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AutoNation, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $7.0B · Avg Vol: $83M/d

76
StockRank
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Q
51
V
54
M
66
P/E (TTM)
10.7x
ROE
29.3%
D/E
4.7x
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%27.5B27.9B28.8B2.0%
EPS24.2922.7416.9217.04-11.2%18.4318.2420.559.8%
Shares47.6M41.6M39.0M35.2M-26.1%33.5M
Debt6.4B8.0B8.7B10.2B16.9%10.5B
Equity2.0B2.2B2.5B2.3B4.6%
Op CF1.7B724.0M314.7M111.9M-59.4%186.6M
Inv CF-479.3M-569.9M12.3M-687.0M
Fin CF-1.2B-172.5M-300.6M557.5M
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PRICE (1Y)+7.3%
184190197203209Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$208.18
RSI (14)
66.1
52W High
$228.92
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
51
ROIC
15.0%77.9
ROE
29.3%91.1
GP/Assets
34.3%65.1
Op. Margin
4.7%39.9
FCF/Assets
3.8%48.9
Piotroski
531.0
Int. Cover
3.0x28.7
D/E Ratio
4.71x2.9
Current Ratio
0.81x11.7
Value
54
P/E (TTM)
10.7x76.5
EV/EBITDA
10.9x43.7
P/FCF
12.9x61.2
P/B
3.0x25.6
P/S
0.2x88.2
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
66
52W High %
91%81.1
RS 6M
-13%57.6
SMA 50/200
0.96x47.2
EPS Rev 4W
+0.5%91.1
EPS Rev 12W
+2.8%81.2
EPS Improve
+32%42.9
Q Growth
17%60.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$7.0B
P/E (Forward)
8.1x
Gross Margin
18.0%

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)$7.0B76BUY
RUSHARush Enterprises, Inc.$6.0B79BUY
OPLNOPENLANE, Inc.$4.2B79BUY
ABGAsbury Automotive Group, Inc.$4.2B80BUY
LADLithia Motors, Inc.$7.8B64HOLD
KMXCarMax, Inc.$8.3B65BUY
SAHSonic Automotive, Inc.$3.2B73BUY
VVVValvoline Inc.$5.0B63HOLD
PAGPenske Automotive Group, Inc.$14.3B65BUY
CARGCarGurus, Inc.$3.0B86STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 9.9% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

AutoNation, Inc. (AN) — Stock Score Summary

AutoNation, Inc. (AN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 76/100 based on Quality (51/100), Value (54/100), and Momentum (66/100) 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$208.18
Market Cap$7.0B
P/E (TTM)10.74
P/E (Forward)8.11
Price/Book3.01
Return on Equity29.3%
Return on Invested Capital15.0%
Debt/Equity4.71x
Gross Margin18.0%
Operating Margin4.7%
Revenue Growth-2.1%
Free Cash Flow$541M

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 76/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (51), Value (54), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does AutoNation, Inc. have an economic moat?
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) has a Quality factor score of 51/100. 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 76/100. 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).