AN:NYE-AutoNation Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Auto & Truck Dealerships | NYE

Last Closing Price

USD 117.80

Change

-1.55 (-1.30)%

Market Cap

USD 10.52B

Volume

0.95M

Avg Analyst Target

USD 147.50 (+25.21%)

Avg User Target

USD
Average Analyst Rating

Verdict

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

AN Stock Forecast & Price:
Based on the AutoNation Inc stock forecasts from 9 analysts, the average analyst target price for AutoNation Inc is USD 147.50 over the next 12 months. AutoNation Inc’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of AutoNation Inc is Bullish , which is based on 9 positive signals and 3 negative signals. At the last closing, AutoNation Inc’s stock price was USD 117.80. AutoNation Inc’s stock price has changed by -2.78% over the past week, +4.24% over the past month and -2.08% over the last year.

About AutoNation Inc (AN:NYE)

AutoNation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury. It offers a range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles; and part ...Read More

Company Website : https://www.autonation.com

Address : 200 SW 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, 33301

Employees : 22,200

Fiscal Year End : December

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 1.13

52 Week High : 135.57

Short Ratio : 6.07

52 Week Low : 94.92

Shorted Shares : 6,549,262

200 Day Moving Average : 113.93

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 6,333,758

50 Day Moving Average : 110.41

Shares Held By Insiders : 19.05%

Short Percentage : 21.94%

Shares Held by Institutions : 88.63%

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2022-12-08 )

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ETFs Containing AN

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
EZM WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Ea.. 0.00 % 0.38 %

+0.12 (+0.24%)

 USD0.72B
PXMV Invesco S&P MidCap Value .. 0.00 % 0.39 %

N/A

 USD0.05B
RFV Invesco S&P MidCap 400® .. 0.00 % 0.35 %

+0.15 (+0.16%)

 USD0.15B
RWK Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Re.. 0.00 % 0.39 %

+0.46 (+0.52%)

 USD0.36B
PVAL Putnam Focused Large Cap .. 0.00 % 0.55 %

+0.08 (+0.30%)

 USD0.05B
DVLU First Trust Dorsey Wright.. 0.00 % 0.60 %

-0.12 (-0.52%)

 USD0.02B
XMVM Invesco S&P MidCap Value .. 0.00 % 0.39 %

+0.06 (+0.13%)

 USD0.22B
AFMC First Trust Active Factor.. 0.00 % 0.65 %

+0.10 (+0.44%)

 USD1.11M
DFAT Dimensional U.S. Targeted.. 0.00 % 0.29 %

+0.16 (+0.36%)

 USD7.43B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Auto & Truck Dealerships)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 0.81% 69% D+ 81% B-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 0.81% 62% D- 78% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -1.55% 69% D+ 76% C
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -1.55% 62% D- 72% C-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 111.91% 64% D 92% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 111.91% 64% D 91% A-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 34.92% 69% D+ 92% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 34.92% 69% D+ 92% A-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 59.66% 54% F 14% F
Risk Adjusted Return 58.53% 85% B 85% B
Market Capitalization 10.52B 100% A+ 86% B
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Auto & Truck Dealerships)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 4.96 92% A- 87% B+
Price/Book Ratio 4.73 23% F 17% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.46 31% F 48% F
EV/EBITDA 6.78 33% F 53% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 64.12% 85% B 92% A-
Return on Invested Capital 19.40% 92% A- 86% B
Return on Assets 14.93% 100% A+ 95% A
Debt to Equity Ratio 119.74% 54% F 29% F
Technical Ratios  
Dividend Yield N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Short Ratio 6.07 54% F 14% F
Short Percent 21.94% 38% F 20% F
Beta 1.13 83% B 41% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector