Autotrader Group (FRA:2UA) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 0.54 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:2UA Autotrader Group PLC FRA:2UA
77 GF Score
Price €5.85
GF Value €10.23
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Autotrader Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Autotrader Group FRA:2UA 77 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.54 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2UA with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.23 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Interactive Media companies, Autotrader Group ranks better than 60.08% on this metric.

In 1986 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as follows:

"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume (If the business requires additional working capital to maintain its competitive position and unit volume, the increment also should be included in (c))...Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes - both for investors in buying stocks and for managers in buying entire businesses...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."

Autotrader Group does not have enough data to calculate Owner Earnings per Share (TTM), so as Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio.


The historical rank and industry rank for Autotrader Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:2UA' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.43   Med: 23.05   Max: 49.01
Current: 10.46


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Autotrader Group was 49.01. The lowest was 9.43. And the median was 23.05.


FRA:2UA's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked better than
60.08% of 238 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 13.235 vs FRA:2UA: 10.46

Autotrader Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.19. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.39. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 14.85.

Autotrader Group's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.19. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.39. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 14.85.


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Autotrader Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


Autotrader Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Autotrader Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) can be seen below:

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Autotrader Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Autotrader Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 0.30 0.34 0.40 0.43

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
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) 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 0.34 0.38 0.39 0.41 0.43

FRA:2UA vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

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

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

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


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Autotrader Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation

In 1986 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as follows:

"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume. (If the business requires additional working capital to maintain its competitive position and unit volume, the increment also should be included in (c))...Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes - both for investors in buying stocks and for managers in buying entire businesses...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."

To make it simple, then you will have:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) = (Net Income + Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization + Change In Deferred Tax - 5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure + Change In Working Capital) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)

Autotrader Group does not have enough data to calculate Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). Please check Wal-Mart Stores Inc, as your reference.

What does a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.54 mean?
Autotrader Group (FRA:2UA) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.54 as of Mar. 2026. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Autotrader Group. According to the industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #95 out of 238 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Autotrader Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Autotrader Group's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.54. The Interactive Media industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 13.24. Autotrader Group's value of 0.54 is 95.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #95 out of 238 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Autotrader Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Autotrader Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #95 out of 238 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This puts Autotrader Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 13.24. Autotrader Group's value of 0.54 is 95.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) for an Interactive Media company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Interactive Media companies is 13.24, based on 238 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autotrader Group's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.54 is 95.9% below 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 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) mean?
A high Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Autotrader Group. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 13.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autotrader Group's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.54. 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 (FRA:2UA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.23, compared to a current price of €5.85 — trading 42.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.54 and 95.9% below the Interactive Media industry median of 13.24. Autotrader Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) calculated?
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autotrader Group (FRA:2UA), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.54 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 (FRA:2UA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autotrader Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.85 is trading 42.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.23. GuruFocus considers Autotrader Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2UA:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 0.54
  • GF Value™: €10.23 vs. price of €5.85 (42.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.9% below the Interactive Media median (#95 of 238)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2UA 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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