Autotrader GroupATDRF 75 Forward PE Ratio is 12.56 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates ATDRF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Interactive Media companies, Autotrader Group ranks better than 56.79% on this metric.
Autotrader Group (OTCPK:ATDRF) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Autotrader Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Autotrader Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Autotrader Group's Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Autotrader Group Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
27.93
22.08
17.83
22.99
17.45
25.71
25.06
20.00
21.93
21.20
11.37
Autotrader Group Semi-Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
27.93
26.74
22.08
18.45
17.83
24.33
22.99
23.09
17.45
37.74
25.71
26.81
25.06
20.00
21.46
21.93
27.78
21.20
21.68
11.37
ATDRF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Autotrader Group's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Autotrader Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autotrader Group's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Autotrader Group (ATDRF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.56 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #105 out of 243 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Autotrader Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Autotrader Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.56. The Interactive Media industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.92. Autotrader Group's value of 12.56 is 9.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #105 out of 243 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #105 out of 243 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Autotrader Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.92. Autotrader Group's value of 12.56 is 9.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Interactive Media company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 13.92, based on 243 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autotrader Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.56 is 9.8% below 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autotrader Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.56. 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 $11.44, compared to a current price of $6.43 — trading 43.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.56 and 9.8% below the Interactive Media industry median of 13.92. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autotrader Group (ATDRF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.56 as of Jul. 11, 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 $6.43 is trading 43.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.44.
GuruFocus considers Autotrader Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ATDRF:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.56
GF Value™: $11.44 vs. price of $6.43 (43.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.8% below the Interactive Media median (#105 of 243)
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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