AutoNation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Domestic, Import, Premium Luxury, and AutoNation Finance. It offers a range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles; and parts and services, such as automotive repair and maintenance, and wholesale parts and collision services. The company also provides automotive finance and insurance products comprising vehicle services and other protection products; and indirect financing, as well as arranges finance for vehicle purchases through third-party finance sources. It owns and operates new vehicle franchises from stores located in metropolitan markets in the Sunbelt region, as well as AutoNation-branded collision centers, AutoNation USA used vehicle stores, AutoNation-branded automotive auction operations, and parts distribution centers. The company was formerly known as Republic Industries, Inc. and changed its name to AutoNation, Inc. in 1999. AutoNation, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto & Truck Dealerships
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5 years, 6 months ago
AutoNation, Inc is currently in a long term uptrend where the price is trading 21.5% above its 200 day moving average.
From a valuation standpoint, the stock is 99.6% cheaper than other stocks from the Consumer Cyclical sector with a price to sales ratio of 0.4.
AutoNation, Inc's total revenue rose by 4.3% to $6B since the same quarter in the previous year.
Its net income has dropped by 3.9% to $152M since the same quarter in the previous year.
Finally, its free cash flow fell by 98.1% to $400K since the same quarter in the previous year.
Based on the above factors, AutoNation, Inc gets an overall score of 3/5.