Autotrader GroupATDRF -0.96%79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates ATDRF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Interactive Media companies, Autotrader Group ranks better than 57.52% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Autotrader Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Autotrader Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ATDRF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.36
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Autotrader Group was 0.36. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.31.
ATDRF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 57.52% of 153
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs ATDRF: 0.32
During the past 12 months, Autotrader Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Autotrader Group was 130.20% per year. The lowest was 5.80% per year. And the median was 9.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Autotrader Group (OTCPK:ATDRF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Autotrader Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Autotrader Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Autotrader Group's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
ATDRF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Autotrader Group's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Autotrader Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autotrader Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Autotrader Group Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Autotrader Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Autotrader Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #65 out of 153 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is Autotrader Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Autotrader Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.36. The Interactive Media industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Autotrader Group's value of 0.23 is 37.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #65 out of 153 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #65 out of 153 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Autotrader Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Autotrader Group's value of 0.23 is 37.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Autotrader Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Autotrader Group has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Interactive Media company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 0.37, based on 153 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autotrader Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 is 37.8% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autotrader Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 0.31. 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 $11.44, compared to a current price of $6.40 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 37.8% below the Interactive Media industry median of 0.37. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autotrader Group (ATDRF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23 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 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.44.
GuruFocus considers Autotrader Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ATDRF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.23 (26% below median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: $11.44 vs. price of $6.40 (44.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.8% below the Interactive Media median (#65 of 153)
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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