Company Analysis AutoNation, Inc.
1. Summary
Advantages
- Price (183.49 $) is less than fair price (226.63 $)
- The stock's return over the last year (27%) is higher than the sector average (5.13%).
- Current debt level 35.04% is below 100% and has decreased over 5 years from 57.4%.
- The company's current efficiency (ROE=46.17%) is higher than the sector average (ROE=11.38%)
Disadvantages
- Dividends (0%) are below the sector average (1.36%).
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2. Share price and performance
2.1. Share price
2.2. News
18 november 19:11 AutoNation CEO set to retire after 22 years
18 november 19:10 AutoNation's new Texas store kicks off national expansion
18 november 17:23 Car demand to remain strong into next year: AutoNation CEO
2.3. Market efficiency
| AutoNation, Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | -3.4% | -4.8% | -4.1% |
| 90 days | 2.4% | -6.2% | -8.3% |
| 1 year | 27% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
AN vs Sector: AutoNation, Inc. has outperformed the "Consumer Discretionary" sector by 21.87% over the past year.
AN vs Market: AutoNation, Inc. has outperformed the market by 18.89% over the past year.
Stable price: AN is not significantly more volatile than the rest of the market on "New York Stock Exchange" over the last 3 months, with typical variations of +/- 5% per week.
Long period: AN with weekly volatility of 0.5192% over the past year.
3. Summary of the report
4. Fundamental Analysis
4.1. Stock price and price forecast
Below fair price: The current price (183.49 $) is lower than the fair price (226.63 $).
Price significantly below the fair price: The current price (183.49 $) is 23.5% lower than the fair price.
4.2. P/E
P/E vs Sector: The company's P/E (6.63) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (34.01).
P/E vs Market: The company's P/E (6.63) is lower than that of the market as a whole (73.51).
4.2.1 P/E Similar companies
4.3. P/BV
P/BV vs Sector: The company's P/BV (3.06) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (3.84).
P/BV vs Market: The company's P/BV (3.06) is lower than that of the market as a whole (22.32).
4.3.1 P/BV Similar companies
4.4. P/S
P/S vs Sector: The company's P/S indicator (0.2514) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (3.02).
P/S vs Market: The company's P/S indicator (0.2514) is lower than that of the market as a whole (15.92).
4.4.1 P/S Similar companies
4.5. EV/Ebitda
EV/Ebitda vs Sector: The company's EV/Ebitda (6.59) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (49.26).
EV/Ebitda vs Market: The company's EV/Ebitda (6.59) is lower than that of the market as a whole (22.62).
5. Profitability
5.1. Profitability and revenue
5.2. Earnings per share - EPS
5.3. Past profitability Net Income
Yield Trend: Rising and has grown by 33.52% over the last 5 years.
Earnings Slowdown: The last year's return (0%) is below the 5-year average return (33.52%).
Profitability vs Sector: The return for the last year (0%) exceeds the return for the sector (-47.7%).
5.4. ROE
ROE vs Sector: The company's ROE (46.17%) is higher than that of the sector as a whole (11.38%).
ROE vs Market: The company's ROE (46.17%) is higher than that of the market as a whole (25.01%).
5.5. ROA
ROA vs Sector: The company's ROA (8.26%) is higher than that of the sector as a whole (7.75%).
ROA vs Market: The company's ROA (8.26%) is higher than that of the market as a whole (6.62%).
5.6. ROIC
ROIC vs Sector: The company's ROIC (21.02%) is higher than that of the sector as a whole (8.22%).
ROIC vs Market: The company's ROIC (21.02%) is higher than that of the market as a whole (9.31%).
7. Dividends
7.1. Dividend yield vs Market
Low yield: The dividend yield of the company 0% is below the average for the sector '1.36%.
7.2. Stability and increase in payments
Unstable dividends: The company's dividend yield 0% has not been consistently paid over the past 7 years, DSI=0.67.
Weak dividend growth: The company's dividend yield 0% has been growing weakly or stagnant over the past 5 years. Growth over only 2 years.
7.3. Payout percentage
Dividend Coverage: Current payments from income (301.79%) are at an uncomfortable level.
8. Insider trades
8.1. Insider trading
Insider Buying Exceeds insider sales by 100% over the last 3 months.
8.2. Latest transactions
| Transaction date | Insider | Type | Price | Volume | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05.12.2024 | GRUSKY ROBERT R Director |
Purchase | 179.79 | 179 790 | 1 000 |
| 27.08.2024 | LAMPERT EDWARD S 10% Owner |
Sale | 180.14 | 1 932 000 | 10 725 |
| 26.08.2024 | LAMPERT EDWARD S 10% Owner |
Sale | 183.43 | 7 189 360 | 39 194 |
| 23.08.2024 | LAMPERT EDWARD S 10% Owner |
Sale | 182.06 | 91 030 | 500 |
| 01.08.2024 | GRUSKY ROBERT R Director |
Sale | 182.18 | 63 763 | 350 |
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