Is Autotrader Group (LSE:AUTO) Undervalued After Berenberg’s Upgrade On AI And Retailer Recovery?
Berenberg’s upgrade has put Autotrader Group (LSE:AUTO) back in focus for investors, with the broker pointing to retailer recovery, improving motor trade conditions and the group’s AI investment as key supports.
At a share price of £5.626, Autotrader Group has posted a 13.59% 1 month share price return and a 7.00% 3 month gain, yet the 1 year total shareholder return is still down 18.22%. This suggests recent momentum is improving even as longer term holders remain under pressure.
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After a sharp 1 month rebound yet a 1 year return that still lags, Autotrader Group now poses a simple puzzle. Does the current valuation still compensate you for the risks from here?
Most Popular Narrative: 3.9% Undervalued
Against Autotrader Group’s last close of £5.63, the analyst consensus Narrative on Simply Wall St puts fair value at about £5.85, using a 9.45% discount rate and tying that estimate directly to detailed revenue and earnings forecasts.
Auto Trader Group's continued rollout of Deal Builder, with inquiries and Buying Signals leads converting at least twice as well as average inquiries and with around half of deals occurring outside traditional hours, points to further monetisation of higher quality leads that can support retailer revenue and Auto Trader's own ARPR and earnings over time.
See why 26 investors see Autotrader Group as 4% undervalued.
Result: Fair Value of £5.85 (UNDERVALUED)
Still, Autotrader Group’s high margins leave earnings sensitive to any extra digital services tax. Weaker retailer stock or forecourt reductions could also restrain ARPR progress.
Find out about the key risks to this Autotrader Group narrative.
Next Steps
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