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APE Stock Chart & Stats
AU$22.57
AU$0.40(1.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$22.57
AU$0.40(1.89%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$19.30 - AU$35.64
Previous CloseN/A
Volume236.00K
Average Volume (3M)665.93K
Market Cap
AU$5.51B
Enterprise ValueAU$10.88K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$1.17B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$5.32B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.7
Beta1.15
Next Earnings
Feb 24, 2027EPS Estimate
0.58Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.84%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.86
Shares Outstanding282,184,840
10 Day Avg. Volume942,417
30 Day Avg. Volume665,932
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.24
Price to Book (P/B)3.45
Price to Sales (P/S)0.49
P/FCF Ratio16.53
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$25.88Price Target Upside14.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)1.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$17.82B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Steady Revenue GrowthSustained revenue growth indicates continued demand across Eagers Automotive’s dealership network and supports scale benefits. Although growth has moderated, a rising top line can help fund operations, reinforce manufacturer relationships, and provide a platform for longer-term earnings recovery.
Consistent Free Cash FlowRecurring positive operating and free cash flow shows that reported earnings are generally converting into cash, giving the company internal funding capacity. This supports investment in dealerships, inventory and customer services while reducing reliance on external financing for ongoing operations.
Recurring Aftersales RevenueAftersales activities provide a recurring revenue stream beyond vehicle sales, with customer demand continuing through the ownership lifecycle. This can make earnings more resilient, deepen customer relationships, and partially offset the cyclicality and margin variability of new and used vehicle retailing.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionFalling gross and net margins show that revenue growth is not translating into proportionate profitability. Persistent margin pressure could reduce earnings resilience, limit reinvestment capacity, and leave results more sensitive to vehicle mix, supply conditions, pricing discipline and operating costs.
Higher Leverage And Lower ROEThe substantial increase in debt, alongside declining returns on equity, indicates that a larger capital base is producing weaker profitability. Higher leverage can constrain financial flexibility, increase financing demands, and reduce the company’s ability to absorb weaker trading or fund expansion internally.
Volatile Free Cash FlowPositive free cash flow remains a strength, but its recent decline highlights uneven cash generation rather than a consistently improving trajectory. Continued volatility could make capital allocation less predictable and reduce the cushion available for debt reduction, investment or shareholder distributions.
Eagers Automotive Limited News
APE FAQ
What was Eagers Automotive Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Eagers Automotive Limited lowest share price was AU$19.30 and its highest was AU$35.64 in the past 12 months.
What is Eagers Automotive Limited’s market cap?
Eagers Automotive Limited’s market cap is AU$5.51B.
When is Eagers Automotive Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Eagers Automotive Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 24, 2027 which is in 156 days.
How were Eagers Automotive Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Eagers Automotive Limited released its earnings results on Aug 26, 2026. The company reported AU$0.629 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.454 by AU$0.175.
Is Eagers Automotive Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Eagers Automotive Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Eagers Automotive Limited pay dividends?
Eagers Automotive Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.84%. See more information on Eagers Automotive Limited dividends here
What is Eagers Automotive Limited’s EPS estimate?
Eagers Automotive Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.58.
How many shares outstanding does Eagers Automotive Limited have?
Eagers Automotive Limited has 282,184,840 shares outstanding.
What happened to Eagers Automotive Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Eagers Automotive Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.629 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.454. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.081%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Eagers Automotive Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:APE
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
Eagers Automotive Limited Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$25.88 (14.67% Upside)
AU$25.88 (14.67% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:APE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 58%
Sector Average 58%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$59.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-23.29%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
89.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
Eagers Automotive Limited
Headquartered in Newstead, Australia, Eagers Automotive Limited, founded in 1913, operates an extensive network of motor vehicle and truck dealerships throughout Australia and New Zealand. The company, which adopted its current name in July 2020 after previously being known as A.P. Eagers Limited, organizes its business into three core segments: Car Retailing, Truck Retailing, and Property. The Car Retailing division delivers a comprehensive suite of automotive products and services. This includes the sale of new and pre-owned vehicles, along with maintenance, repairs, parts, and service contracts. It further extends to vehicle brokerage, protection plans, and various aftermarket offerings, also facilitating third-party financing for purchases and managing motor vehicle auctions and forklift rental services. Similarly, the Truck Retailing segment focuses on new and used truck sales, offering corresponding maintenance, repair services, parts, and service contracts. This segment also provides truck protection products, other aftermarket solutions, and assists with third-party financing for truck acquisitions. The Property segment is responsible for the acquisition and leasing of commercial real estate.
APE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$25.88
▲(14.67% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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