AutoNation, Inc.

As of March 31, 2026, AutoNation, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 5.74B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 14.75B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

AutoNation, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 30, 2026.

As of March 31, 2026, AutoNation, Inc. has 33.91M shares outstanding.

As of March 31, 2026, AutoNation, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 10.45. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.26, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.98.

As of March 31, 2026, AutoNation, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 11.59 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.62 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 13.99 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. AutoNation, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 73.88, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 14.75B versus a market cap of 5.74B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of March 31, 2026, AutoNation, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.81, meaning it holds 0.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 470.56, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 3.22 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, AutoNation, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 29.33, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 7.40 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 4.86, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 8.40, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 953,277.79 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 24,950.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 6.76 indicates how many times AutoNation, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, AutoNation, Inc. recorded 213.85M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 26.69, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 801.26M, leaving 587.40M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, AutoNation, Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 27.53% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 158.26, while the 200-day moving average is 167.59.

Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, AutoNation, Inc. generated 23.78B in revenue and converted that into 587.40M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 15.86. EBITDA reached 1.27B, while operating income came in at 1.11B.

As of March 31, 2026, AutoNation, Inc. holds 56.66M in cash and equivalents against 9.07B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 8.65B. Total book value stands at 1.93B, with working capital of -905.15M providing operational flexibility.

AutoNation, Inc. produced 161.43M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. After subtracting -251.40M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled -89.97M - equivalent to -2.48 per share.

Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, AutoNation, Inc. posted a gross margin of 17.97, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 4.65 and net profit margin of 2.47 provide insight into operational efficiency.

These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. Free cash flow yield is negative at -1.44: the business is consuming cash rather than generating it, so any dividend is not covered by free cash flow. Total shareholder yield is negative at -6.18, meaning AutoNation, Inc. raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

AutoNation, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on June 10, 1996 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of March 31, 2026, AutoNation, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 3.53, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.