Auction Technology Group (CHIX:ATGL) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:ATGL Auction Technology Group PLC CHIX:ATGL
67 GF Score
Price £4.30
GF Value £6.63
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Auction Technology Group Profitability Rank?

Auction Technology Group CHIX:ATGL +1.03% 67 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ATGL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Auction Technology Group has the Profitability Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Auction Technology Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.95%. As of today, Auction Technology Group's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Auction Technology Group Profitability Rank Related Terms


CHIX:ATGL vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Auction Technology Group's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Auction Technology Group Profitability Rank vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Auction Technology Group's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Auction Technology Group's Profitability Rank falls into.


CHIX:ATGL
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Auction Technology Group Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Auction Technology Group has the Profitability Rank of 5.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Auction Technology Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=5.625 / 94.575
=5.95 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Auction Technology Group has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Auction Technology Group (CHIX:ATGL) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Auction Technology Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Auction Technology Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00.
Is Auction Technology Group's Profitability Rank too high?
Auction Technology Group's current Profitability Rank of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Auction Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Auction Technology Group's Profitability Rank compare to UBER and SHOP?
Auction Technology Group's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, Auction Technology Group's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Software company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Software industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Auction Technology Group and its competitors. Auction Technology Group's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Auction Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group (CHIX:ATGL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.63, compared to a current price of £4.30 — trading 35.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Auction Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Auction Technology Group (CHIX:ATGL), the current Profitability Rank is 5 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 Auction Technology Group (CHIX:ATGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £4.30 is trading 35.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.63. GuruFocus considers Auction Technology Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ATGL:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: £6.63 vs. price of £4.30 (35.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ATGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Auction Technology Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ATG:UK684:Germany
Address 65 Southwark Street, The Harlequin Building, London, GBR, SE1 0HR
Auction Technology Group PLC is a digital marketplace operator that powers the discovery and sale of curated secondary goods through trusted online platforms. The Group operates curated auction and list-price marketplaces and provides value-added services, including seller marketing, integrated payments, shipping solutions, cross-listing capabilities, white-label auction technology, and partner network services. Its operations are organised into two reportable segments: Arts & Antiques and Industrial & Commercial, across which it operates multiple specialist marketplaces. The majority of revenue is generated from the Arts & Antiques segment. Geographically, it serves the United Kingdom, Mexico, Germany, and the United States, with the majority of revenue generated from the United States.
67GF Score

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