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AutoNation, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $6.6B · Avg Vol: $92M/d

69
StockRank
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Q
48
V
50
M
65
P/E (TTM)
9.8x
ROE
32.8%
D/E
5.0x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

AutoNation, Inc. is the largest automotive retailer in the United States, operating an extensive network of new vehicle franchises, used car stores, and providing parts, service, and finance products. Its competitive moat is rooted in unparalleled scale, strong relationships with major automotive manufacturers, and a comprehensive, vertically integrated service model. AutoNation is a market leader, leveraging its vast network and expanding digital capabilities to serve the entire vehicle lifecycle.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue27.0B26.9B26.8B27.6B0.8%27.4B27.8B28.7B1.9%
EPS24.2922.7416.9217.04-11.2%21.5718.4120.8810.7%
Shares47.6M41.6M39.0M35.2M-26.1%33.1M
Debt6.4B8.0B8.7B10.2B16.9%11.3B
Equity2.0B2.2B2.5B2.3B4.6%
Op CF1.7B724.0M314.7M111.9M-59.4%293.3M
Inv CF-479.3M-569.9M12.3M-687.0M
Fin CF-1.2B-172.5M-300.6M557.5M
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PRICE (1Y)-9.0%
195204213221230Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$209.18
RSI (14)
66.5
52W High
$235.81
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
48
ROIC
15.0%75.2
ROE
32.8%93.5
GP/Assets
34.0%62.8
Op. Margin
4.4%36.8
FCF/Assets
2.5%39.4
Piotroski
530.8
Int. Cover
3.0x29.9
D/E Ratio
5.02x2.5
Current Ratio
0.78x11.0
Value
50
P/E (TTM)
9.8x80.9
EV/EBITDA
12.1x39.4
P/FCF
18.6x42.7
P/B
3.1x28.2
P/S
0.3x88.3
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
65
52W High %
89%78.1
RS 6M
-4%65.4
SMA 50/200
1.01x57.4
EPS Rev 4W
+1.4%54.5
EPS Rev 12W
+2.1%78.9
EPS Improve
+15%30.6
Q Growth
111%85.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$6.6B
P/E (Forward)
8.6x
Gross Margin
17.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of AN are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
ANAutoNation, Inc.(you)$6.6B69Buy
LADLithia Motors, Inc.$8.1B60Hold
ABGAsbury Automotive Group, Inc.$3.8B71Buy
OPLNOPENLANE, Inc.$4.3B75Buy
RUSHARush Enterprises, Inc.$8.3B58Hold
KMXCarMax, Inc.$8.8B54Hold
PAGPenske Automotive Group, Inc.$14.2B55Hold
SAHSonic Automotive, Inc.$2.5B54Hold
CARGCarGurus, Inc.$3.3B90Strong Buy
GPIGroup 1 Automotive, Inc.$3.1B41Hold

Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 19.7x · Gross margin 36.7%

AutoNation, Inc. (AN): Stock Score Summary

AutoNation, Inc. (AN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 69/100 based on Quality (48/100), Value (50/100), and Momentum (65/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

AutoNation, Inc. is the largest automotive retailer in the United States, operating an extensive network of new vehicle franchises, used car stores, and providing parts, service, and finance products. Its competitive moat is rooted in unparalleled scale, strong relationships with major automotive manufacturers, and a comprehensive, vertically integrated service model. AutoNation is a market leader, leveraging its vast network and expanding digital capabilities to serve the entire vehicle lifecycle.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$209.18
Market Cap$6.6B
P/E (TTM)9.85
P/E (Forward)8.57
Price/Book3.11
Return on Equity32.8%
Return on Invested Capital15.0%
Debt/Equity5.02x
Gross Margin17.8%
Operating Margin4.4%
Revenue Growth-0.6%
Free Cash Flow$356M

AutoNation, Inc. operates in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AutoNation, Inc.’s (AN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for AutoNation, Inc. (AN) is 69/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (48), Value (50), and Momentum (65) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does AutoNation, Inc. have an economic moat?
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) has a Quality factor score of 48/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is AutoNation, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for AutoNation, Inc. (AN) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 69/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is AutoNation, Inc. in?
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry (United States).