SPÓŁKA AKCYJNA
Inter CARS
Inter CARS Spółka Akcyjna
SPÓŁKA AKCYJNA
Listed on the Warsaw Stock ExchangeInter CARS Spółka Akcyjna
Inter Cars S.A. is the largest distributor of automotive spare parts and accessories in Central and Eastern Europe and the third-largest player in the European independent aftermarket (IAM), behind LKQ Europe and Genuine Parts Company (Alliance Automotive). The group operates in 21 countries with over 600 branches and approximately 400,000 m² of warehouse space. The operational core is the ILS European Logistics and Development Centre in Zakroczym (~100,000 m², handling up to 500,000 packages per day). The portfolio includes over 750,000 products for passenger cars, vans, trucks and motorcycles. Listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since 26 May 2004 (ticker CAR). In 2024 the group delivered PLN 19,473 m in revenue, PLN 720.96 m in consolidated net profit and PLN 1,266 m EBITDA. After nine months of 2025, revenue rose to PLN 15,527 m (+8.4% YoY), net profit to PLN 582.89 m and EBITDA to PLN 1,055 m.
What Inter CARS actually sells and operates.
The Group's largest revenue stream. Full range of mechanical, consumable and body parts for almost all passenger and van makes and models in Europe. OEM parts, premium aftermarket brands and Inter Cars private labels.
The Group's second key pillar. Spare parts and accessories for trucks, buses, semi-trailers and trailers. Sales supported by the dedicated Q-Service Truck channel.
Vehicle lifts, diagnostic devices, workshop tools and service-bay equipment. Complementary offer for independent garages in the Inter Cars distribution network.
Parts, accessories, apparel and protective equipment for motorcycles, plus tuning products. A smaller but growing niche segment.
One of the largest networks of independent car repair workshops in Poland and Europe — loyalty clients of Inter Cars. Garages operate under a common brand and standards; the Group supplies parts, tools, IT, training and marketing.
Flagship B2C platform letting drivers buy parts and book installation in a partner workshop. A bridge between wholesale distribution and the end customer.
The ILS logistics company operates the European Logistics and Development Centre in Zakroczym (4 halls, ~100,000 m², up to 500,000 packages/day). The DANXILS joint venture with DANX Group A/S develops overnight aftermarket logistics in the region. Inter Cars also expands the remanufactured-parts segment.
Inter Cars develops a portfolio of private labels (e.g. STARLINE, 4MAX, Twin Force, Powerful) as a lower-cost alternative to premium brands, with controlled quality and higher margins than OEM distribution.
2024 revenue
PLN 19.47 bn
2024 EBITDA
PLN 1.27 bn
2024 net profit
PLN 721 m
Equity 31.12.2024
PLN 5.11 bn
9M 2025 revenue
PLN 15.53 bn (+8.4%)
Branches in Europe
600+
Countries
21
Position in Europe (IAM)
3rd place
Market capitalisation
11.48B PLN
Ranked #24 among the largest Polish companies in WIG-POLAND.
No arrears identified in the analyzed sources
No arrears or bankruptcy proceedings identified in the analyzed sources.
Main activity
46.72.ZWholesale of metals and metal ores
Other activities
General codes (divisions and groups)
General codes indicate a PKD division or group without a specific subclass.
HTTPS://INWESTOR.INTERCARS.COM/Selected excerpts from our analysis of Inter CARS. Full analysis on the Analysis tab.
Inter Cars S.A. is the largest distributor of automotive spare parts and accessories in Central and Eastern Europe and the third-largest player in the European independent aftermarket (IAM), behind LKQ Europe and Genuine Parts Company (Alliance Automotive). The group operates…
Read the full company profile Inter CARSInter Cars operates a B2B parts-distribution model for independent workshops, supplemented by a B2C channel through the Motointegrator.pl platform. The architecture rests on three links:
Explore the business model Inter CARSFinancial performance of Inter CARS: multi-year analysis of revenue, EBITDA, net profit, segment mix and key ratios.
See full financial performance Inter CARSStrengths of Inter CARS: durable competitive advantages, unique competencies and value-building factors.
Credibility rating
61.4 / 100
Good credibility
Insolvency risk
Very low
Low threat
Closure risk
1
/ 100
Risk comparison - scale 0 (safe) → 100 (critical)
Spółka wykazuje sygnały niestabilności organizacyjnej: częste zmiany w zarządzie. Może to wskazywać na podwyższone ryzyko współpracy.
Shareholder changes
0
0/25 yrs
Board changes
18
18/25 yrs
PKD changes
10
10/25 yrs
Name changes
0
0/25 yrs
Data from 25 years of registry activity.
Payment reliability score from 2003–2025
Current: C (61/100)
Trend: stable (-0.4 pts/year)
Moderate payment credibility - the company is able to meet its obligations, but some indicators warrant caution.
Standard limit from 2003–2025
Current: 800.5 M PLN
Safe: 360.2 M PLN
Difference between risk models
Closure - probability of ceasing operations (operational continuity). Insolvency - probability of formal bankruptcy / restructuring. The models use different data - results can diverge significantly when balance-sheet data is incomplete.
Listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange
CARISIN: PLINTCS00010Główny Rynek
Ranked #24 in WIG-Poland
Founded
April 23, 2001
25 years in operation
Legal form
SPÓŁKA AKCYJNA
Registry: RejP
Headquarters
SWOBODNIA
MAZOWIECKIE
Primary PKD
46.72.Z
Wholesale of metals and metal ores
Share capital
28.3 M PLN
Shareholders
N/A
Board
5 people
Sup. board: 7 · Proxies: 10
Filed years
23 years
2003–2025 · profitable: 22/23
Registry entries
140
latest: February 3, 2026
Revenue
21.2 B PLN
2025
Net profit
806.4 M PLN
2025
Assets
12.0 B PLN
2025
Equity
5.8 B PLN
2025
EBITDA
1.4 B PLN
2025
Listing data for Inter CARS on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) - share price, session change, market segment, industry sector, ISIN code and stock-index membership.
Quotes, shareholders, announcements
CAR
ISIN: PLINTCS00010
Global Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for Inter CARS from the GLEIF database - code, status, BIC, registered address and registration details.
LEI code
2594008ZF17JSW0OV865
Legal name
INTER CARS SPÓŁKA AKCYJNA
Registry number
0000008734
Jurisdiction
PL
Registered address
Swobodnia 3505-180 SwobodniaPLHeadquarters
Same as registered address.
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Umbrella brand
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Explainer
Inter Cars S.A. (KRS 0000008734), headquartered in Cząstków-Mazowiecki in the Czosnów commune near Warsaw, is the largest auto-parts distributor in Central and Eastern Europe, larger than Auto Partner. Founded in 1990 by Krzysztof Oleksowicz, listed on the WSE since 2004, the company is an mWIG40 constituent. Operations in 17+ countries. A five-member management board, a seven-member supervisory board.
Explainer
Eurocash S.A. (KRS 0000213765), headquartered at ul. Wiśniowa 11 in Komorniki near Poznań, is the leader of Poland's FMCG-wholesale distribution and the operator of the 1,500+ Delikatesy Centrum store network. Founded in 1995 by Portuguese entrepreneur Luis Amaral, listed on the WSE since 2005, the company is an mWIG40 constituent. A six-member management board, a five-member supervisory board, chaired by the founder himself.
Limited Western European presence compared with LKQ Europe and GPC/Alliance Automotive - in Germany, France, the UK and Italy, Inter Cars is still a smaller player with significant ground to make up. High capital intensity of growth - every new branch requires inventory,…
Explore the weaknesses Inter CARSRising average vehicle age in Europe (~12 years) - older cars mean more aftermarket parts demand; a structurally positive trend for the sector. Western European expansion - Germany, France, Italy, Spain are Inter Cars' "last frontier" with large scaling potential.…
Explore the opportunities Inter CARSWar in Ukraine - further operational losses (possible confiscations, asset destruction, cost pressure); the ~PLN 20 m write-down in Q3 2025 following the Dnipro warehouse destruction is a warning signal. LKQ Europe and GPC/Alliance expansion through M&A - they may consolidate…
Explore the key risks Inter CARSInter Cars competes primarily on the European independent aftermarket (IAM) for automotive parts - distribution for workshops not affiliated with manufacturer dealer networks. The group's position: 1 in Poland, 1 in Central and Eastern Europe, 3 in Europe overall.
See the competitive analysis Inter CARS+10% sales growth YoY - communicated by the management board. Foreign growth faster than Poland - continuation of the 2024 and 2025 trend. Gross margin sustained above 30%, supported by rising private-label and premium mix. EBITDA margin stable around 6.5–7.0%. Opening of…
Explore the outlook Inter CARSThe group's strategy rests on organic growth above market along three dimensions: assortment, distribution network and geography. Short- and long-term targets:
Explore the strategy Inter CARSDividend policy of Inter CARS: payout history, dividend yield and forward guidance.
See the dividend policy Inter CARSInter Cars published a Group Sustainability Strategy in May 2025 (PDF available on investor relations). The strategy focuses on the areas where the aftermarket sector has a real impact on the environment and society.
See the ESG profile Inter CARSGLEIF data, retrieved 2026-05-10.
View 2594008ZF17JSW0OV865 on GLEIFRegistered shareholders of Inter CARS, the chain leading to the ultimate owner, and the geographic origin of the capital.
Share capital
28.3 M PLN
Natural persons exercising effective control over INTER CARS and authorised representatives - data from the Polish Central Register of Beneficial Owners (CRBR) maintained by the Ministry of Finance.
INTER CARS is a public company listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange and is not required to file beneficial-owner information with the CRBR.
Exemption: The obligation does not apply to joint-stock companies that are public companies within the meaning of the Polish Act on Public Offerings.
Why? The risk of concealing the identity of controlling persons in listed companies is considered lower thanks to the transparency of the shareholding structure.
Note: If a company is a joint-stock company but is not public (not listed on a stock exchange), the obligation to file with the CRBR still applies.
Answers to questions about the company's activity, registered office, identifiers, financial data, capital and control.
20 historical registry entries for Inter CARS
Filing documents submitted (9 documents)
Board change, Articles of association amended
WA.XIII NS-REJ.KRS/36055/25/74
Website change
WA.XIII NS-REJ.KRS/54009/25/945
Registered office change, Address change, Articles of association amended, Primary PKD code change, Secondary PKD code change
WA.XIII NS-REJ.KRS/63963/25/310
Commercial proxy change
WA.XIV NS-REJ.KRS/931/26/293
Latest reporting year
2025
Available years
26
Filing entries
0
Public-procurement proceedings in which Inter CARS appears as contractor or contracting authority - total contract value, signing dates, procedures and links to the official notices.
3 most recent proceedings
Zakup podnośników kolumnowych do warsztatów MPK w Łomży do obsługi autobusów zeroemisyjnych
Sukcesywne dostawy opon letnich do pojazdów należących do SP ZOZ WSPR w Białymstoku
1/PNO/2026 Sukcesywna dostawa części zamiennych i akcesoriów samochodowych do pojazdów Pogotowia Ratunkowego w Legnicy.
Capital origin
kapitał krajowy
Ownership chain
Share capital
28,336,200.00 PLN
Shares outstanding
14,168,100
| Shareholder | Shares | Capital share | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maciej Oleksowicz * | 3,726,721 | 26.30% | 3,726,721 | 26.30% |
| Powszechne Towarzystwo Emerytalne Allianz Polska S.A. | 1,827,870 | 12.90% | 1,827,870 | 12.90% |
| NATIONALE-NEDERLANDEN Powszechne Towarzystwo Emerytalne S.A. | 1,416,809 | 10.00% | 1,416,809 | 10.00% |
| Andrzej Oliszewski | 1,257,370 | 8.87% | 1,257,370 | 8.87% |
| Powszechne Towarzystwo Emerytalne PZU S.A. | 934,028 | 6.59% | 934,028 | 6.59% |
| Generali Powszechne Towarzystwo Emerytalne SA | 894,386 | 6.31% | 894,386 | 6.31% |
| Other minor shareholders | 4,110,916 | 29.03% | - | - |
* z podmiotami zależnymi
Source: GPW (shareholders with ≥5% of capital or votes). Other minor shareholders are the public float.
Trademarks filed or registered by Inter CARS in the Polish Patent Office (UPRP) - filing dates, status, Nice classes and graphical marks.
3 most recent trademarks
RSBOX spray booth
Filing date: 2021-06-11
active
PROFiTOOL
Filing date: 2021-06-11
active
YOUNG CAR MECHANIC POWERED BY INTERCARS
Filing date: 2021-01-21
activeAverage annual headcount for Inter CARS and its capital group by year - figures disclosed in the issuer's annual reports.
Number of employees hired directly by the company.
As of 2024
1,272
| Year | Headcount | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,272 | +290 (+29.5%) |
| 2023 | 982 | +100 (+11.3%) |
| 2022 | 882 | +112 (+14.5%) |
| 2021 | 770 | +104 (+15.6%) |
| 2020 | 666 | +19 (+2.9%) |
| 2019 | 647 | +75 (+13.1%) |
| 2018 | 572 | +83 (+17%) |
| 2017 | 489 | +105 (+27.3%) |
| 2016 | 384 | +21 (+5.8%) |
| 2015 | 363 | +28 (+8.4%) |
| 2014 | 335 | -29 (-8%) |
| 2013 | 364 | -976 (-72.8%) |
| 2012 | 1,340 | +7 (+0.5%) |
| 2011 | 1,333 | +44 (+3.4%) |
| 2010 | 1,289 | +15 (+1.2%) |
| 2009 | 1,274 | -29 (-2.2%) |
| 2008 | 1,303 | +556 (+74.4%) |
| 2007 | 747 | +226 (+43.4%) |
| 2004 | 521 | +96 (+22.6%) |
| 2003 | 425 | +30 (+7.6%) |
| 2002 | 395 | +66 (+20.1%) |
| 2001 | 329 |
Consolidated headcount across the capital group.
As of 2024
4,653
| Year | Headcount | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,653 | +290 (+6.6%) |
| 2023 | 4,363 | +397 (+10%) |
| 2022 | 3,966 | +147 (+3.8%) |
| 2021 | 3,819 | +441 (+13.1%) |
| 2020 |
GPW data, retrieved June 4, 2026.
| 3,378 |
| -34 (-1%) |
| 2019 | 3,412 | +27 (+0.8%) |
| 2018 | 3,385 | +289 (+9.3%) |
| 2017 | 3,096 | +690 (+28.7%) |
| 2016 | 2,406 | +439 (+22.3%) |
| 2015 | 1,967 | +237 (+13.7%) |
| 2014 | 1,730 | +108 (+6.7%) |
| 2013 | 1,622 | -782 (-32.5%) |
| 2012 | 2,404 | +136 (+6%) |
| 2011 | 2,268 | +163 (+7.7%) |
| 2010 | 2,105 | +76 (+3.7%) |
| 2009 | 2,029 | -12 (-0.6%) |
| 2008 | 2,041 | +737 (+56.5%) |
| 2007 | 1,304 | +702 (+116.6%) |
| 2004 | 602 |
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