AutoNation (AN) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

AutoNation

NYSE•Consumer Cyclical•Auto & Truck Dealerships

$161.05-0.79(<0.01%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$5.93B

P/E

8.2x

P/S

0.2x

P/B

2.6x

AutoNation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Domestic, Import, Premium Luxury, and AutoNation Finance. It offers a range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles; and parts and services, such as automotive repair and maintenance, and wholesale parts and collision services. The company also provides automotive finance and insurance products comprising vehicle services and other protection products; and indirect financing, as well as arranges finance for vehicle purchases through third-party finance sources. It owns and operates new vehicle franchises from stores located in metropolitan markets in the Sunbelt region, as well as AutoNation-branded collision centers, AutoNation USA used vehicle stores, AutoNation-branded automotive auction operations, and parts distribution centers. The company was formerly known as Republic Industries, Inc. and changed its name to AutoNation, Inc. in 1999. AutoNation, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

How this company scores

AverageMetricSide Score: 57/100

Strongest: Profitability (16/25); weakest: Cash & Earnings Quality (13/25).

Profitability16/25

Growth13/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags15/25

Cash & Earnings Quality13/25

Strengths

High ROEInterest easily coveredProfit converts from growthNet cash position

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 8.2x5y range 3.8x – 12.3x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 0.2x5y range 0.2x – 0.3x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 2.6x5y range 2.5x – 3.6x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Earnings Quality

Red Flag

Free cash flow has been negative in 4 of the last 8 quarters — earnings are not translating to cash.

Cash Burn

Watch

4 of the last 8 quarters had negative FCF — inconsistent cash generation raises sustainability concerns.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $5.93B

Metrics at a Glance

as of September 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $27.42B
Q. Revenue: $7.01B
TTM EBITDA: $1.51B
TTM Op. Income: $1.26B
Q. Op. Income: $314.60M
TTM Net Income: $721.90M
Q. Net Income: $162.30M
EPS: $4.92
Shares Out.: $33.00M

$27.42B in TTM revenue declined 1.8% YoY, reaching $7.01B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $1.51B and TTM operating income of $1.26B show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $721.90M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has fallen for 4 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 17.2%
EBITDA Margin: 5.4%
Op. Margin: 4.5%
Net Margin: 2.3%

Op. margin of 4.5% is down 0.8% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at 2.3% and gross margin of 17.2% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Across the last 8 quarters, operating margin has fallen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 8.2x
P/S Ratio: 0.2x
P/B Ratio: 2.6x

At 8.2x P/E, the stock trades below typical market levels. P/S of 0.2x and P/B of 2.6x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is down 33% — a weakening trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $15.60B
Cash: $51.20M
Long-Term Debt: N/A
Book Value: $2.27B
D/E Ratio: N/A
Debt/EBITDA: 0.0

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $209.30M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $22.90M
FCF Margin: 0.1%
FCF / Net Income: 0.0

TTM FCF of $22.90M on $209.30M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 0.0x means cash covers only part of net income — earnings quality needs attention. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.