Autotrader GroupATDRF -0.96%79 Interest Coverage is 56.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 64.54. GuruFocus rates ATDRF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Interactive Media companies, Autotrader Group ranks better than 62.34% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Autotrader Group's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $254.1 Mil. Autotrader Group's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.5 Mil.
Autotrader Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 56.06.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Autotrader Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
ATDRF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.03 Med: 64.54 Max: 248.8
Current: 80.96
ATDRF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 62.34% of 316
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 38.305
vs ATDRF: 80.96
Autotrader Group (OTCPK:ATDRF) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Autotrader Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
Autotrader Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Autotrader Group's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
ATDRF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Autotrader Group's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Autotrader Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autotrader Group's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 Interest Coverage of 56.06 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 64.54. Over the past decade, Autotrader Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 27.03 to 248.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #119 out of 316 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Autotrader Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Autotrader Group's current Interest Coverage of 56.06 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 64.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.03 to a high of 248.80. The Interactive Media industry median Interest Coverage is 38.31. Autotrader Group's value of 56.06 is 46.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #119 out of 316 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Interest Coverage compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #119 out of 316 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Autotrader Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 38.31. Autotrader Group's value of 56.06 is 46.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Autotrader Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 27.03 to 248.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.54 vs. the industry median of 38.31, 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 Interest Coverage for an Interactive Media company?
The median Interest Coverage among Interactive Media companies is 38.31, based on 316 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autotrader Group's current Interest Coverage of 56.06 is 46.4% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Interest Coverage is 38.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autotrader Group's current Interest Coverage is 56.06, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 64.54. 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 $11.57, compared to a current price of $6.40 — trading 44.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 56.06, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 64.54 and 46.4% above the Interactive Media industry median of 38.31. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autotrader Group (ATDRF), the current Interest Coverage is 56.06 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 $6.40 is trading 44.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.57.
GuruFocus considers Autotrader Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ATDRF:
Interest Coverage: 56.06 (13% below median its 10-year median of 64.54)
GF Value™: $11.57 vs. price of $6.40 (44.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.4% above the Interactive Media median (#119 of 316)
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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