ATDRF (Autotrader Group) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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ATDRF Autotrader Group PLC ATDRF
79 GF Score
Price $6.50
GF Value $11.51
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Autotrader Group Financial Strength?

Autotrader Group ATDRF -0.46% 79 Financial Strength is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates ATDRF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Autotrader Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Autotrader Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 56.06. Autotrader Group's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34. As of today, Autotrader Group's Altman Z-Score is 14.57.


Autotrader Group  (OTCPK:ATDRF) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Autotrader Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Autotrader Group Financial Strength Related Terms


ATDRF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Autotrader Group's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Autotrader Group's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Autotrader Group's Financial Strength falls into.


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Autotrader Group Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Autotrader Group's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $254.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $273.9 Mil.

Autotrader Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*254.133/-4.533
=56.06

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Autotrader Group's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(7.467 + 273.867) / 817.6
=0.34

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Autotrader Group has a Z-score of 14.57, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 14.57 is strong.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 7 mean?
Autotrader Group (ATDRF) has a Financial Strength of 7 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Autotrader Group's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is Autotrader Group's Financial Strength too high?
Autotrader Group's current Financial Strength of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 Financial Strength compare to GOOGL and META?
Autotrader Group's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. Historically, Autotrader Group's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Interactive Media company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. Autotrader Group's current Financial Strength is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 $11.51, compared to a current price of $6.50 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autotrader Group (ATDRF), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.51. GuruFocus considers Autotrader Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ATDRF:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $11.51 vs. price of $6.50 (43.5% 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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