CAR Group (AU:CAR)
ASX:CAR
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CAR Group
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Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
AU$25.00
▲(2.12% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/10/26
Overall score reflects strong underlying financial performance and profitability, tempered by weak technical conditions (price below key moving averages with negative MACD and low RSI) and a relatively high P/E that limits valuation support.
Positive Factors
High Profitability
Very high gross and EBITDA margins reflect the digital marketplace model's low incremental costs and strong pricing power. Durable margins provide cash to fund product development, marketing and strategic initiatives, supporting competitive positioning over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
Negative Factors
Slower Revenue Growth
Modest top-line growth limits operating leverage and the pace at which the business can scale. In a competitive classifieds and data market, sub-5% growth raises reliance on monetisation per dealer or international expansion to drive meaningful long-term earnings acceleration.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High Profitability
Very high gross and EBITDA margins reflect the digital marketplace model's low incremental costs and strong pricing power. Durable margins provide cash to fund product development, marketing and strategic initiatives, supporting competitive positioning over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
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CAR Group (CAR) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$9.77B
Dividend Yield2.57%
Average Volume (3M)848.20K
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.3
Beta (1Y)1.25
Revenue Growth7.24%
EPS Growth14.99%
CountryAU
Employees2,000
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryInternet Content & Information
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.52
Shares Outstanding378,847,560
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$33.39Price Target Upside36.39% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)1.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.28B
CAR Group Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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 Advertisin...
How the Company Makes Money
CAR primarily makes money by monetising its online automotive marketplaces through paid products and services sold to dealers, OEMs, and (in some cases) private sellers. Key revenue streams typically include: (1) dealer subscriptions and listing f...
CAR Group Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
85
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.23B | 1.18B | 1.10B | 781.24M | 509.08M | 427.16M |
| Gross Profit | 891.04M | 1.13B | 769.81M | 550.89M | 377.51M | 327.44M |
| EBITDA | 672.51M | 631.75M | 585.49M | 400.36M | 286.32M | 242.10M |
| Net Income | 295.36M | 275.49M | 249.97M | 645.62M | 160.82M | 130.70M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 4.78B | 4.89B | 4.67B | 4.68B | 1.86B | 1.16B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 232.44M | 289.33M | 308.31M | 198.71M | 117.45M | 284.00M |
| Total Debt | 1.50B | 1.41B | 1.34B | 1.24B | 714.17M | 106.58M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.89B | 1.84B | 1.73B | 1.56B | 847.71M | 223.09M |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.82B | 2.98B | 2.88B | 3.07B | 1.01B | 938.74M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 498.96M | 401.22M | 314.39M | 167.38M | 145.67M | 156.46M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 507.99M | 520.13M | 416.19M | 254.38M | 193.94M | 189.76M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -338.96M | -214.81M | -137.61M | -1.57B | -831.53M | -54.13M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -158.45M | -331.27M | -190.62M | 1.37B | 472.26M | -30.08M |
CAR Group Technical Analysis
Neutral
24.48
Price Trends
24.43
Positive
27.43
Negative
32.02
Negative
Market Momentum
0.10
Negative
63.25
Neutral
87.44
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:CAR, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 24.48 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 23.52, above the 50-day MA of 24.43, and below the 200-day MA of 32.02, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.10 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 63.25 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 87.44 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for AU:CAR.
CAR Group Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | AU$22.50B | 18.00 | 28.87% | 1.33% | 7.96% | -7.10% | |
62 Neutral | AU$9.77B | 20.29 | 10.19% | 2.57% | 7.24% | 14.99% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
43 Neutral | AU$89.33M | -4.52 | -76.28% | ― | 20.25% | 5.66% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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25.79
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CAR Group Corporate Events
CAR Group Seeks ASX Quotation for New Shares Issued via Distribution Plan
Apr 15, 2026
CAR Group Limited has applied for quotation on the ASX of 366,061 ordinary fully paid shares, with an issue date of April 13, 2026. These new securities have been issued under a dividend or distribution plan, modestly increasing the company’...
CAR Group Sets Dividend Reinvestment Plan Issue Price for FY26 Interim Payout
Mar 26, 2026
CAR Group Limited has set the issue price for shares to be allocated under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan at $23.409 per share for the FY26 interim dividend. The price was calculated using the volume weighted average daily price of CAR Group share...
CAR Group Seeks ASX Quotation for 47,705 Newly Issued Shares
Mar 24, 2026
CAR Group Limited has applied to the ASX for quotation of 47,705 new fully paid ordinary shares following the exercise of options or conversion of other securities, with an issue date of March 5, 2026. The relatively small share issuance marginall...
CAR Group appoints interim company secretary after Birman steps down
Feb 20, 2026
CAR Group Limited, a global operator of online vehicle marketplaces and related advertising and technology solutions, runs platforms across multiple vehicle categories and key international markets including Australia, South Korea, the U.S., Chile...
CAR Group Releases Half-Year Update and Clarifies Use of Non-IFRS Metrics
Feb 8, 2026
CAR Group Limited has released a half-year results presentation for the period ended 31 December 2025 that offers a high-level update on its business activities and financial reporting approach. The document emphasises that the material is general...
CAR Group posts strong H1 FY26 result as AI and global platforms drive growth
Feb 8, 2026
CAR Group reported a strong first half for FY26, with proforma revenue rising 13% to $626 million and proforma EBITDA up 12%, underpinned by double-digit growth across all key financial metrics and markets. Reported NPAT increased 16%, cash conver...
CAR Group declares interim dividend of AUD 0.425 per share
Feb 8, 2026
CAR Group Limited, listed on the ASX under the ticker CAR with ordinary fully paid shares, reports its financial performance on a six‑month cycle in line with standard corporate reporting periods. The company’s shareholder base is elig...
CAR Group lifts half-year profit and raises interim dividend amid ongoing expansion
Feb 8, 2026
CAR Group Limited reported an 8.0% rise in revenue from continuing operations to A$625.8 million for the half year ended 31 December 2025, with statutory net profit after tax up 16.2% to A$152.3 million and net profit attributable to members up 16...
CAR Group Tightens Governance After Late Director Trade Disclosure and Blackout-Period Breach
Feb 6, 2026
CAR Group Limited has disclosed a late lodgement of an Appendix 3Y relating to director Edwina Gilbert, after an external investment manager, acting under a discretionary mandate for a testamentary trust connected to Gilbert, acquired 690 CAR Grou...
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