Autotrader GroupATDRY -0.64%79 Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates ATDRY with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.82 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 550 Interactive Media companies, Autotrader Group ranks better than 90.18% on this metric.
Good Sign:
Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Autotrader Group has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.
The historical rank and industry rank for Autotrader Group's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
ATDRY'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4 Med: 8 Max: 9
Current: 7
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Autotrader Group was 9. The lowest was 4. And the median was 8.
Autotrader Group (OTCPK:ATDRY) Piotroski F-Score Explanation
The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.
He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.
He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.
What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.
Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.
Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).
Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.
Autotrader Group Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Autotrader Group Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Autotrader Group's Piotroski F-Score 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.
ATDRY vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Autotrader Group's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-Score 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 Piotroski F-Score vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Autotrader Group's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autotrader Group's Piotroski F-Score 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.
*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.
Profitability
Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
Autotrader Group's current Net Income (TTM) was 391.9.
==> Positive ==> Score 1.
Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)
Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Autotrader Group's return on assets of this year was 0.4742103. Autotrader Group's return on assets of last year was 0.4366967.
==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Autotrader Group's gearing of this year was 0.31477337. Autotrader Group's gearing of last year was 0.00062198.
==> Last year is lower than this year ==> Score 0.
Question 6. Change in Working Capital (Liquidity)
Compare this year's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) to last year's current ratio.
Score 1 if this year's current ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
Autotrader Group's current ratio of this year was 1.73345207. Autotrader Group's current ratio of last year was 1.70492698.
==> This year's current ratio is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue
Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.
Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.
Autotrader Group's number of shares in issue this year was 3450.665. Autotrader Group's number of shares in issue last year was 3581.57.
==> There is smaller number of shares in issue this year, or the same. ==> Score 1.
Efficiency
Question 8. Change in Gross Margin
Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.
Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.
Autotrader Group's gross margin of this year was 1. Autotrader Group's gross margin of last year was 1.
==> Last year's gross margin is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 9. Change in asset turnover
Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.
Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
Autotrader Group's asset turnover of this year was 1.00731282. Autotrader Group's asset turnover of last year was 0.92886976.
==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.
Evaluation
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Autotrader Group has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.
Autotrader Group (ATDRY) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Autotrader Group's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #54 out of 550 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Autotrader Group's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Autotrader Group's current Piotroski F-Score of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. The Interactive Media industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Autotrader Group's value of 7 is 40% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #54 out of 550 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 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Autotrader Group's Piotroski F-Score compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #54 out of 550 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Autotrader Group in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Autotrader Group's value of 7 is 40% above this benchmark. Historically, Autotrader Group's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, 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 Piotroski F-Score for an Interactive Media company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Interactive Media companies is 5.00, based on 550 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autotrader Group's current Piotroski F-Score of 7 is 40% 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 Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autotrader Group's current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 (ATDRY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.82, compared to a current price of $1.55 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00 and 40% above the Interactive Media industry median of 5.00. Autotrader Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autotrader Group (ATDRY), the current Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jun. 24, 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 (ATDRY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autotrader Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.55 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.82.
GuruFocus considers Autotrader Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ATDRY:
Piotroski F-Score: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
GF Value™: $2.82 vs. price of $1.55 (45% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40% above the Interactive Media median (#54 of 550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATDRY 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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