AutoCanada (AOCIF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

AutoCanada Inc. is an independent multi-location automotive dealership group headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. The company operates a network of franchised retail dealerships, pre-owned vehicle outlets and collision repair centers. AutoCanada’s dealerships represent leading national and international original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), offering new vehicles as well as certified pre-owned and used automobiles to retail customers. In addition to vehicle sales, the company provides parts and service operations, delivering maintenance, warranty work and genuine OEM parts for a variety of makes and models.

Founded in 2006 by automotive entrepreneur Paul Antony, AutoCanada has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion. The company completed an initial public offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange in 2010, marking its evolution into one of Canada’s largest publicly traded dealership networks. Over the years, AutoCanada has expanded its footprint across multiple Canadian provinces, including Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec, and has selectively entered the U.S. market with dealerships in states such as Michigan and New York.

Besides traditional vehicle sales and service, AutoCanada offers comprehensive financing, insurance and leasing solutions through its in-house finance and insurance (F&I) divisions. These services encompass extended warranties, credit protection plans and customized insurance programs for both individual and commercial customers. The company also operates a wholesale division that provides inventory management, salvage and auction services, supporting independent dealers and wholesale buyers across North America.

Under the leadership of founder and CEO Paul Antony, AutoCanada continues to pursue growth opportunities in the dealership sector. The company places strong emphasis on operational efficiency, customer experience and digital retail tools to streamline the car-buying process. Its management team leverages data analytics and customer relationship platforms to strengthen its market position and drive sustainable long-term growth in the competitive automotive retail industry.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $18.27 to $18.40
• 50-Day Range: $15.00 to $18.27
• 52-Week Range: $11.12 to $25.60
• Volume: 9,345 shs
• Average Volume: 11,415 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 8.42
• Dividend Yield: 6.08%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

AutoCanada Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

AutoCanada scored higher than 16% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.6 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

AutoCanada has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

AutoCanada has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of AutoCanada is 8.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.57.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of AutoCanada is 8.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 46.70.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

AutoCanada has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 999.99, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in AutoCanada has recently decreased by 0.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

AutoCanada pays a meaningful dividend of 2.55%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

AutoCanada does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of AutoCanada is 51.16%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.00

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for AutoCanada this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, AutoCanada insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

44.78% of the stock of AutoCanada is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: Specialty Retail
• Sub-Industry: Automotive Retail
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:AOCIF
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:AOCIF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.autocan.ca
• Phone: (866) 938-0561
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 2,550
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 8.42
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A