CAR Group (AU:CAR)
ASX:CAR
CAR Stock Chart & Stats
AU$24.48
-AU$0.27(-0.71%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$24.48
-AU$0.27(-0.71%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$21.47 - AU$42.06
Previous CloseN/A
Volume429.00K
Average Volume (3M)848.20K
Market Cap
AU$8.84B
Enterprise ValueAU$10.11B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$232.44M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.50B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.3
Beta1.24
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.56Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.57%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.52
Shares Outstanding378,481,480
10 Day Avg. Volume915,676
30 Day Avg. Volume848,204
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.84
Price to Book (P/B)4.74
Price to Sales (P/S)11.94
P/FCF Ratio35.22
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$35.42Price Target Upside44.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)1.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.28B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Profitability & MarginsCAR's exceptionally high gross and operating margins reflect a low-variable-cost digital marketplace and strong pricing power. These durable margins support sustained cash generation, fund product investment and marketing, and provide resilience to cyclical ad spending over multiple quarters.
Strong Cash GenerationOperating cash flow coverage near 2.0 and healthy FCF-to-net-income conversion indicate reliable cash conversion from operations. This underpins the firm's ability to finance growth initiatives, service working capital needs, and maintain shareholder returns without heavy external financing.
Solid Balance Sheet / Manageable LeverageA moderate debt load and strong equity ratio signal a conservative capital structure that preserves flexibility. Manageable leverage reduces solvency risk, supports strategic investments or M&A, and provides capacity to smooth dividends or weather sector downturns over the medium term.
Bears Say
Modest Revenue GrowthTop-line expansion of ~3% is modest for a digital marketplace and may limit the company's ability to scale operating leverage further. Sustained slow revenue growth can force higher reinvestment to regain momentum and makes it harder to expand network effects versus faster-growing competitors.
Declining Free Cash Flow GrowthA 13.1% decline in free cash flow growth signals weakening cash momentum despite good conversion ratios. If persistent, this trend could constrain reinvestment in dealer products, product development or M&A, and reduce flexibility for shareholder distributions over the medium term.
Modest Return On EquityROE of 9.3% suggests the company delivers only moderate returns on shareholder capital given its profitability profile. This may reflect under-deployed capital or limited growth opportunities in core markets, potentially capping long-term shareholder returns unless capital efficiency improves.
CAR Group News
CAR FAQ
What was CAR Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
CAR Group lowest share price was AU$21.47 and its highest was AU$42.06 in the past 12 months.
What is CAR Group’s market cap?
CAR Group’s market cap is AU$8.84B.
When is CAR Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
CAR Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 120 days.
How were CAR Group’s earnings last quarter?
CAR Group released its earnings results on Feb 08, 2026. The company reported AU$0.52 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of AU$0.52 by AU$0.
Is CAR Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CAR Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does CAR Group pay dividends?
CAR Group pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.415 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.57%. See more information on CAR Group dividends here
What is CAR Group’s EPS estimate?
CAR Group’s EPS estimate is 0.56.
How many shares outstanding does CAR Group have?
CAR Group has 378,481,480 shares outstanding.
What happened to CAR Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CAR Group reported an EPS of AU$0.52 in its last earnings report, expectations of AU$0.52. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CAR Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CAR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
CAR Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$35.42 (44.68% Upside)
AU$35.42 (44.68% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
AU:CAR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$22.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
CAR Group
CAR Group Limited operates online automotive, motorcycle, and marine classifieds business in Australia, Brazil, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Chile, China, the United States, and Mexico. The company operates through Online Advertising Services; Data, Research and Services; Carsales Investments; North America; Latin America; and Asia segments. The Online Advertising Services segment offers classified advertising that allows private and dealer customers to advertise automotive and non-automotive goods and services for sale across the carsales network; products, including subscriptions, lead fees, listing fees, and priority placement services; and display advertising services, such as placing advertisements on carsales network websites for corporate customers comprising automotive manufacturers and finance companies. The Data, Research and Services segment offers software as a service, research and reporting, valuation, appraisals, and website development and hosting services, as well as photography services. The Carsales Investments segment holds investment in consumer and wholesale tyre markets, as well as provides mobility and vehicle inspection services. The North America segment operates digital non-automotive marketplaces. The Latin America segment digital automotive marketplaces. The Asia segment is involved in digital automotive classified business, as well as provides automotive data and advertising services. The company was formerly known as carsales.com Ltd and changed its name to CAR Group Limited in November 2023. CAR Group Limited was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
CAR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$35.42
▲(44.68% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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