Eagers Automotive Limited (AU:APE)
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APE Stock Chart & Stats
AU$23.65
-AU$0.22(-1.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$23.65
-AU$0.22(-1.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$16.30 - AU$35.64
Previous CloseN/A
Volume254.99K
Average Volume (3M)675.44K
Market Cap
AU$6.31B
Enterprise ValueAU$9.68B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$456.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$3.75B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.5
Beta1.02
Next Earnings
Aug 26, 2026EPS Estimate
0.46Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.9%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.87
Shares Outstanding282,362,820
10 Day Avg. Volume934,091
30 Day Avg. Volume675,436
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.24
Price to Book (P/B)3.45
Price to Sales (P/S)0.49
P/FCF Ratio16.53
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$26.25Price Target Upside11.01% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)1.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$17.60B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Dealership Revenue StreamsEagers operates franchised new-vehicle dealerships plus used cars, parts & service, finance/insurance and ancillary fees. This mix provides recurring aftersales income and multiple margins, insulating overall cash flow from single-segment cyclicality and supporting long-term resilience.
Consistent Top-line GrowthSustained revenue expansion (2024 and 2025 notable; 2025 +6.7%, 2024 +13.6%) indicates durable demand and successful footprint scale. Persistent top-line growth helps leverage fixed costs, supports aftermarket volume, and underpins long-term earnings recovery despite margin pressure.
Consistent Positive Cash GenerationOperating cash flow and free cash flow have remained positive across years, with free cash flow at ~67% of net income in 2024 and ~82% in 2023. Strong cash conversion supports dividends, capex and debt servicing, preserving strategic flexibility over the medium term.
Bears Say
Margin Compression And Weaker ProfitabilityDeclining gross and net margins show rising cost pressure or increased discounting. Weaker margins reduce earnings resilience, magnify exposure to cost or demand shocks, and limit the firm's ability to rebuild returns without structural improvements to pricing, sourcing or cost control.
Rising Absolute Debt LevelsA material increase in total debt over recent years elevates financing and refinancing risk, raising interest cost sensitivity. Higher leverage constrains capital allocation, limits balance-sheet flexibility for acquisitions or cyclical downturns, and increases vulnerability to rate moves.
Declining Return On Equity And EfficiencyA pronounced fall in ROE indicates the company is generating materially lower returns on deployed capital. This suggests diminishing capital efficiency and raises questions about margin recovery, asset mix and management's ability to translate growth into profitable returns over the medium term.
Eagers Automotive Limited News
APE FAQ
What was Eagers Automotive Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Eagers Automotive Limited lowest share price was AU$16.30 and its highest was AU$35.64 in the past 12 months.
What is Eagers Automotive Limited’s market cap?
Eagers Automotive Limited’s market cap is AU$6.31B.
When is Eagers Automotive Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Eagers Automotive Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 26, 2026 which is in 63 days.
How were Eagers Automotive Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Eagers Automotive Limited released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported AU$0.52 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.506 by AU$0.014.
Is Eagers Automotive Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Eagers Automotive Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Eagers Automotive Limited pay dividends?
Eagers Automotive Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.9%. See more information on Eagers Automotive Limited dividends here
What is Eagers Automotive Limited’s EPS estimate?
Eagers Automotive Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.46.
How many shares outstanding does Eagers Automotive Limited have?
Eagers Automotive Limited has 282,362,820 shares outstanding.
What happened to Eagers Automotive Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Eagers Automotive Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.52 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.506. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.851%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Eagers Automotive Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:APE
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
Eagers Automotive Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$26.25 (11.01% Upside)
AU$26.25 (11.01% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:APE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$2.0M 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
189.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.32%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Eagers Automotive Limited
Headquartered in Newstead, Australia, Eagers Automotive Limited, founded in 1913, operates an extensive network of motor vehicle and truck dealerships throughout Australia and New Zealand. The company, which adopted its current name in July 2020 after previously being known as A.P. Eagers Limited, organizes its business into three core segments: Car Retailing, Truck Retailing, and Property. The Car Retailing division delivers a comprehensive suite of automotive products and services. This includes the sale of new and pre-owned vehicles, along with maintenance, repairs, parts, and service contracts. It further extends to vehicle brokerage, protection plans, and various aftermarket offerings, also facilitating third-party financing for purchases and managing motor vehicle auctions and forklift rental services. Similarly, the Truck Retailing segment focuses on new and used truck sales, offering corresponding maintenance, repair services, parts, and service contracts. This segment also provides truck protection products, other aftermarket solutions, and assists with third-party financing for truck acquisitions. The Property segment is responsible for the acquisition and leasing of commercial real estate.
APE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$26.25
▲(11.01% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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