ATDRF (Autotrader Group) Net Cash per Share: $-0.42 (As of Mar. 2026)

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ATDRF Autotrader Group PLC ATDRF
79 GF Score
Price $6.50
GF Value $11.54
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Autotrader Group Net Cash per Share?

Autotrader Group ATDRF -0.46% 79 Net Cash per Share is $-0.42 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ATDRF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 227 Interactive Media companies, Autotrader Group ranks worse than 440528.19% on this metric.

Net Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities minus Total Liabilities minus Minority Interest and then divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Autotrader Group's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for Autotrader Group's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:

ATDRF's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Interactive Media industry.
Industry Median: 6.09
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.

Autotrader Group  (OTCPK:ATDRF) Net Cash per Share Explanation

Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

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Autotrader Group Net Cash per Share Related Terms


Autotrader Group Net Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Autotrader Group's Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share Chart

Autotrader Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net Cash per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.03 -0.16 -0.12 -0.08 -0.42

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
Net Cash per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.12 -0.09 -0.08 -0.18 -0.42

ATDRF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Net Cash per Share Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Autotrader Group's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Autotrader Group's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Autotrader Group's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.


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Autotrader Group Net Cash per Share Calculation

In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.

Autotrader Group's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(24.267-370.933-0)/822.808
=-0.42

Autotrader Group's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(24.267-370.933-0)/822.808
=-0.42

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Cash per Share →
What does a Net Cash per Share of $-0.42 mean?
Autotrader Group (ATDRF) has a Net Cash per Share of $-0.42 as of Mar. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #999999 out of 227 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is Autotrader Group's Net Cash per Share too high?
Autotrader Group's current Net Cash per Share is $-0.42. Based on the distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #999999 out of 227 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Net Cash per Share compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #999999 out of 227 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Autotrader Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 6.09. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for an Interactive Media company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Interactive Media companies is 6.09, based on 227 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 6.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autotrader Group's current Net Cash per Share is $-0.42. 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 $11.54, compared to a current price of $6.50 — trading 43.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $-0.42. 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 Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autotrader Group (ATDRF), the current Net Cash per Share is $-0.42 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 43.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.54. GuruFocus considers Autotrader Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ATDRF:

  • Net Cash per Share: $-0.42
  • GF Value™: $11.54 vs. price of $6.50 (43.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

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.
79GF Score

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