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AutoNation, Inc.

Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Dealerships

Overall research band Weak
Quality Weak
Valuation Mixed
Balance sheet Very weak
Market confirmation Above average

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What this report can tell you now

What the company does

AutoNation, Inc. is an automotive retailer operating across the United States, structured into Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury segments. The company sells new and used vehicles, provides automotive repair and maintenance, supplies wholesale parts, and offers collision services. AutoNation also delivers automotive finance and insurance products, including vehicle service agreements and other protective offerings, and facilitates customer vehicle financing through third-party partnerships. As of December 31, 2021, its operations included 339 new vehicle franchises at 247 stores, 57 collision centers, 9 used vehicle stores, 4 automotive auction operations, and 3 parts distribution centers, primarily serving customers in major metropolitan areas within the Sunbelt region. Revenue is generated through vehicle sales, service and parts, and finance and insurance products.

The current research profile is Mixed Setup, with elevated leverage. This is a starting point for investigation, not a forecast or recommendation.

Strongest visible signal

No single strength should be treated as decisive without reviewing the underlying evidence and data status.

What to investigate next

Read the latest filing or company update, check the period behind the metrics, and investigate the dimension with the weakest band above.

Before you draw a conclusion

  • Read the latest filing or company update.
  • Check the financial period behind each metric.
  • Investigate the weakest score band and any missing evidence.

Headline fundamentals

A small set of signals worth checking

ROIC8.3%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
Operating margin4.8%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
Revenue CAGR · 4 years1.7%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
FCF margin-0.7%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

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