Comparing REA Group Ltd and CAR Group Ltd might seem like splitting hairs at first—both are digital advertising powerhouses offering online marketplaces in property and automotive, respectively.
REA Group runs the dominant realestate.com.au platform in Australia, a go-to site for property buyers, sellers, and renters.
Its 1.88% dividend yield won't knock your socks off, but it's underpinned by 100% franking—perfect for Aussie investors who can use those tax credits.
Fundamentally, CAR Group has a $9.09 billion market cap—smaller than REA but still substantial.
CAR Group's price history starts at $29.10 and ends at $23.97, a decline of about 18%.
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Comparing REA Group Ltd and CAR Group Ltd might seem like splitting hairs at first—both are digital advertising powerhouses offering online marketplaces in property and automotive, respectively. If you're searching for franked dividends, capital growth or just a yield, here's how these two stack up.
REA Group runs the dominant realestate.com.au platform in Australia, a go-to site for property buyers, sellers, and renters.
Looking at the fundamentals, REA is a $20.84 billion business with a P/E ratio of 30.98. Its 1.88% dividend yield won't knock your socks off, but it's underpinned by 100% franking—perfect for Aussie investors who can use those tax credits. REA's earnings per share sits at $5.106, and dividend history shows steady growth over recent years, with payments franked as far back as the records go.
CAR Group, most familiar to Aussies as the owner of carsales.com.au, is a leader in online automotive classifieds.
Fundamentally, CAR Group has a $9.09 billion market cap—smaller than REA but still substantial. Its P/E ratio is 29.01, a touch lower than REA's, and its dividend yield is a standout at 3.58%.
REA's share price history shows a drop from $178.62 to $159.22: a fall of about 11%.
CAR Group's price history starts at $29.10 and ends at $23.97, a decline of about 18%.
While REA Group's franked dividends are gold for some—especially for retirees or those keen to maximise franked income—the yield is modest at 1.88%.
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