(AN) AutoNation - Overview
Stock: New Vehicles, Used Vehicles, Parts, Service, Finance
EPS (Earnings per Share)
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| Risk 5d forecast | |
|---|---|
| Volatility | 34.3% |
| Relative Tail Risk | -3.12% |
| Reward TTM | |
|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.38 |
| Alpha | -3.90 |
| Character TTM | |
|---|---|
| Beta | 0.963 |
| Beta Downside | 0.742 |
| Drawdowns 3y | |
|---|---|
| Max DD | 29.54% |
| CAGR/Max DD | 0.60 |
Description: AN AutoNation January 07, 2026
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) is the largest U.S. automotive retailer, operating four segments-Domestic, Import, Premium Luxury, and AutoNation Finance-to sell new and used vehicles, parts, and provide repair, maintenance, and financing services. The company runs franchised new-car dealerships primarily in Sunbelt metros, AutoNation-branded collision centers, used-vehicle stores, an automotive auction platform, and parts distribution hubs. Founded in 1980 (originally Republic Industries) and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, AutoNation also offers indirect financing and insurance products through third-party partners.
Key recent metrics: FY 2023 revenue reached approximately $27 billion, with a 5% year-over-year increase in same-store sales driven by strong demand for used vehicles amid tighter new-car inventory. Net income rose 12% to $1.2 billion, reflecting higher finance margin contribution (AutoNation Finance generated a 4.5% return on assets). Macro drivers include consumer confidence and prevailing interest-rate levels, which directly affect vehicle loan demand, while the broader shift toward digital retail and EV adoption is reshaping inventory mix and service revenue potential.
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Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 2.5
| Net Income: 649.1m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue |
| FCF/TA: -0.01 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 0.75 > 1.0 |
| NWC/Revenue: -4.42% < 20% (prev -6.03%; Δ 1.61% < -1%) |
| CFO/TA 0.01 > 3% & CFO 111.2m > Net Income 649.1m |
| Net Debt (9.81b) to EBITDA (1.41b): 6.94 < 3 |
| Current Ratio: 0.79 > 1.5 & < 3 |
| Outstanding Shares: last quarter (36.6m) vs 12m ago -9.18% < -2% |
| Gross Margin: 17.91% > 18% (prev 0.18%; Δ 1773 % > 0.5%) |
| Asset Turnover: 203.2% > 50% (prev 205.9%; Δ -2.71% > 0%) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio: 7.60 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 1.41b / Interest Expense TTM 152.8m) |
Altman Z'' 1.34
| A: -0.09 (Total Current Assets 4.69b - Total Current Liabilities 5.91b) / Total Assets 14.20b |
| B: 0.41 (Retained Earnings 5.80b / Total Assets 14.20b) |
| C: 0.09 (EBIT TTM 1.16b / Avg Total Assets 13.60b) |
| D: 0.0 (Book Value of Equity 0.0 / Total Liabilities 11.69b) |
| Altman-Z'' Score: 1.34 = BB |
What is the price of AN shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +5.69%, over one month by +2.30%, over three months by +13.55% and over the past year by +11.85%.
Is AN a buy, sell or hold?
- StrongBuy: 6
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 7
- Sell: 0
- StrongSell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the AN price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 239.3 | 10.5% |
| Analysts Target Price | 239.3 | 10.5% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 249 | 14.9% |
AN Fundamental Data Overview February 07, 2026
P/E Forward = 9.6339
P/S = 0.2666
P/B = 2.9464
P/EG = 0.8237
Revenue TTM = 27.63b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.16b USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.41b USD
Long Term Debt = 4.85b USD (from longTermDebt, two quarters ago)
Short Term Debt = 4.52b USD (from shortTermDebt, two quarters ago)
Debt = 9.81b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, two quarters ago)
Net Debt = 9.81b USD (using Total Debt 9.81b, CCE unavailable)
Enterprise Value = 17.25b USD (7.44b + Debt 9.81b - (null CCE))
Interest Coverage Ratio = 7.60 (Ebit TTM 1.16b / Interest Expense TTM 152.8m)
EV/FCF = -96.78x (Enterprise Value 17.25b / FCF TTM -178.2m)
FCF Yield = -1.03% (FCF TTM -178.2m / Enterprise Value 17.25b)
FCF Margin = -0.64% (FCF TTM -178.2m / Revenue TTM 27.63b)
Net Margin = 2.35% (Net Income TTM 649.1m / Revenue TTM 27.63b)
Gross Margin = 17.91% ((Revenue TTM 27.63b - Cost of Revenue TTM 22.68b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 17.53% (prev 17.60%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.21 (Enterprise Value 17.25b / Total Assets 14.20b)
Interest Expense / Debt = -0.50% (Interest Expense -49.5m / Debt 9.81b)
Taxrate = 23.34% (52.4m / 224.5m)
NOPAT = 889.9m (EBIT 1.16b * (1 - 23.34%))
Current Ratio = 0.79 (Total Current Assets 4.69b / Total Current Liabilities 5.91b)
Debt / Equity = 3.90 (Debt 9.81b / totalStockholderEquity, two quarters ago 2.51b)
Debt / EBITDA = 6.94 (Net Debt 9.81b / EBITDA 1.41b)
Debt / FCF = -55.03 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 9.81b / FCF TTM -178.2m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.46b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 4.77% (Net Income 649.1m / Total Assets 14.20b)
RoE = 26.38% (Net Income TTM 649.1m / Total Stockholder Equity 2.46b)
RoCE = 15.88% (EBIT 1.16b / Capital Employed (Equity 2.46b + L.T.Debt 4.85b))
RoIC = 7.80% (NOPAT 889.9m / Invested Capital 11.41b)
WACC = 3.86% (E(7.44b)/V(17.25b) * Re(9.46%) + D(9.81b)/V(17.25b) * Rd(-0.50%) * (1-Tc(0.23)))
Discount Rate = 9.46% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -7.63%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -178.2m)
EPS Correlation: -56.09 | EPS CAGR: -48.49% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 33.73 | Revenue CAGR: 0.69% | SUE: -1.22 | # QB: 0
EPS next Quarter (2026-03-31): EPS=4.84 | Chg30d=+0.102 | Revisions Net=-3 | Analysts=4
EPS next Year (2026-12-31): EPS=21.17 | Chg30d=+0.041 | Revisions Net=-3 | Growth EPS=+5.8% | Growth Revenue=+2.8%