CarTrade Tech Q2 Results: Stock Surges 12% on Strong Revenue and Margin Growth

CarTrade Tech share price climbed over 12% on Tuesday, 28 October, following the announcement of its second-quarter earnings, which reflected solid growth in both revenue and profitability. The company reported a sharp improvement in performance compared to the same quarter last year, supported by higher operational efficiency and expanding business reach.

Strong Financial Performance in Q2

For the quarter ended September 2025, CarTrade Tech reported a 25.4% year-on-year rise in revenue to ₹193.4 crore, compared to ₹154.2 crore in the same period last year. The company’s EBITDA almost doubled to ₹63.6 crore from ₹32.6 crore, with margins expanding to 33% from 21% a year earlier, indicating improved cost efficiency.

Net profit for the quarter also more than doubled to ₹60 crore, compared to ₹28 crore in the previous year, supported by consistent growth across its key business segments.

Segment-Wise Growth

The company’s consumer business revenue rose to ₹76.2 crore in Q2 FY26, compared to ₹55.6 crore last year. The remarketing business achieved an annualised run rate of 1.8 million auction listings, with revenue rising to ₹62.6 crore from ₹51 crore. 

Meanwhile, the classifieds business generated ₹55 crore, up from ₹47 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. The company also reported impressive engagement metrics, attracting nearly 85 million average monthly unique visitors during the quarter, with 95% of the traffic being organic. 

It now operates across over 500 physical locations, strengthening its presence in the Indian automotive market.

Market Snapshot and Valuation

As of 1:13 PM, the CarTrade Tech share price was ₹3,034, up 13.91%, touching its 52-week high of ₹3,041. With a market capitalisation of ₹14,454 crore, CarTrade Tech continues to be an important player in India’s digital automobile ecosystem.

CarTrade Tech holds a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 77.3 and has a book value of ₹489 per share. The company reports a Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 7.59% and a Return on Equity (ROE) of 6.24%.

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Expanding Digital Automotive Platform

CarTrade Tech functions as a multi-channel auto platform provider, covering multiple vehicle types and value-added services. It operates several well-known brands, including CarWale, CarTrade, BikeWale, Shriram Automall, CarTradeExchange, Adroit Auto, and AutoBiz. 

The company also offers technology-driven ERP and CRM solutions for managing transactions, financing, and marketing, strengthening its digital ecosystem and expanding its footprint in the country’s automotive market.

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