CAR Group (WN6) Stock Price & Analysis
WN6 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 15.40 - EUR 15.40
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 13.00 - EUR 20.00
- Previous Close
- EUR 15.20
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 3
- Market Cap
- EUR 5.78B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 11.10B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 325.61M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 1.60B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 30.3
- Beta
- 0.56
- Next Earnings
- Feb 15, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 0.33
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 3.47%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Scale Expansion
The substantial increase in revenue over five years indicates that CAR Group has expanded its marketplace scale and monetization base. A larger platform can support broader buyer and dealer engagement, reinforce network effects, and provide a stronger foundation for recurring services growth.
High Operating Margins
Very high gross and operating margins show that CAR Group converts marketplace revenue into substantial operating profit. This profitability provides capacity to reinvest in platforms, dealer tools and data offerings while preserving resilience if growth moderates over the next several quarters.
Strong Cash Conversion
Free cash flow that nearly matches net income demonstrates strong earnings quality and conversion into internally generated funds. Consistently positive operating cash flow gives CAR Group flexibility to invest, service obligations and return capital without relying entirely on external financing.
Bears Say
Increasing Leverage
Rising debt relative to equity increases financial risk and reduces flexibility compared with prior years. Although the company remains well capitalized, continued leverage growth could raise financing costs, constrain investment choices and make the business less adaptable during weaker operating periods.
Free Cash Flow Volatility
The 2026 free cash flow decline shows that strong cash generation has not translated into a consistently rising trajectory. Variability in cash conversion or investment timing can complicate planning, reduce confidence in near-term funding capacity and limit the predictability of shareholder returns.
Earnings Comparability Risk
The unusually high 2023 net margin appears non-recurring relative to surrounding years, making reported earnings trends harder to compare. One-off effects can obscure underlying operating performance and increase the risk that historical profitability overstates the sustainable earnings base.
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Company Description
CAR Group
Established in 1996 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, CAR Group Limited, previously known as carsales.com Ltd until November 2023, is a global leader in online classifieds for vehicles across automotive, motorcycle, and marine categories. Its extensive operational footprint spans numerous countries including Australia, Brazil, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Chile, China, the United States, and Mexico. The company's diverse operations are structured across several key segments. The Online Advertising Services division facilitates classified advertisements for both individual sellers and dealerships, enabling them to market automotive and other goods and services on the CAR Group network. This segment generates revenue through various offerings like subscriptions, lead generation fees, listing fees, and premium placement options, alongside display advertising for major corporate clients such as car manufacturers and financial institutions. The Data, Research and Services segment provides a suite of business solutions, including Software-as-a-Service, detailed research and reporting, vehicle valuation and appraisal, website creation and hosting, and professional photography services. Through its Carsales Investments segment, the group holds stakes in consumer and wholesale tire sectors, in addition to offering mobility solutions and vehicle examination services. Regional operations include the North America segment, focused on digital marketplaces outside the automotive sector, while the Latin America segment specializes in digital automotive marketplaces. The Asia segment manages digital automotive classified platforms and delivers automotive-related data and advertising solutions.
- Sector
- Communicationservices
- Industry
- Internet Content & Information
- CEO
- William John Elliott
- Employees
- 2,900
- Website
- www.cargroup.com
- Address
- 449 Punt Road, Richmond, VIC, 3121, AU
CAR Group (WN6) Earnings & Revenues
WN6 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 13 | 5 | 4 |
| Technical Analysis | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Moving Averages | 11 | 0 | 1 |
