AutoNation Inc (AN)

AutoNation Inc. is a U.S.-based automotive retailer listed on the NYSE as common stock. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates in four segments: Domestic, Import, Premium Luxury, and AutoNation Finance. Its business includes the sale of new and used vehicles, automotive repair and maintenance, wholesale parts, collision services, vehicle protection products, indirect financing, and arranging third-party financing for customer purchases. AutoNation also operates new vehicle franchises in Sunbelt metropolitan markets, along with AutoNation-branded collision centers, used vehicle stores, auction operations, and parts distribution centers. Incorporated in 1980 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the company was formerly known as Republic Industries, Inc. before adopting the AutoNation name in 1999.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Yield P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-AN
$125.97
-21.8% Downside
Overvalued
$219.67
36.4% Upside
Undervalued
Fair
0.0%
6.9x
2.4x
0.2x
5.324 B
16.602 B
68.0%
98.7%
3.3
1.6%
Valuation • Fair Value

AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, EPV Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$125.97

Estimated downside of 21.8% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$88.46

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$260

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

EPV Fair Value

$142.86

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$154.42

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$219.67

Analysts imply upside of 36.4%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 7 available valuation references for AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

27.448 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

27.58 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

1.516 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

1.571 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

4

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.21

Intermediate zone that deserves monitoring.

Altman Z-Score

3.3

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

1.6%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Dividend Profile for AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN)

Review the dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Dividend Yield

0.0%

No current dividend yield is indicated.

How to read events and dividends

The latest data indicates no current dividend yield for AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN). No upcoming dividend amount or event date is currently available.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Sell

The monthly technical read for AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 7 buy, 3 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 7
Hold 3
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$125.97
Estimated downside 21.8%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 21.8%
Analyst Target
$219.67
Implied upside 36.4%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN) is $125.97. This implies an estimated downside of 21.8% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 21.8% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN) is $219.67. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 36.4%.

The current financial health read for AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The latest available data indicates no current dividend yield for AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN).

The current P/E ratio listed for AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN) is 6.9x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for AutoNation Inc is 5.324 B.

The current enterprise value listed for AutoNation Inc is 16.602 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for AutoNation Inc is NYSE-AN, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

AutoNation Inc (NYSE-AN) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for AutoNation Inc is 68.0%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for AutoNation Inc is 98.7%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.