ATDRF (Autotrader Group) Net-Net Working Capital: $-0.38 (As of Mar. 2026)

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ATDRF Autotrader Group PLC ATDRF
75 GF Score
Price $6.77
GF Value $12.26
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Autotrader Group Net-Net Working Capital?

Autotrader Group ATDRF 75 Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.38 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ATDRF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.26 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Interactive Media companies, Autotrader Group ranks worse than 331125.5% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

Autotrader Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.38.

The industry rank for Autotrader Group's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

ATDRF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Interactive Media industry.
Industry Median: 4.55
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Autotrader Group  (OTCPK:ATDRF) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

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.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


Autotrader Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Autotrader Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Autotrader Group's Net-Net Working Capital 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-Net Working Capital Chart

Autotrader Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
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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-Net Working Capital 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 -0.09 -0.05 -0.05 -0.14 -0.38

ATDRF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

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

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

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


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Autotrader Group Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Autotrader Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(24.267+0.75 * 40.4+0.5 * 5.733-370.933
-0-0)/822.808
=-0.38

Autotrader Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(24.267+0.75 * 40.4+0.5 * 5.733-370.933
-0-0)/822.808
=-0.38

* 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.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of $-0.38 mean?
Autotrader Group (ATDRF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-0.38 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Autotrader Group According to the industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #999999 out of 302 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is Autotrader Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Autotrader Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.38. Based on the distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #999999 out of 302 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Net-Net Working Capital compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #999999 out of 302 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Autotrader Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.55. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for an Interactive Media company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Interactive Media companies is 4.55, based on 302 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Autotrader Group For the Interactive Media industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autotrader Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.38. 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 $12.26, compared to a current price of $6.77 — trading 44.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.38. 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 Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autotrader Group (ATDRF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.38 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 $6.77 is trading 44.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.26. GuruFocus considers Autotrader Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ATDRF:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-0.38
  • GF Value™: $12.26 vs. price of $6.77 (44.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 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.
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