Want to see AU:APE full AI Analyst Report?
APE Stock Chart & Stats
AU$21.19
AU$0.40(1.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$21.19
AU$0.40(1.89%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$19.47 - AU$35.64
Previous CloseN/A
Volume236.00K
Average Volume (3M)675.44K
Market Cap
AU$6.64B
Enterprise ValueAU$9.29K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$456.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$3.75B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.0
Beta1.11
Next Earnings
Aug 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.46Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.05%
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$26.31Price Target Upside24.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$17.54B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthConsistent top-line growth across multiple years indicates durable demand for dealer services and new vehicle retailing. Sustained revenue expansion supports scale benefits, recurring aftersales volume, and provides a revenue base to absorb cyclical shocks over a 2–6 month horizon and beyond.
Cash GenerationRepeated positive operating and free cash flow provides structural ability to fund working capital, service debt, pay dividends, and invest in dealerships. Reliable cash conversion (free cash flow ~67% of net income in 2024) underpins long-term financial flexibility even if margins ebb.
Business Model DiversificationMultiple revenue streams (new cars, used cars, parts & service, F&I) reduce single-channel exposure and create recurring aftersales revenue anchored to an installed base. This diversification supports steadier cash and margin resilience across automotive cycles.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionDeclining gross and net margins indicate structural pressure on profitability from pricing, cost of sales, or competitive discounting. Lower margins reduce internal reinvestment capacity and increase sensitivity to revenue shocks, making earnings and returns more vulnerable over months.
High LeverageMaterial increase in debt and elevated debt/equity ratio constrain financial flexibility. With greater fixed obligations, the company has reduced ability to fund capex or weather downturns without higher refinancing risk or restrictive covenant sensitivity over the medium term.
Falling Return On EquityA pronounced drop in ROE signals declining capital efficiency: more equity and assets are required to generate each dollar of profit. This structural erosion reduces shareholder return prospects and suggests diminishing returns from recent growth and capital deployment decisions.
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$19.47 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$6.64B.
When is Eagers Automotive Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Eagers Automotive Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 27, 2026 which is in 18 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 3.05%. 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
Outperform
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$26.31 (24.19% Upside)
AU$26.31 (24.19% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:APE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
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
3.05%
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$26.31
▲(24.19% Upside)
Technical Analysis
ARB Corporation
―
Bapcor Ltd
―
Peter Warren Automotive Holdings Ltd
―
National Tyre & Wheel Ltd.
―
Motorcycle Holdings Ltd.
―





