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We Buy Cars H1 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
Executive summary
Core headline earnings rose 26.4% to R508.2 million for the six months ended 31 March 2025, driven by volume growth, higher margins, and operational efficiencies.
Revenue increased 15.2% year-over-year to R13.1 billion, with adjusted EBITDA up 20.4% to R800.2 million.
Units sold grew 13.5% to 91,392, with record monthly sales in November 2024 and expanded branch network.
Interim dividend declared at 30 cents per share, calculated at 25% of core headline earnings.
Expansion continued with new supermarkets, buying pods, and increased employee count; upgraded to Level 5 BBBEE contributor.
Financial highlights
Core operating profit up 19.8% to R730.3 million; core headline earnings per share up 1.6% to 121.8 cents.
Net cash from operating activities increased 6.4% to R284.1 million; cash conversion at 56%.
Net interest-bearing liabilities rose 13.1% to R1.3 billion; group gearing ratio at 0.95, well within covenant limits.
Inventory value up 30.8% and property, plant, and equipment up 32.8% due to expansion.
All-time record adjusted EBITDA, core operating profit, and core headline earnings for the period.
Outlook and guidance
Ongoing expansion with new supermarkets in Rustenburg and relocations in Pietermaritzburg; developments underway in Vereeniging, Lansdowne, and Montana.
Targeting 200 buying pods in the next 2–4 years and 23,000 vehicles bought and sold per month by FY2028.
Strategic focus on buying excellence, digital platform improvements, automation, and customer experience.
Continued investment in property development and additional parking bays.
Anticipates continued consumer affordability pressures but expects demand for affordable vehicles to remain strong.
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