Auto Trader (UK) Overview
- Year Founded
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1977
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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1,252
- Stock Symbol
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AUTO
- Investments
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5
- Share Price
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$11.69
- (As of Friday Closing)
Auto Trader (UK) General Information
Description
Auto Trader Group PLC is a digital automotive marketplace based in the UK, which provides trading channels for a range of vehicles such as cars, trucks, vans, bikes, and farm machinery, as well as relevant services such as car insurance, loans, valuations, and vehicle check services. The company generates revenue from three streams; Trade revenue from retailers and home traders advertising vehicles and using Auto Trader's products, which represent the majority of the company's income; the Consumer services revenue stems from private sellers placing advertisements and from the company's partners who provide services to consumers; and the Display advertising revenue is earned from manufacturers or their advertising agencies, which advertise their brand or services on the marketplace.
Contact Information
Website
www.autotrader.co.ukCorporate Office
- 1 Tony Wilson Place
- Manchester M15 4FN
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- 1 Tony Wilson Place
- Manchester M15 4FN
- England, United Kingdom
Auto Trader (UK) Stock Performance
As of 16-May-2025, Auto Trader (UK)’s stock price is $11.69. Its current market cap is $10.3B with 877M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11.69 | $11.57 | $9.02 - $11.97 | $10.3B | 877M | 3.05M | $0.39 |
Auto Trader (UK) Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2024, Auto Trader (UK) has a trailing 12-month revenue of $751M.
|
In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2024 | FY 2024 31-Mar-2024 | FY 2023 31-Mar-2023 | FY 2022 31-Mar-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 10,408,043 | 8,017,077 | 7,080,977 | 7,841,275 |
| Revenue | 751,429 | 717,328 | 602,237 | 590,999 |
| EBITDA | 497,826 | 460,377 | 373,599 | 423,137 |
| Net Income | 354,486 | 322,791 | 281,614 | 334,221 |
| Total Assets | 869,699 | 830,724 | 820,762 | 713,150 |
| Total Debt | 9,903 | 43,682 | 85,086 | 12,479 |
Auto Trader (UK) Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Auto Trader (UK) Comparisons
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Auto Trader (UK) Competitors (11)
One of Auto Trader (UK)’s 11 competitors is OPENLANE (Media and Information Services (B2B)), a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Carmel, IN.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPENLANE (Media and Information Services (B2B)) | Formerly PE-Backed | Carmel, IN | ||||
| CarGurus | Formerly VC-backed | Boston, MA | ||||
| Dealer Dot Com | Formerly VC-backed | Burlington, VT | ||||
| Cox Automotive | Corporation | Atlanta, GA | ||||
| Kelley Blue Book | Formerly PE-Backed | Irvine, CA |
Auto Trader (UK) Signals
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Auto Trader (UK) Investments & Acquisitions (5)
Auto Trader (UK)’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Vanarama for . The deal was made on 22-Jun-2022.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanarama | 22-Jun-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Road | ||
| KeeResources | 10-Oct-2019 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Automotive Joint Venture (Auto Trader Group/Cox Automotive UK) | 01-Jan-2019 | Joint Venture | Automotive | ||
| Motor Trade Delivery | 25-Apr-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| Delta Point Associates | 22-Jun-2012 | Buyout/LBO | Systems and Information Management |
Auto Trader (UK) ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated March, 26, 2025
14.86 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
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Auto Trader (UK) Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanarama | Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom | 2004 |
Auto Trader (UK) FAQs
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When was Auto Trader (UK) founded?
Auto Trader (UK) was founded in 1977.
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Where is Auto Trader (UK) headquartered?
Auto Trader (UK) is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of Auto Trader (UK)?
Auto Trader (UK) has 1,252 total employees.
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What industry is Auto Trader (UK) in?
Auto Trader (UK)’s primary industry is Automotive.
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Is Auto Trader (UK) a private or public company?
Auto Trader (UK) is a Public company.
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What is Auto Trader (UK)’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Auto Trader (UK) is AUTO.
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What is the current stock price of Auto Trader (UK)?
As of 16-May-2025 the stock price of Auto Trader (UK) is $11.69.
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What is the current market cap of Auto Trader (UK)?
The current market capitalization of Auto Trader (UK) is $10.3B.
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What is Auto Trader (UK)’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Auto Trader (UK) is $751M.
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Who are Auto Trader (UK)’s competitors?
OPENLANE (Media and Information Services (B2B)), CarGurus, Dealer Dot Com, Cox Automotive, and Kelley Blue Book are some of the 11 competitors of Auto Trader (UK).
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What is Auto Trader (UK)’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Auto Trader (UK)’s EPS for 12 months was $0.39.
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