Autotrader GroupATDRF 75 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1,127.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 223% above its 10-year median of 349.32. GuruFocus rates ATDRF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.48 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 490 Interactive Media companies, Autotrader Group ranks better than 93.27% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Autotrader Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $381.3 Mil. Autotrader Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $33.8 Mil. Therefore, Autotrader Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,127.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Autotrader Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ATDRF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 225.11 Med: 349.32 Max: 1245.34
Current: 601.43
During the past 13 years, Autotrader Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 1,245.34%. The lowest was 225.11%. And the median was 349.32%.
ATDRF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 93.27% of 490
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 5.865
vs ATDRF: 601.43
Autotrader Group (OTCPK:ATDRF) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Autotrader Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Autotrader Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Autotrader Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Autotrader Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Autotrader Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autotrader Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.
* 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 the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1,127.26% mean?
Autotrader Group (ATDRF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1,127.26% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. This is 223% above median its historical median of 349.32. Over the past decade, Autotrader Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 225.11 to 1,245.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #33 out of 490 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Autotrader Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Autotrader Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1,127.26% is 223% above median its 10-year median of 349.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 225.11 to a high of 1,245.34. The Interactive Media industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.87. Autotrader Group's value of 1,127.26% is 19120.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #33 out of 490 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #33 out of 490 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Autotrader Group in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.87. Autotrader Group's value of 1,127.26% is 19120.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Autotrader Group's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 225.11 to 1,245.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 349.32 vs. the industry median of 5.87, Autotrader Group has consistently been above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for an Interactive Media company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Interactive Media companies is 5.87, based on 490 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autotrader Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1,127.26% is 19120.1% above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autotrader Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1,127.26%, which is 223% above median its own 10-year median of 349.32. 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 $11.48, compared to a current price of $6.47 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1,127.26%, which is 223% above median its 10-year median of 349.32 and 19120.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 5.87. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autotrader Group (ATDRF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1,127.26% 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 $6.47 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.48.
GuruFocus considers Autotrader Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ATDRF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 1,127.26% (223% above median its 10-year median of 349.32)
GF Value™: $11.48 vs. price of $6.47 (43.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19120.1% above the Interactive Media median (#33 of 490)
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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