AUTO1 Group SE (DE:AG1)
XETRA:AG1
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AUTO1 Group SE
(XETRA:AG1)
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Rating:53Neutral
Price Target:
€19.00
▼(-10.04% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:04/18/26
The score is held back primarily by weak cash generation (persistent negative operating/free cash flow) and higher leverage despite the earnings turnaround. Technicals are moderately supportive with a positive trend vs short-term averages, but stretched momentum and a high P/E reduce the overall attractiveness.
Positive Factors
Diversified business model
AUTO1's multi-channel model (wholesale marketplace, consumer retail, and vehicle-related fintech) provides multiple durable revenue streams and cross-selling opportunities. This diversification spreads cyclicality across dealer and consumer demand, supports scale economics in sourcing/remarketing, and creates structural levers for margin expansion over time.
Negative Factors
Persistent negative cash flow
Despite reported profits, persistent large negative operating and free cash flows show earnings have not converted to cash. This creates ongoing liquidity pressure, forces reliance on external financing, impedes organic deleveraging and limits ability to invest in growth or buffer downturns without raising additional capital.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified business model
AUTO1's multi-channel model (wholesale marketplace, consumer retail, and vehicle-related fintech) provides multiple durable revenue streams and cross-selling opportunities. This diversification spreads cyclicality across dealer and consumer demand, supports scale economics in sourcing/remarketing, and creates structural levers for margin expansion over time.
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AUTO1 Group SE (AG1) vs. iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG)
Market Cap
€4.97B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)512.65K
Price to Earnings (P/E)65.9
Beta (1Y)1.66
Revenue Growth28.20%
EPS Growth35.52%
CountryDE
Employees5,549
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Dealerships
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.34
Shares Outstanding221,456,510
10 Day Avg. Volume478,074
30 Day Avg. Volume512,651
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.28
Price to Book (P/B)8.44
Price to Sales (P/S)0.73
P/FCF Ratio-12.31
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€31.54Price Target Upside49.36% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.64
Revenue Forecast (FY)€9.84B
AUTO1 Group SE Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
AUTO1 Group SE operates an online marketplace for used vehicle sales to dealers and individual customers in Europe. It operates AUTO1.com for the sale of used cars to commercial car dealers; Autohero.com for sale of used cars to private customers;...
How the Company Makes Money
AUTO1 Group makes money primarily from used-car transactions and related services across wholesale and retail channels. (1) Wholesale (AUTO1.com): The company purchases used vehicles (from consumers and other sources) and resells them to professio...
AUTO1 Group SE Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 13, 2024
(Q3-2024)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call presented a strong performance across multiple segments with record-breaking growth and financial achievements. However, there are challenges in achieving full profitability in the Autohero segment and the anticipated seasonal downturn in Q4. Despite these challenges, the overall sentiment remains optimistic about future growth and market share gains.Positive Updates
Record-Breaking Results
Achieved record-breaking results and double-digit growth across all metrics and business units with 177,000 units sold, representing 26% year-on-year growth.
Negative Updates
Autohero Profitability Challenge
Autohero profitability before headquarter cost is still negative at around EUR 200 to EUR 300 per car, though improved from last year.
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Q3-2024 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record-Breaking Results
Achieved record-breaking results and double-digit growth across all metrics and business units with 177,000 units sold, representing 26% year-on-year growth.
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Company Guidance
During the AUTO1 Group's Q3 2024 earnings call, the company reported impressive financial performance with record-breaking results across key metrics. The group achieved a 26% year-on-year increase in units sold, totaling 177,000, and delivered the highest gross profit in its history at EUR 187 million, up 39% compared to the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA reached a record EUR 34 million, marking an improvement of EUR 33.5 million year-on-year. The merchant segment saw significant growth, with units sold increasing by 25% year-on-year and merchant gross profit rising by 37%. AUTO1 also expanded its merchant financing portfolio to EUR 178 million, a EUR 44 million increase from Q2. The company raised its 2024 guidance, projecting full-year unit sales between 665,000 to 679,000, gross profit between EUR 682 million to EUR 700 million, and adjusted EBITDA between EUR 72 million to EUR 84 million.AUTO1 Group SE Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
64
Positive
Balance Sheet
52
Neutral
Cash Flow
29
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 8.67B | 8.17B | 6.27B | 5.46B | 6.53B | 4.77B |
| Gross Profit | 692.87M | 557.42M | 724.72M | 527.89M | 488.21M | 430.88M |
| EBITDA | 168.16M | 154.81M | 94.54M | -56.52M | -188.94M | -330.13M |
| Net Income | 74.24M | 77.95M | 20.89M | -116.47M | -246.37M | -374.05M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 3.05B | 2.88B | 2.21B | 1.70B | 1.69B | 1.63B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 652.02M | 603.97M | 371.79M | 551.64M | 545.47M | 721.09M |
| Total Debt | 1.71B | 1.70B | 1.17B | 811.27M | 702.44M | 387.64M |
| Total Liabilities | 2.31B | 2.17B | 1.60B | 1.13B | 1.00B | 705.89M |
| Stockholders Equity | 741.37M | 707.53M | 612.88M | 577.30M | 682.47M | 921.01M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -484.69M | -485.36M | -239.97M | -78.66M | -439.41M | -493.91M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -465.42M | -463.07M | -219.72M | -55.43M | -392.36M | -467.25M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -19.04M | -23.26M | -17.80M | -19.21M | 557.45M | -639.81M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 535.22M | 476.92M | 302.73M | 80.38M | 270.69M | 1.06B |
AUTO1 Group SE Technical Analysis
Positive
21.12
Price Trends
18.37
Positive
20.71
Positive
24.08
Negative
Market Momentum
1.00
Negative
65.57
Neutral
86.53
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For DE:AG1, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 21.12 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 19.83, above the 50-day MA of 18.37, and below the 200-day MA of 24.08, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 1.00 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 65.57 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 86.53 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for DE:AG1.
AUTO1 Group SE Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
53 Neutral | €4.97B | 65.90 | 10.60% | ― | 28.20% | 35.52% | |
53 Neutral | €127.20M | 94.28 | -0.48% | ― | 28.37% | ― | |
52 Neutral | €636.00M | -26.37 | -3.67% | ― | -13.48% | 85.30% | |
45 Neutral | €11.95B | -14.86 | -40.83% | ― | 14.35% | 16.07% | |
44 Neutral | €1.92B | -33.32 | -9.61% | ― | 1.69% | -24.49% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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