Autotrader GroupATDRF 75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.20 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates ATDRF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.43 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 182 Interactive Media companies, Autotrader Group ranks worse than 64.84% on this metric.
Autotrader Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Autotrader Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ATDRF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 1.2 Max: 2.47
Current: 2.2
During the past 13 years, Autotrader Group's highest Yield on Cost was 2.47. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 1.20.
ATDRF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 64.84% of 182
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 3.575
vs ATDRF: 2.20
Autotrader Group (OTCPK:ATDRF) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Autotrader Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ATDRF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Autotrader Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Autotrader Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autotrader Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Autotrader Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Autotrader Group (ATDRF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.20 as of Jul. 09, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 1.20. Over the past decade, Autotrader Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.12 to 2.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #118 out of 182 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is Autotrader Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Autotrader Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.20 is 83% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 2.47. The Interactive Media industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.58. Autotrader Group's value of 2.20 is 38.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #118 out of 182 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #118 out of 182 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Autotrader Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.58. Autotrader Group's value of 2.20 is 38.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Autotrader Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.12 to 2.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 3.58, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Interactive Media company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Interactive Media companies is 3.58, based on 182 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autotrader Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.20 is 38.5% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Autotrader Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autotrader Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.20, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 1.20. 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 $11.43, compared to a current price of $6.66 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.20, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 38.5% below the Interactive Media industry median of 3.58. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autotrader Group (ATDRF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.20 as of Jul. 09, 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 $6.66 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.43.
GuruFocus considers Autotrader Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ATDRF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.20 (83% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: $11.43 vs. price of $6.66 (41.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.5% below the Interactive Media median (#118 of 182)
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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