CAR Group Limited
CAR Group Limited
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Overview
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About CAR Group Limited
- Industry
- Internet Content & Information
- Sector
- Communication Services
- CEO
- William John Elliott
- Headquarters
- 449 Punt Road, Melbourne, VIC, AU
- Industry
- Internet Content & Information
- Sector
- Communication Services
- CEO
- William John Elliott
- Headquarters
- 449 Punt Road, Melbourne, VIC, AU
Established in 1996 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, CAR Group Limited, previously known as carsales.com Ltd until November 2023, is a global leader in online classifieds for vehicles across automotive, motorcycle, and marine categories.
Its extensive operational footprint spans numerous countries including Australia, Brazil, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Chile, China, the United States, and Mexico. The company's diverse operations are structured across several key segments.
The Online Advertising Services division facilitates classified advertisements for both individual sellers and dealerships, enabling them to market automotive and other goods and services on the CAR Group network.
This segment generates revenue through various offerings like subscriptions, lead generation fees, listing fees, and premium placement options, alongside display advertising for major corporate clients such as car manufacturers and financial institutions.
The Data, Research and Services segment provides a suite of business solutions, including Software-as-a-Service, detailed research and reporting, vehicle valuation and appraisal, website creation and hosting, and professional photography services.
Through its Carsales Investments segment, the group holds stakes in consumer and wholesale tire sectors, in addition to offering mobility solutions and vehicle examination services.
Regional operations include the North America segment, focused on digital marketplaces outside the automotive sector, while the Latin America segment specializes in digital automotive marketplaces. The Asia segment manages digital automotive classified platforms and delivers automotive-related data and advertising solutions.
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Fair Value
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Financial Ratios
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Valuation, profitability, liquidity and leverage ratios for CAR Group Limited. Starting points for CAR Group Limited: P/E 29.7, EPS AUD 0.83, beta 0.81 — an Internet Content & Information name. P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA, margins, return on equity, current ratio and debt coverage, each shown against the company's own history.
Dividend Analysis
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Earnings Analysis
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Reported vs. expected earnings history for CAR Group Limited. Trailing twelve-month EPS for CAR Group Limited stands at AUD 0.83. EPS surprises by quarter, revenue against estimates, and the upcoming reporting date.
Financial Statements
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Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow history for CAR Group Limited. CAR Group Limited has reported as a listed company since 2009. Annual and quarterly filings with period-over-period comparison, so you can trace how revenue, margins and cash generation have moved.
Comparables
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Institutional Ownership
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Insider Trading
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Buying and selling by CAR Group Limited executives and directors. Shares of CAR Group Limited have traded between AUD 21.47 and AUD 42.06 over the past 52 weeks — context for the timing of the transactions below. Insider transactions as disclosed to regulators, with role, size and date — the clearest read on how the people running the company are positioned. Included with FRC Premium.
Senate Trading
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House Trading
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News
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