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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$24.37 - AU$42.06
Previous CloseN/A
Volume429.00K
Average Volume (3M)848.20K
Market Cap
AU$9.49B
Enterprise ValueAU$10.75B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$232.44M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.50B
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.1
Beta1.33
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.56Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.57%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.52
Shares Outstanding378,433,780
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$36.08Price Target Upside47.40% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Profit MarginsSustained, very high gross and strong operating margins indicate durable pricing power and efficient cost structure. These margins create structural cash generation capacity, giving management flexibility to invest, defend margins in downturns, and support service expansion without relying solely on top-line growth.
Diversified Recurring RevenueA multi-service model—vehicle leasing, fleet management, telematics and maintenance—creates recurring contract revenue and customer stickiness. This diversification reduces single-segment volatility, increases cross-sell opportunities, and aligns the business with structural demand for outsourced mobility solutions.
Manageable Leverage And Cash CoverageA moderate debt load and strong equity base provide financial resilience and capacity to fund growth or weather cycles. Operating cash flow coverage near 2x implies reliable cash generation to cover reported earnings, supporting capital allocation flexibility and sustaining operations without immediate refinancing pressure.
Bears Say
Modest Revenue GrowthRevenue expansion is limited, meaning long-term EPS gains will rely more on margin improvement or share gains than top-line acceleration. In markets where scale drives contract wins, modest growth can constrain negotiation leverage, limit economies of scale, and pressure returns over a multi-quarter horizon.
Declining Free Cash Flow GrowthA material decline in FCF growth reduces available funds for reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns. If the trend persists, it could force tougher capital allocation choices, undermine investment in telematics or fleet capacity, and weaken the company’s ability to fund strategic initiatives organically.
Modest Return On EquityROE below double digits suggests the firm is not achieving high returns on invested capital relative to peers. That structural underperformance can limit long-term shareholder value without sustained revenue growth or improved capital efficiency, and may require strategic actions to boost asset turnover or margins.
CAR Group News
CAR FAQ
What was CAR Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
CAR Group lowest share price was AU$24.37 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$9.49B.
When is CAR Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
CAR Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 174 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 378,433,780 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
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$36.08 (47.40% Upside)
AU$36.08 (47.40% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
AU:CAR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$22.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.16%
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$36.08
▲(47.40% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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