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Autotrader GroupATDRF -3.99%75 Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 420% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates ATDRF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Interactive Media companies, Autotrader Group ranks worse than 78.59% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Autotrader Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ATDRF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.72 Med: 0.1 Max: 64.11
Current: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Autotrader Group was 64.11. The lowest was -16.72. And the median was 0.10.
ATDRF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 78.59% of 411
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.13
vs ATDRF: 0.52
Autotrader Group (OTCPK:ATDRF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Autotrader Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Autotrader Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Autotrader Group's Debt-to-Equity 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.
ATDRF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Autotrader Group's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Autotrader Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autotrader Group's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (ATDRF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. This is 420% above median its historical median of 0.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #323 out of 411 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is Autotrader Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Autotrader Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is 420% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13. Autotrader Group's value of 0.52 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #323 out of 411 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #323 out of 411 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Autotrader Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13. Autotrader Group's value of 0.52 is 300% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 0.13, 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Interactive Media companies is 0.13, based on 411 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autotrader Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is 300% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autotrader Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is 420% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. 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 $12.17, compared to a current price of $6.50 — trading 46.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is 420% above median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 300% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.13. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autotrader Group (ATDRF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 as of Mar. 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 $6.50 is trading 46.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.17.
GuruFocus considers Autotrader Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ATDRF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.52 (420% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: $12.17 vs. price of $6.50 (46.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 300% above the Interactive Media median (#323 of 411)
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 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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