Auto Trader Group plc
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 access… Read more
Auto Trader Group plc (AUTO) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: GBX564.00 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Auto Trader Group plc (AUTO) has net assets worth GBX564.00 Million GBX as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX697.80 Million) and total liabilities (GBX133.80 Million). 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.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX564.00 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 80.83% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | 24.13% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 321.32 |
Auto Trader Group plc - Net Assets Trend (2008–2025)
This chart illustrates how Auto Trader Group plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Auto Trader Group plc (2008–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Auto Trader Group plc from 2008 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | GBX569.40 Million | +3.10% |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX552.30 Million | +4.74% |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX527.30 Million | +11.60% |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX472.50 Million | +3.01% |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX458.70 Million | +223.94% |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX141.60 Million | +140.00% |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX59.00 Million | +953.57% |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX5.60 Million | +126.17% |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX-21.40 Million | +58.45% |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX-51.50 Million | +70.76% |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX-176.10 Million | +76.54% |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX-750.60 Million | +1.24% |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX-760.00 Million | +2.63% |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX-780.50 Million | -35.39% |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX-576.50 Million | +43.41% |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX-1.02 Billion | -94.45% |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX-523.90 Million | -17.55% |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX-445.70 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Auto Trader Group plc'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 249190000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX1.44 Billion | 252.53% |
| Common Stock | GBX8.90 Million | 1.56% |
| Total Equity | GBX569.40 Million | 100.00% |
Auto Trader Group plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Auto Trader Group plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
NEWGOLD COMMODITY
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$481.34K |
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ON SEMICONDUCTOR (XS4.SG)
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$481.42K |
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ProShares Ultra Top QQQ
NASDAQ:QQUP
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$481.56K |
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PURANIUM ENERGY LTD.
F:2DK
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$482.09K |
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Advance Gold Corp
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$480.91K |
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$480.45K |
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Onward Holdings Co Ltd
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$480.25K |
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Zegona Communications Plc
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Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Auto Trader Group plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 552,300,000 to 569,400,000, a change of 17,100,000 (3.1%).
- Net income of 282,600,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 88,400,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 187,300,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 1,100,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,028,700,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 1,019,600,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX282.60 Million | +49.63% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX88.40 Million | -15.53% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX187.30 Million | -32.89% |
| Share Issuances | GBX1.10 Million | +0.19% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX1.03 Billion | +180.66% |
| Other Changes | GBX-1.02 Billion | -179.07% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 3.10% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Auto Trader Group plc'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: 773.36x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-31 | GBX-0.78 | GBX491.80 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX-0.76 | GBX491.80 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX-0.75 | GBX491.80 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX-0.18 | GBX491.80 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX-0.05 | GBX491.80 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX-0.02 | GBX491.80 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX0.01 | GBX491.80 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX0.06 | GBX491.80 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX0.15 | GBX491.80 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX0.47 | GBX491.80 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX0.49 | GBX491.80 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX0.56 | GBX491.80 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX0.60 | GBX491.80 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX0.64 | GBX491.80 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Auto Trader Group plc 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): 49.63%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 47.01%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.94x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.12x
- Recent ROE (49.63%) is below the historical average (268.50%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0.00% | 3.59% | 0.45x | 0.00x | GBX85.55 Million |
| 2013 | 0.00% | 9.27% | 0.41x | 0.00x | GBX96.30 Million |
| 2014 | 0.00% | 4.42% | 0.57x | 0.00x | GBX85.56 Million |
| 2015 | 0.00% | 4.06% | 0.62x | 0.00x | GBX28.01 Million |
| 2016 | 0.00% | 44.99% | 0.71x | 0.00x | GBX131.85 Million |
| 2017 | 0.00% | 49.68% | 0.80x | 0.00x | GBX156.84 Million |
| 2018 | 3058.93% | 51.89% | 0.80x | 73.93x | GBX170.74 Million |
| 2019 | 335.08% | 55.67% | 0.79x | 7.65x | GBX191.80 Million |
| 2020 | 144.84% | 55.60% | 0.72x | 3.59x | GBX190.94 Million |
| 2021 | 27.86% | 48.63% | 0.49x | 1.17x | GBX81.93 Million |
| 2022 | 51.79% | 56.55% | 0.80x | 1.15x | GBX197.45 Million |
| 2023 | 44.36% | 46.76% | 0.75x | 1.26x | GBX181.17 Million |
| 2024 | 46.51% | 45.00% | 0.87x | 1.19x | GBX201.67 Million |
| 2025 | 49.63% | 47.01% | 0.94x | 1.12x | GBX225.66 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Auto Trader Group plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Internet Content & Information industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Internet Content & Information
- Average net assets among peers: $69,234,219
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -25.46%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Trader Group plc (AUTO) | GBX564.00 Million | 0.00% | 0.24x | $481.14K |
| Brave Bison Group PLC (BBSN) | $19.87 Million | -29.67% | 0.54x | $9.41K |
| Baltic Classifieds Group PLC (BCG) | $332.65 Million | 6.98% | 0.26x | $107.21K |
| Audioboom Group plc (BOOM) | $4.21 Million | 21.82% | 4.98x | $13.46K |
| Digitalbox PLC (DBOX) | $11.43 Million | -3.82% | 0.07x | $667.18 |
| Gfinity PLC (GFIN) | $2.92 Million | -122.49% | 0.21x | $178.42 |
| MONY Group plc (MONY) | $224.90 Million | 36.10% | 0.68x | $109.11K |
| Mobile Streams Plc (MOS) | $4.83 Million | -87.36% | 1.05x | $7.10K |
| National World PLC (NWOR) | $3.37 Million | -31.54% | 2.77x | $7.46K |
| SEEEN PLC (SEEN) | $18.91 Million | -19.14% | 0.17x | $4.40 |