CAR Group Ltd (CAR) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, CAR Group Ltd (CAR) has net assets worth AU$2.89 Billion AUD (≈ $2.05 Billion USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (AU$4.78 Billion ≈ $3.39 Billion USD) and total liabilities (AU$1.89 Billion ≈ $1.34 Billion USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check CAR asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | AU$2.89 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 60.46% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 12.3% |
| 5-Year Change | 224.37% |
| 10-Year Change | 1071.69% |
| Growth Volatility | 63.73 |
CAR Group Ltd - Net Assets Trend (1998–2025)
This chart illustrates how CAR Group Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore CAR total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for CAR Group Ltd (1998–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of CAR Group Ltd from 1998 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see CAR Group Ltd market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | AU$3.05 Billion ≈ $2.16 Billion |
+3.90% |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$2.94 Billion ≈ $2.08 Billion |
-6.03% |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$3.12 Billion ≈ $2.21 Billion |
+208.33% |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$1.01 Billion ≈ $717.05 Million |
+7.75% |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$940.50 Million ≈ $665.46 Million |
+222.57% |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$291.56 Million ≈ $206.30 Million |
-7.31% |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$314.56 Million ≈ $222.57 Million |
-5.65% |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$333.40 Million ≈ $235.91 Million |
+20.29% |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$277.16 Million ≈ $196.11 Million |
+6.45% |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$260.37 Million ≈ $184.23 Million |
+13.44% |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$229.51 Million ≈ $162.40 Million |
+22.49% |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$187.38 Million ≈ $132.58 Million |
+22.86% |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$152.51 Million ≈ $107.91 Million |
+18.79% |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$128.38 Million ≈ $90.84 Million |
+18.06% |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$108.75 Million ≈ $76.94 Million |
+22.22% |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$88.97 Million ≈ $62.95 Million |
+53.67% |
| 2009-06-30 | AU$57.90 Million ≈ $40.97 Million |
-14.54% |
| 2008-06-30 | AU$67.75 Million ≈ $47.94 Million |
+6.50% |
| 2007-06-30 | AU$63.62 Million ≈ $45.02 Million |
+20.21% |
| 2006-06-30 | AU$52.92 Million ≈ $37.45 Million |
-73.72% |
| 2000-06-30 | AU$201.38 Million ≈ $142.49 Million |
+28.85% |
| 1999-06-30 | AU$156.29 Million ≈ $110.59 Million |
+17.55% |
| 1998-06-30 | AU$132.96 Million ≈ $94.08 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to CAR Group Ltd's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 5654.1% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | AU$676.34 Million | 22.71% |
| Common Stock | AU$2.48 Billion | 83.18% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$-175.53 Million | -5.89% |
| Total Equity | AU$2.98 Billion | 100.00% |
CAR Group Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of CAR Group Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Brookfield Business Corp
NYSE:BBUC
|
$6.77 Billion |
|
New China Life Insurance Company Ltd
F:NCL
|
$6.77 Billion |
|
Yealink Network Technology Corp Ltd
SHE:300628
|
$6.77 Billion |
|
Starwood Property Trust Inc
NYSE:STWD
|
$6.78 Billion |
|
Yes Bank Limited
NSE:YESBANK
|
$6.76 Billion |
|
HELLENIC TELEC.ORG.ADR1/2
F:OTES
|
$6.76 Billion |
|
Spring Airlines Co Ltd
SHG:601021
|
$6.75 Billion |
|
Linde India Limited
NSE:LINDEINDIA
|
$6.75 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in CAR Group Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 2,884,522,000 to 2,978,023,000, a change of 93,501,000 (3.2%).
- Net income of 275,489,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 284,478,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 2,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 2,000,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 95,394,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | AU$275.49 Million | +9.25% |
| Dividends Paid | AU$284.48 Million | -9.55% |
| Share Repurchases | AU$2.00 Million | -0.07% |
| Share Issuances | AU$2.00 Million | +0.07% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$95.39 Million | +3.2% |
| Other Changes | AU$7.10 Million | +0.24% |
| Total Change | AU$- | 3.24% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares CAR Group Ltd's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 3.21x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 97.92x to 3.21x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-30 | AU$0.26 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2007-06-30 | AU$0.26 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2008-06-30 | AU$0.28 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2009-06-30 | AU$0.25 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$0.36 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$0.43 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$0.52 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$0.61 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$0.78 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$0.94 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$1.06 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$1.12 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$1.35 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$1.20 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$1.12 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$3.64 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$3.55 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$8.61 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$7.64 | AU$25.26 | x |
| 2025-06-30 | AU$7.87 | AU$25.26 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently CAR Group Ltd utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 9.25%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 23.27%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.24x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.64x
- Recent ROE (9.25%) is below the historical average (31.84%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | -15.46% | -66.77% | 0.14x | 1.71x | AU$-32.12 Million |
| 1999 | 17.98% | 20.74% | 0.38x | 2.31x | AU$9.62 Million |
| 2000 | 19.78% | 27.16% | 0.33x | 2.21x | AU$16.02 Million |
| 2006 | 11.17% | 20.71% | 0.48x | 1.13x | AU$619.60K |
| 2007 | 18.55% | 25.56% | 0.58x | 1.25x | AU$5.44 Million |
| 2008 | 27.65% | 26.04% | 0.71x | 1.50x | AU$11.96 Million |
| 2009 | 52.98% | 31.85% | 0.87x | 1.92x | AU$24.89 Million |
| 2010 | 48.59% | 34.98% | 1.08x | 1.28x | AU$34.34 Million |
| 2011 | 53.57% | 38.20% | 1.10x | 1.27x | AU$47.39 Million |
| 2012 | 55.76% | 38.86% | 1.14x | 1.26x | AU$58.75 Million |
| 2013 | 54.76% | 38.82% | 0.88x | 1.59x | AU$68.27 Million |
| 2014 | 51.25% | 40.52% | 0.58x | 2.17x | AU$76.83 Million |
| 2015 | 45.41% | 33.09% | 0.63x | 2.17x | AU$80.45 Million |
| 2016 | 42.64% | 31.76% | 0.63x | 2.13x | AU$83.63 Million |
| 2017 | 40.31% | 29.42% | 0.69x | 1.99x | AU$82.32 Million |
| 2018 | 56.46% | 49.05% | 0.41x | 2.78x | AU$152.10 Million |
| 2019 | 42.69% | 31.60% | 0.42x | 3.20x | AU$101.04 Million |
| 2020 | 39.43% | 29.10% | 0.40x | 3.43x | AU$85.59 Million |
| 2021 | 13.92% | 30.60% | 0.37x | 1.24x | AU$36.83 Million |
| 2022 | 15.90% | 31.59% | 0.27x | 1.84x | AU$59.66 Million |
| 2023 | 21.04% | 82.64% | 0.17x | 1.53x | AU$338.72 Million |
| 2024 | 8.67% | 22.75% | 0.24x | 1.62x | AU$-38.48 Million |
| 2025 | 9.25% | 23.27% | 0.24x | 1.64x | AU$-22.31 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares CAR Group Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Internet Content & Information industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Internet Content & Information
- Average net assets among peers: $130,498,328
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -3.92%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR Group Ltd (CAR) | AU$2.89 Billion | -15.46% | 0.65x | $6.76 Billion |
| Airtasker Ltd (ART) | $44.17 Million | -21.98% | 0.30x | $86.21 Million |
| Camplify Holdings Ltd (CHL) | $41.29 Million | -38.37% | 0.87x | $11.93 Million |
| Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (DHG) | $906.05 Million | -25.08% | 0.41x | $1.98 Billion |
| Frontier Digital Ventures Ltd (FDV) | $61.52 Million | -4.12% | 0.03x | $117.16 Million |
| Freelancer Ltd (FLN) | $29.16 Million | -2.21% | 2.56x | $46.26 Million |
| Love Group Global Ltd (LVE) | $51.84K | 75.66% | 15.09x | $3.30 Million |
| REA Group Ltd (REA) | $71.20 Million | 11.55% | 0.32x | $15.92 Billion |
| Rma Global Ltd (RMY) | $10.11 Million | -24.78% | 0.22x | $18.33 Million |
| Rent.com.Au Ltd (RNT) | $10.92 Million | -5.95% | 0.01x | $53.34 Million |
About CAR Group Ltd
CAR Group Limited engages in the online vehicle marketplace business in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Chile, China, and North America. The company operates through six segments: Australia " Online Advertising Services; Australia " Data, Research and Services; Investments; North America; Latin America; and Asia segments. It offers classified advertisin… Read more