AutoNation, Inc. (AN) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
AutoNation, Inc. is in the Consumer Cyclical sector and Auto - Dealerships industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 43/100.
Quick answer for AN
AutoNation, Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 43/100. The stored market price is $195.37. Its financial score is 33/100. Its valuation score is 51/100. The latest WSS change is -0.8 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What AutoNation, Inc. does
AutoNation, Inc. functions as an automotive retailer throughout the United States, organizing its operations across three primary segments: Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury. The company offers a comprehensive array of automotive products and services, including both new and used vehicle sales. Its service portfolio extends to automotive repair and maintenance, wholesale parts supply, and collision services. Additionally, AutoNation provides various automotive finance and insurance products, such as vehicle service agreements and other protective offerings, and facilitates vehicle financing for customers through partnerships with third-party sources. By December 31, 2021, the company's footprint included 339 new vehicle franchises spread across 247 stores, predominantly located in major metropolitan areas within the Sunbelt region. Its infrastructure further comprised 57 AutoNation-br
AN financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 43/100
- Current price:
- $195.37
- Market capitalization:
- $6.54B
- Revenue:
- $27.45B
- Net income:
- $774.7M
- Free cash flow:
- $-197.5M
- Cash:
- $123.9M
- Total debt:
- $11.33B
- EPS:
- 22.03
- P/E ratio:
- 8.9x
- Financial score:
- 33/100
- Valuation score:
- 51/100
- Revenue score:
- 33/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is -0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $-197.5M, showing cash burn in the current stored period.
- The balance sheet shows $123.9M of cash versus $11.33B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The latest Wall Street Score change is -0.8 points: AN decreased 0.8 points because some fundamentals weakened.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 51/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as mixed within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 33/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-08.
How to research AN
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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Data may change as company filings and market prices update. Educational research only; not a buy or sell recommendation.