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CAR Group (AU:CAR)
ASX:CAR
CAR Stock Chart & Stats
AU$27.72
-AU$0.27(-0.71%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$27.72
-AU$0.27(-0.71%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$25.68 - AU$42.06
Previous CloseN/A
Volume429.00K
Average Volume (3M)848.20K
Market Cap
€10.49B
Enterprise ValueAU$10.84B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€289.33M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€1.41B
Price to Earnings (P/E)38.0
Beta1.24
Next Earnings
Feb 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.52Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.57%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.53
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
€38.43Price Target Upside38.64% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Profitability MarginsExceptionally high gross and operating margins indicate durable pricing power and tight cost control across CAR's services. Such structural profitability supports reinvestment, R&D in telematics, and margin resilience through business cycles, enabling long-term cash generation and competitive reinvestment.
Stable Capital StructureA moderate leverage profile and strong equity base provide financial flexibility to fund fleet renewal and technology investments without over-reliance on debt. This durability reduces refinancing risk and preserves capacity to pursue strategic partnerships or acquisitions over the medium term.
Recurring Revenue StreamsSignificant recurring revenue from fleet management and telematics creates predictable cash flows and higher customer stickiness. Structurally recurring contracts support long-term revenue visibility, lower churn, and more efficient customer lifetime value economics versus one-off maintenance revenues.
Bears Say
Declining Free Cash Flow GrowthA sustained drop in free cash flow growth can constrain reinvestment in fleets and technology, reduce capacity for dividends or buybacks, and limit debt paydown. Even with decent cash conversion, continued decline would weaken financial flexibility and capital allocation over coming quarters.
Modest Return On EquityROE around 9% signals the company may not be extracting full value from its equity base despite strong margins. Over the medium term this can hamper shareholder returns and suggests opportunities to improve capital efficiency or refocus investments to drive higher returns.
Moderate Top-Line MomentumLow-to-moderate revenue growth in a competitive mobility market limits scale benefits and may slow market share expansion. Without stronger top-line acceleration, margin gains and profitability may rely heavily on cost actions rather than sustained demand-driven growth, constraining long-term upside.
CAR Group News
CAR FAQ
What was CAR Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
CAR Group lowest share price was AU$25.68 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 €10.49B.
When is CAR Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
CAR Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 09, 2026 which is in 4 days.
How were CAR Group’s earnings last quarter?
CAR Group released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2025. The company reported AU$0.53 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.333 by AU$0.197.
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 0.52.
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$0.53 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.333. 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:
€38.43 (38.64% Upside)
€38.43 (38.64% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
AU:CAR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
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
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$38.43
▲(38.64% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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