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

$34.61

08 May
2025

0.130

OPEN

$34.39

0.38%

HIGH

$34.76

727,094

LOW

$34.33

TARGET
$41.30 19.3% 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 97.1 xxx
DPS (cps) xxx 73.0 82.0 xxx
EPS Growth xxx - 63.4% 46.4% xxx
DPS Growth xxx 19.7% 12.4% xxx
PE Ratio xxx N/A 36.2 xxx
Dividend Yield xxx N/A 2.3% xxx
Div Pay Ratio(%) xxx 110.1% 84.5% xxx

Dividend yield today if purchased 3 years ago: 3.79%

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Dividend Yield Today On Last Actual Payout :

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

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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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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

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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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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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No. Of Recommendations

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Macquarie

11/02/2025

3

Neutral

$39.00

12.68%

CAR Group reported 1H25 net profit after tax of $177m, up 9% year-on-year but below expectations, Macquarie notes.

The broker observes management reiterated FY25 earnings guidance, suggesting to Macquarie that margins will remain flat at 56% and net profit after tax will see good growth.

Notably, used car demand in Australia remains robust, with a preference over new vehicles, the analyst highlights.

The price rise in North America is expected in 4Q25, which has caused concern around management lowering revenue guidance to solid from good growth previously.

Macquarie points to ongoing capex at 10% of revenue, viewed as sensible for product innovation.

The analyst tweaks EPS estimates lower by -3% for FY25-FY27. Target price is lifted 5% to $39. Neutral rating retained, with caution around the stock's high valuation.

FORECAST
Macquarie forecasts a full year FY25 dividend of 81.50 cents and EPS of 101.00 cents.
Macquarie forecasts a full year FY26 dividend of 91.00 cents and EPS of 112.00 cents.

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Goldman Sachs

12/02/2025

1

Buy

$43.90

26.84%

After an uncharacteristic earnings miss for CAR Group in the first half, Goldman Sachs retains a Buy rating but lowers the target price to $43.90 from $45.2.

The broker explains a deferred US price rise and weaker Australian revenue across Private, Dealer, and Display segments led to a -2% earnings (EBITDA) miss against consensus, while net debt increased to $1.07bn due to currency impacts.

More positively, Latin America earnings exceeded the analysts' estimate by 10%, benefiting from strong audience trends, product uptake and yield growth. It's also felt the outlook for the Korean business has improved.

FORECAST
Goldman Sachs forecasts a full year FY25 dividend of 90.00 cents and EPS of 100.00 cents.
Goldman Sachs forecasts a full year FY26 dividend of 88.00 cents and EPS of 109.00 cents.
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