Autotrader GroupATDRY -0.64%79 Net Margin % is 46.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 49.16. 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 553 Interactive Media companies, Autotrader Group ranks better than 96.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Autotrader Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ATDRY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45 Med: 49.16 Max: 56.55
Current: 47.08
ATDRY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 96.56% of 553
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs ATDRY: 47.08
Autotrader Group (OTCPK:ATDRY) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Autotrader Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Autotrader Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Autotrader Group's Net Margin % 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Autotrader Group's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Autotrader Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autotrader Group's Net Margin % 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 (ATDRY) has a Net Margin % of 46.64% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.16. Over the past decade, Autotrader Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 45.00 to 56.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #19 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Autotrader Group's Net Margin % too high?
Autotrader Group's current Net Margin % of 46.64% is near median its 10-year median of 49.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.00 to a high of 56.55. The Interactive Media industry median Net Margin % is 1.65. Autotrader Group's value of 46.64% is 2726.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #19 out of 553 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 Net Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #19 out of 553 companies for Net Margin %. This places Autotrader Group in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.65. Autotrader Group's value of 46.64% is 2726.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Autotrader Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 45.00 to 56.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.16 vs. the industry median of 1.65, 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 Net Margin % for an Interactive Media company?
The median Net Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 1.65, based on 553 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autotrader Group's current Net Margin % of 46.64% is 2726.7% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autotrader Group's current Net Margin % is 46.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.16. 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 Net Margin % is 46.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.16 and 2726.7% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.65. 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 Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autotrader Group (ATDRY), the current Net Margin % is 46.64% 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 (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:
Net Margin %: 46.64% (near median its 10-year median of 49.16)
GF Value™: $2.82 vs. price of $1.55 (45% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2726.7% above the Interactive Media median (#19 of 553)
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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