CAR GROUP LIMITED (CAR)
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CAR - CAR GROUP LIMITED

FNArena Sector : Automobiles & Components
Year End: June
GICS Industry Group : Software & Services
Debt/EBITDA: 2.36
Index: ASX50 | ASX100 | ASX200 | ASX300 | ALL-ORDS | ALL-TECH

Carsales operates a number of online marketplace websites specialising in classified advertising for vehicles, motorcycles and small boats. Carsales is the undisputed market leader in Australia. It operates similar online assets in countries in Asia and South America. Founded in 1997 it became a listed company in 2009.

LAST PRICE CHANGE +/- CHANGE % VOLUME

$37.05

21 Jul
2025

-0.680

OPEN

$37.67

-1.80%

HIGH

$37.70

1,077,000

LOW

$36.63

TARGET
$41.567 12.2% upside
Franking for last dividend paid out: 50%
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FNARENA'S MARKET CONSENSUS FORECASTS
CAR: 1
Title FY23
Actual		 FY24
Actual		 FY25
Forecast		 FY26
Forecast
EPS (cps) xxx 66.3 97.2 xxx
DPS (cps) xxx 73.0 81.8 xxx
EPS Growth xxx - 63.4% 46.6% xxx
DPS Growth xxx 19.7% 12.1% xxx
PE Ratio xxx N/A 38.1 xxx
Dividend Yield xxx N/A 2.2% xxx
Div Pay Ratio(%) xxx 110.1% 84.1% xxx

Dividend yield today if purchased 3 years ago: 3.66%

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Dividend Yield Today On Last Actual Payout :

 1.93

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Last ex-div: 13/09 - ex-div 38.50c (franking 50%)

HISTORICAL DATA ARE ALL IN AUD
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Title 201920202021202220232024
EPS Basic xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx66.3
DPS All xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx73.0
Sales/Revenue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx1,098.7 M
Book Value Per Share xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx764.8
Net Operating Cash Flow xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx416.2 M
Net Profit Margin xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx22.75 %

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DPS All

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Book Value Per Share

Net Operating Cash Flow

Net Profit Margin

Title 201920202021202220232024
Return on Capital Employed xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx8.40 %
Return on Invested Capital xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx5.92 %
Return on Assets xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx5.35 %
Return on Equity xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx8.40 %
Return on Total Capital xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx9.56 %
Free Cash Flow ex dividends xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx158.1 M

Return on Capital Employed

Return on Invested Capital

Return on Assets

Return on Equity

Return on Total Capital

Free Cash Flow ex dividends

Title 201920202021202220232024
Short-Term Debt xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx46 M
Long Term Debt xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx1,292 M
Total Debt xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx1,338 M
Goodwill - Gross xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx3,077 M
Cash & Equivalents - Generic xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx308 M
Price To Book Value xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx4.61

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Long Term Debt

Total Debt

Goodwill - Gross

Cash & Equivalents - Generic

Price To Book Value

Title 201920202021202220232024
Capex xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx101.8 M
Capex % of Sales xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx9.26 %
Cost of Goods Sold xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx329 M
Selling, General & Admin. Exp & Other xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx357 M
Research & Development xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-
Investments - Total xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx23 M

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Capex % of Sales

Cost of Goods Sold

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No. Of Recommendations

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Citi

17/07/2025

1

Buy

$42.60

14.98%

FY25 unaudited results were in line with both Citi and consensus forecasts, with management indicating a good start to FY26.

Citi notes US market conditions remain challenging but sees emerging positives across Trader Interactive operations.

The broker points out hiring momentum has accelerated, with Sales & Marketing roles driving a 9% year-on-year lift in Trader Interactive's headcount, signalling support for dealer engagement and growth.

Dealer numbers remain down year-on-year, though the analysts observe signs of stabilisation, including a month-on-month rise in June for the first time since September 2024.

Web traffic trends are moderating, highlights the broker, with Trucks and Equipment returning to growth and private listings up 4% year-on-year in the second half.

Citi views the CEO transition at CAR Group as expected given Cameron McIntyre’s long tenure and prior board appointment at Brambles ((BXB)).

The broker notes incoming CEO William Elliott, formerly CFO, is well regarded and familiar to the investor community, suggesting continuity in leadership and strategy.

Buy rating. Target $42.60.

FORECAST
Citi forecasts a full year FY25 dividend of 81.30 cents and EPS of 99.80 cents.
Citi forecasts a full year FY26 dividend of 91.10 cents and EPS of 113.90 cents.

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BROKER DATE RATING RECOMMENDATION TARGET PRICE % TO REACH TARGET COMMENTARY

Jarden

17/07/2025

3

Neutral

$34.50

-6.88%

Jarden's expectation for CAR Group's FY25 group revenue matches consensus, but its net profit forecast of $373m is -1.3% lower.

The broker sees scope for surprise in several areas, including the impact of a stronger AUD/USD exchange rate, more than expected cyclical softness in selected segments, FY25 operating cost growth etc.

The analyst updated forecasts for forex assumptions, leading to a -1% downgrade to FY26 EPS forecast. Target price rises to $34.50 from $33.00 on a reduction in risk-free rate.

Neutral retained.

FORECAST
Jarden forecasts a full year FY25 dividend of 80.00 cents and EPS of 98.70 cents.
Jarden forecasts a full year FY26 dividend of 91.10 cents and EPS of 113.70 cents.
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