Why did CarTrade Tech (CARTRADE) stock move recently?

On 7/29/2026, CarTrade Tech moved -3.6% — CarTrade Tech shares fell after reporting Q1 FY27 results showing 19% YoY net profit growth and 45% EBITDA surge, but with sequential declines in profit (~21%) and revenue (~1%), alongside the results release. This is MarketChacha's decoded reason from filings and credible news; it is education, not buy/sell advice.

Is CarTrade Tech (CARTRADE) overvalued or fairly valued?

MarketChacha shows CarTrade Tech's valuation in context — a forward P/E of about 38.6, a price-to-book of about 5.8 — alongside its revenue and profit growth and whether reported profit converts into operating cash, so you can judge value for yourself. MarketChacha does not issue ratings, price targets, or buy/sell advice.

What is CarTrade Tech's revenue?

CarTrade Tech reported revenue of ₹308 Cr for FY2026, with net profit of ₹115 Cr, per official filings.

What is the share price of CarTrade Tech (CARTRADE)?

CarTrade Tech last traded at ₹3,032.90 (+0.7% on the day), as of 10/19/2026 — a delayed quote shown for education, not investment advice.

CarTrade Tech

CARTRADE · NSE · New-age/Tech · India

Snapshot

TickerCARTRADE

ExchangeNSE

SectorNew-age/Tech

IndustryAuto & Truck Dealerships

CountryIndia

CEOMr. Sameer Malhotra

Employees1,152

HeadquartersNavi Mumbai, India

Websitewww.cartradetech.com

Filings tracked11

About CarTrade Tech

CarTrade Tech Limited operates digital automotive marketplaces and related technology platforms in India and internationally. It operates through three segments: Consumer, Remarketing, and Classifieds. The company provides services, including buying, selling, marketing, valuation, and financing of new and pre-owned vehicles. It also offers new car original equipment manufacturers (OEM) solutions that provide OEMs with consumer insights and data-driven solutions for building their digital marketing strategies; new car dealer solutions, which offer customers content and research tools, such as car reviews, on-road prices, car specifications, car images, car finance offers, and others; used car dealer solutions to buy and sell used cars; and technology solutions for OEMs and dealers, including dealer management systems and auto finance solutions. In addition, the company provides new two-wheeler OEM and dealer solutions; online and offline auctioning of vehicles comprising cars, bikes, trucks, farm equipment, and construction equipment; inspection and valuation services for banks and insurance companies; and technology solutions for OEMs, dealers, banks, NBFCs, insurance companies, leasing companies, fleet owners, etc. to inspect and valuate vehicles. Further, it operates a platform that offers a smart, safe and convenient way to buy and sell cars, find housing, get jobs, buy and sell household goods, under the OLX India brand name. The company offers its services under the CarWale, Shriram Automall, Adroit Auto, BikeWale, CarTrade, DriveASmile, Cartrade Infotech, CarTrade Ventures, Mobility Outlook, and CarWale abSure brands. CarTrade Tech Limited was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Navi Mumbai, India.

Who owns it

Promoters6.4%
Institutions63.2%
Public & other30.5%

91 institutional holders

Ownership breakdown from public market data. Promoter pledge is not included here — that comes from exchange shareholding filings.

Forensic scorecard

No major accounting red flags in the fundamentals we have — profit is backed by cash and returns look healthy.

Net margin trend9.3% → 28.6%

Margin has expanded by about 19.3 points — the business is getting more profitable.

Growth qualityrev 21% · PAT 60%

Profit growth is broadly tracking revenue growth — the earnings trend looks operational rather than one-off.

Computed by MarketChacha from reported figures (Yahoo Finance). Education, not a rating or recommendation.

What's expected next

Next quarter

EPS 21.54

Est. earnings growth +69.0%

Next fiscal year

Rev ₹1,148 Cr · EPS 78.59

Est. earnings growth +28.8%

Analyst consensus estimates — not the company's own guidance.

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Financials at a glance

Source: Yahoo Finance

Annual

Quarterly · last 5

Revenue (FY2026)

₹779 Cr

Net margin

28.6%

Revenue CAGR (3y)

+28.9%

Profit CAGR (3y)

+87.2%

Net profit (FY2026)

₹223 Cr

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Why it moved

Jul 29, 2026
CarTrade Tech shares fell after reporting Q1 FY27 results showing 19% YoY net profit growth and 45% EBITDA surge, but with sequential declines in profit (~21%) and revenue (~1%), alongside the results release.
source 1 ↗source 2 ↗source 3 ↗· confidence: medium
Jul 27, 2026
CarTrade Tech shares rose sharply on positive brokerage commentary highlighting growth potential from OLX India's Elite Buyer programme, including strong sign-ups and improving monetization.
source 1 ↗source 2 ↗source 3 ↗· confidence: high
Jul 23, 2026
No clear company-specific catalyst; the stock moved lower with the broader market or sector amid routine ESOP allotment filing.
· confidence: low

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Financials

Yearly

Period	Revenue	Net profit	Net margin
FY2026	₹779 Cr	₹223 Cr	28.6%
FY2025	₹641 Cr	₹135 Cr	21.0%
FY2024	₹490 Cr	₹14 Cr	2.9%
FY2023	₹364 Cr	₹34 Cr	9.3%

Quarterly

Period	Revenue	Net profit	Net margin
Q1 FY27	₹201 Cr	₹51 Cr	25.5%
Q4 FY26	₹203 Cr	₹65 Cr	31.8%
Q3 FY26	₹210 Cr	₹56 Cr	26.6%
Q2 FY26	₹193 Cr	₹60 Cr	30.8%
Q1 FY26	₹173 Cr	₹43 Cr	24.8%

Figures as reported, in ₹ (crore). Source: Yahoo Finance.

Filings & announcements

2026

Press Release / Media Release
Attached
BSE9/14/2026
Notice Of 26Th AGM & Annual Report Of Cartrade Tech Limited - Letter To Shareholder For Non - Email Case.
Letter to shareholder for non- email case.
BSE9/3/2026
Notice Of 26Th AGM & Annual Report Of Cartrade Tech Limited
Notice of 26th AGM & Annual Report of CarTrade Tech Limited
BSE9/3/2026material
Reg. 34 (1) Annual Report.
Reg.34 (1) Annual Report
BSE9/3/2026
Financial Result FY27Q1
Financial Result FY27Q1
BSE7/29/2026
Reg- 30 Appointment Of Internal Auditor
Reg -30 Appointment of Internal Auditor
BSE7/29/2026
Press Release / Media Release
Press release
BSE7/29/2026
Investor Presentation
Investor Presentation
BSE7/29/2026
Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting FY27Q1
Outcome of Board Meeting FY27Q1
BSE7/29/2026
Press Release / Media Release
Attached
BSE7/29/2026
Allotment of ESOP / ESPS
Attached
BSE7/23/2026

In the news

Education and discussion only — not investment advice. Financials from official filings (SEC/BSE) and reported company statements; market figures (delayed market data) are delayed and shown for reference only. Verify with the linked sources before acting.