ATDRF (Autotrader Group) Buyback Yield %: 9.33 (As of Jul. 01, 2026) — 287% Above Median


ATDRF Autotrader Group PLC ATDRF
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Price $6.47
GF Value $11.48
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Autotrader Group Buyback Yield %?

Autotrader Group ATDRF 75 Buyback Yield % is 9.33 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 287% above its 10-year median of 2.41. GuruFocus rates ATDRF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.48 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 225 Interactive Media companies, Autotrader Group ranks better than 91.11% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Autotrader Group's current buyback yield was 9.33%.


Autotrader Group Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Autotrader Group's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Autotrader Group Buyback Yield % Chart

Autotrader Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Buyback Yield %
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Autotrader Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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ATDRF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Autotrader Group's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Autotrader Group Buyback Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Autotrader Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Autotrader Group's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Autotrader Group Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Autotrader Group's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-492.133 + 2.667) / 4984.15946
=9.82%

Autotrader Group's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-492.133 + 2.667) / 4984.15946
=9.82%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of 9.33 mean?
Autotrader Group (ATDRF) has a Buyback Yield % of 9.33 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. This is 287% above median its historical median of 2.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #20 out of 225 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Autotrader Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Autotrader Group's current Buyback Yield % of 9.33 is 287% above median its 10-year median of 2.41. The Interactive Media industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Autotrader Group's value of 9.33 is 93200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #20 out of 225 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Autotrader Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Autotrader Group's Buyback Yield % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #20 out of 225 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Autotrader Group in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Autotrader Group's value of 9.33 is 93200% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.41 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Autotrader Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Interactive Media company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Interactive Media companies is 0.01, based on 225 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autotrader Group's current Buyback Yield % of 9.33 is 93200% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autotrader Group's current Buyback Yield % is 9.33, which is 287% above median its own 10-year median of 2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Autotrader Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autotrader Group (ATDRF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.48, compared to a current price of $6.47 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 9.33, which is 287% above median its 10-year median of 2.41 and 93200% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.01. Autotrader Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autotrader Group (ATDRF), the current Buyback Yield % is 9.33 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Autotrader Group (ATDRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autotrader Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.47 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.48. GuruFocus considers Autotrader Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ATDRF:

  • Buyback Yield %: 9.33 (287% above median its 10-year median of 2.41)
  • GF Value™: $11.48 vs. price of $6.47 (43.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93200% above the Interactive Media median (#20 of 225)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ATDRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Autotrader Group Business Description

Address 3 Hawkshaw Street, No.3 Circle Square, Manchester, GBR, M1 7BL
Autotrader Group plc is the UK automotive marketplace and digital platform for the automotive industry. The company uses data science, artificial intelligence and technology to improve how vehicles are bought and sold and is digitising the car buying journey from search and discovery through to financing and purchase. Its segments are: Autotrader, generate maximum revenue, which includes the results of Autotrader and AutoConvert in respect of online classified advertising of motor vehicles and related products and services in the digital automotive marketplace, including share of profit from the Dealer Auction joint venture, and Autorama, which comprises the results of Autorama in respect of a marketplace for leasing new vehicles and related products and services. it operate in UK.
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