A Business at a Glance
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AutoNation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States. As of December 31, 2025, we owned and operated 323 new vehicle franchises from 245 stores located in the United States, predominantly in major metropolitan markets in the Sunbelt region. Our stores, which we believe include some of the most recognizable and well-known in our key markets, sell 30 different new vehicle brands. The core brands of new vehicles that we sell, representing approximately 89% of the new vehicles that we sold in 2025, are manufactured by Toyota (including Lexus), Honda, Ford, General Motors, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Volkswagen (including Audi and Porsche).
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 27.6B | 27.6B | 26.8B | 26.9B | 27.0B | 25.8B |
| Net Income | 649M | 649M | 692M | 1.0B | 1.4B | 1.4B |
| EPS | $17.04 | $17.04 | $16.92 | $22.74 | $24.29 | $18.31 |
| Free Cash Flow | -198M | -198M | -14M | 314M | 1.3B | 1.4B |
| ROIC | 14.5% | 14.7% | 16.0% | 21.1% | 27.3% | 28.4% |
| Gross Margin | 17.9% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 19.0% | 19.5% | 19.2% |
| Debt/Equity | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.53 | 1.82 | 1.78 | 1.35 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.00 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | 1.2B | 1.2B | 1.3B | 1.7B | 2.0B | 1.9B |
| Operating Margin | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| ROE | 27.7% | 27.1% | 29.7% | 47.9% | 62.3% | 48.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | 38M | 38M | 41M | 45M | 57M | 75M |
AUTONATION, INC. passes 7 of 9 quality checks, indicating strong fundamentals.
AUTONATION, INC. trades at 11.7x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 10.0x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 21.5% with a gross margin of 18.7%. Total shareholder yield (buybacks) is 10.4%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +11.8%.
AUTONATION, INC. (AN) has a current P/E ratio of 11.7, compared to its historical median P/E of 10.0. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
AUTONATION, INC. (AN) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 21.5%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
AUTONATION, INC. (AN) has a market capitalization of $7.6B. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.
AUTONATION, INC. (AN) does not currently pay a regular dividend. However, the company returns capital to shareholders through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 10.39%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, AUTONATION, INC. (AN) appears fair. The current P/E of 11.7 is 17% above its historical median of 10.0. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 32.1%.
AUTONATION, INC. (AN) operates in the Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations industry, within the Consumer Cyclical sector.
AUTONATION, INC. (AN) reported annual revenue of $27.6 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
AUTONATION, INC. (AN) has a net profit margin of 2.3%. This is a modest margin.
AUTONATION, INC. (AN) generated $-198 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Negative free cash flow may indicate heavy investment or operational challenges.
AUTONATION, INC. (AN) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.70. This indicates higher leverage, which may increase financial risk.
AUTONATION, INC. (AN) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $17.04 in its most recent fiscal year.
AUTONATION, INC. (AN) has a return on equity (ROE) of 27.1%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
AUTONATION, INC. (AN) has a 5-year average gross margin of 18.7%. This lower margin is typical of capital-intensive or commodity businesses.
The Ledger Terminal provides 16 years of financial data for AUTONATION, INC. (AN), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
AUTONATION, INC. (AN) has a book value per share of $61.46, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.