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AutoNation Inc

NYSE: AN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS

$185.83
-1.01% today

Updated 2026-06-08

Market cap
$6.28B
P/E ratio
10.19
P/S ratio
0.24x
EPS (TTM)
$18.43
Dividend yield
52W range
$177 – $229
Volume
0.4M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

66
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
5.3
Growth
C+
4.0
Quality
C
6.0
Profitability
B
7.7
Valuation
B+
3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
2.8
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →209 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$242.75
+30.63%
12-Month target
$189.74
+2.10%
Intrinsic (DCF)
Margin of safety
3 Strong Buy5 Buy5 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ ROE 30.49% — strong efficiency
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Thin margins at 2.47%
- Negative free cash flow $-34.20M
- Revenue declining -2.10% QoQ
- Debt/equity 4.71x — high leverage

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$26.98B$26.95B$26.77B$27.63B$27.49B
Net income$1.38B$1.02B$692.20M$649.10M$205.40M
EPS$18.43
Free cash flow$1.34B$313.70M$-13.80M$-197.50M$-34.20M
Profit margin5.10%3.79%2.59%2.35%2.47%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-03-01SZLOSEK, THOMAS ABuy5,698
2026-03-01SZLOSEK, THOMAS ASale2,193
2026-03-01SZLOSEK, THOMAS ASale1,900

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
AN$6.28B665.36.07.74.0Strong Buy
AMZN$2.76T658.76.53.36.0-60.37%Buy
TSLA$1.59T336.74.02.07.5-52.02%Avoid
HD$310.62B543.37.54.05.0-46.55%Buy
BABA$310.62B646.75.08.76.5+60.19%Buy
TM$247.78B606.74.56.34.5Buy

Smart narrative

AutoNation Inc trades at $185.83. representing a P/E of 10.19x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 66/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.83, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $27.49B. with profit margins at 2.47%.

Frequently asked questions

What is AutoNation Inc's stock price?

AutoNation Inc (AN) trades at $185.83, on a P/E of 10.2x and a P/S of 0.2x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.

Is AutoNation Inc overvalued?

AutoNation Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 66/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read.

What is the price target of AutoNation Inc (AN)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $242.75, about 30.6% above the current $185.83. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.

What is AutoNation Inc's revenue?

AutoNation Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $27.49B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.

Altman Z-Score?

AutoNation Inc's Altman Z-Score is 2.83, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.

Company info

SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryAUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio0.24x
ROE30.49%
Beta0.79
50D MA$196.68
200D MA$205.93
Shares out0.03B
Float0.03B
Short ratio
Avg volume0.4M

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