, home traders, and logistics customers. The company was formerly known as Auto Trader Group plc and changed its name to Autotrader Group plc in January 2026. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
14.29
PB ratio
725.38
Dividend yield
2.31%
Beta
0.76
Market cap
£3.94B
Enterprise value
£4.13B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Internet Content & Information / Communication Services |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 1249 |
| Website | https://www.autotrader.co.uk |
| Mailing address | No.3 Circle Square 3 Hawkshaw Street Manchester M1 7BL United Kingdom |
| Phone / Fax | 44 34 5111 0006 / |
Dividends
Dividend yield
2.31%
Dividend amount
£0.11
Payout ratio
31.88%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
Autotrader Group plc paid £0.11 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 02 Jan 2026.The dividend payout ratio is 31.88%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.AUTO dividend payout ratio is less than 70. This is ideal as it gives company room to grow the dividends and also the excess earnings can be invested in company for growth.
Company Executives
As of Feb 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on Autotrader Group plc.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Nathan James Coe | CEO & Executive Director | 47 | |
| Mr. James Jonathan Warner C.M.A. | CFO & Director | 41 | |
| Ms. Catherine Rose Faiers | Executive Officer | 44 | |
| Mr. Chris Kelly | Chief Technology Officer | ||
| Ms. Alison Ross | Chief People & Operations Director | 51 | |
| Ms. Karolina Edwards-Smajda | Chief Product Officer | ||
| Ms. Claire V. Baty | Company Secretary & Director of Governance |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
47.69%
Operating margin
62.32%
Return on assets
35.67%
Return on equity
51.58%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of Autotrader Group plc is 3.94B and its enterprise value is 4.13B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of AUTO is 6.70. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of AUTO is 10.32.
The AUTO's stocks Beta value is 0.76 making it 24% less volatile compared to LSE market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
Autotrader Group plc (LSE:AUTO) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Autotrader Group plc's Stock Symbol?
Autotrader Group plc trades on LSE under the ticker symbol "AUTO".
2. What is Autotrader Group plc's stock price today?
One share of AUTO stock can currently be purchased for approximately £471.5.
3. How can I contact Autotrader Group plc?
Autotrader Group plc's mailing address is No.3 Circle Square 3 Hawkshaw Street Manchester M1 7BL United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at 44 34 5111 0006.
4. What is Autotrader Group plc's official website?
The official website of Autotrader Group plc is https://www.autotrader.co.uk.