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CT Automotive Group PLC

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Op margin
8,0 %
ROE
32,9 %
Net margin
7,2 %
Debt / equity
0,65
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About

CT Automotive Group PLC designs, develops, and supplies automotive components and systems to original equipment manufacturers and the after-market, primarily in the UK and Europe.

Business. CT Automotive Group PLC (CTA.L) is a consumer cyclicals company operating in the Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts industry. The firm generates revenue through the product sale of automotive components and is headquartered in the United Kingdom. It is primarily listed on the London Stock Exchange. Specific operating segments and geographic breakdowns are not disclosed in the available data.

Classification92 %
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
Business sectorAutomobiles & Auto Parts
IndustryAuto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY1 analysts
1 buy0 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target100,00

Analyst recommendations

1 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy1
Hold0
Sell0
12-month price target
100,00
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
1 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
32,9 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • No recent newsroom coverage mentioning CTA.
  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary · THIS SECTOR+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

    Developing storylines

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    CT Automotive Group PLC (CTA.L) is a consumer cyclicals company operating in the Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts industry. The firm generates revenue through the product sale of automotive components and is headquartered in the United Kingdom. It is primarily listed on the London Stock Exchange. Specific operating segments and geographic breakdowns are not disclosed in the available data.

    Classification92 %
    SectorConsumer Cyclicals
    Business sectorAutomobiles & Auto Parts
    IndustryAuto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    CTA.L maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, while its current ratio of 1.32 suggests adequate short-term liquidity to cover obligations. The company's free cash flow of $9.91 million and operating cash flow of $6.90 million support its liquidity position, though its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt. The company's total equity of $26.32 million is supported by total assets of $74.68 million, with long-term debt of $17.19 million and cash and equivalents of $3.63 million.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 32.87% and a return on assets (ROA) of 11.58%, both exceeding the industry median for ROE of 18.5% and ROA of 6.2%. The company's operating income of $9.56 million and net income of $8.65 million reflect strong operational performance, with a gross profit of $33.10 million on revenue of $119.75 million. These figures suggest a healthy margin structure and efficient cost management.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in the UK and European markets, with no disclosed segment breakdown. This geographic concentration may expose the company to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes. The absence of segment-specific revenue data limits the ability to assess diversification and growth potential across different product lines or regions.

    Looking ahead, the company is projected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, with no significant growth or decline expected in the next fiscal year. The capital expenditure of -$3.20 million indicates a reduction in investment, which may signal a focus on cost optimization or a shift in strategic priorities. The company's liquidity risk is assessed as medium, with a risk score reflecting its moderate debt load and cash flow generation.

    The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, with no immediate pressure from share issuance or dilution. The company's credit risk is moderate, supported by its strong cash flow and profitability metrics. No recent filings or transcripts indicate material changes in the company's operations or strategic direction.

    Key takeaways
    • CTA.L demonstrates strong profitability with ROE of 32.87% and ROA of 11.58%, outperforming industry medians.
    • The company maintains a moderate debt load with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 1.32.
    • Free cash flow of $9.91 million and operating cash flow of $6.90 million support liquidity, though net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
    • Revenue is concentrated in the UK and Europe, exposing the company to regional economic and regulatory risks.
    • Analysts have a neutral outlook with a mean recommendation of 2.00 and a mean price target of $100.00.

    Bull / Bear case

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    In focus — financials by report

    Valuation

    Market price
    $33,00
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $26.3M
    Net cash
    -$13.6M
    Current ratio
    1.3
    Debt / equity
    0.7
    ROA
    11.6%
    ROE
    32.9%
    Cash conversion
    80.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -2.7%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    Peer comparison

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    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    0,09
    Predicted surprise
    +0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    1
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
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    as of 2026-05-07 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate0,09
    Revenueno estimateno estimate82,8M USD
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimateno estimate
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in USD. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution1 analysts
    Strong buy0
    Buy1
    Hold0
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$100,00 · Median $100,00
    Low $100,00High $100,00
    EPS surprise
    −0,3 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    +13,2 %
    reported vs consensus · beat

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    Low$100,00
    Mean$100,00
    Median$100,00
    High$100,00
    Spot$33,00
    +203.0 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin8,0 %Above median
    Net Margin7,2 %Above P75
    ROE32,9 %Best in class
    Capex / Rev-2,7 %Above median
    D/E0,65Below median
    Cash Conv0,80Below median

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Comparable transactions

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    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • CT Automotive Group PLC Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
    • CT Automotive Group PLC Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Simon PhillipsChief Executive Officer, Executive Director

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

    344.0Kshares short-7.3% vs prior
    1days to cover
    68.6%short of daily vol
    45fails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    CTA.LCanonical
    London Stock Exchange · USD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise+0,00Full forecast →
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage