AutoNation (STU:RWI) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.42 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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STU:RWI AutoNation Inc STU:RWI
79 GF Score
Price €171.10
GF Value €176.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is AutoNation Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

AutoNation STU:RWI +0.06% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates STU:RWI with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €176.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Vehicles & Parts companies, AutoNation ranks better than 63.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), AutoNation's current share price is €171.10. AutoNation's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €402.63. AutoNation's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for AutoNation's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:RWI' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.41   Max: 0.58
Current: 0.44

During the past years, AutoNation's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.58. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.41.

STU:RWI's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
63.5% of 1041 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.74 vs STU:RWI: 0.44

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

AutoNation's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €161.469. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €402.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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AutoNation  (STU:RWI) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


AutoNation Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


AutoNation Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AutoNation's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

AutoNation Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

AutoNation Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.50 0.38 0.45 0.44 0.46

AutoNation Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.40 0.48 0.51 0.46 0.42

STU:RWI vs LAD, RUSHA, KMX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, AutoNation's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


AutoNation Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoNation's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AutoNation's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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AutoNation Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

AutoNation's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=171.10/402.63
=0.42

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

AutoNation's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, AutoNation's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=161.469/330.2130*330.2130
=161.469

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

AutoNation Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 46.746 241.018 64.046
201609 48.349 241.428 66.129
201612 51.087 241.432 69.873
201703 47.297 243.801 64.061
201706 46.291 244.955 62.403
201709 46.651 246.819 62.413
201712 52.259 246.524 70.000
201803 46.017 249.554 60.890
201806 50.609 251.989 66.319
201809 50.487 252.439 66.042
201812 52.620 251.233 69.162
201903 48.610 254.202 63.145
201906 52.431 256.143 67.593
201909 54.854 256.759 70.547
201912 55.000 256.974 70.675
202003 46.929 258.115 60.037
202006 45.690 257.797 58.524
202009 51.617 260.280 65.486
202012 54.161 260.474 68.662
202103 59.108 264.877 73.688
202106 72.673 271.696 88.325
202109 76.698 274.310 92.329
202112 88.666 278.802 105.016
202203 97.948 287.504 112.498
202206 111.846 296.311 124.643
202209 120.441 296.808 133.996
202212 126.187 296.797 140.394
202303 125.554 301.836 137.358
202306 140.388 305.109 151.939
202309 146.783 307.789 157.477
202312 144.993 306.746 156.085
202403 141.060 312.332 149.136
202406 147.919 314.175 155.470
202409 147.248 315.301 154.212
202412 170.933 315.605 178.845
202503 157.072 319.799 162.187
202506 157.880 322.561 161.625
202509 157.372 324.800 159.995
202512 161.681 324.054 164.754
202603 161.469 330.213 161.469

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 mean?
AutoNation (STU:RWI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, AutoNation's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #380 out of 1041 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is AutoNation's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
AutoNation's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 is near median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.58. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. AutoNation's value of 0.42 is 43.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #380 out of 1041 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AutoNation has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoNation's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LAD and RUSHA?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #380 out of 1041 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts AutoNation in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. AutoNation's value of 0.42 is 43.2% below this benchmark. Historically, AutoNation's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.74, AutoNation has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.74, based on 1,041 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AutoNation's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 is 43.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AutoNation's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AutoNation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoNation (STU:RWI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €176.86, compared to a current price of €171.10 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 43.2% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.74. AutoNation's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AutoNation (STU:RWI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is AutoNation (STU:RWI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoNation stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €171.10 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €176.86. GuruFocus considers AutoNation to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:RWI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.42 (near median its 10-year median of 0.41)
  • GF Value™: €176.86 vs. price of €171.10 (3.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.2% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#380 of 1041)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:RWI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AutoNation Business Description

Other Exchanges AN:USA
Address 200 SW 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 33301
AutoNation is the second-largest automotive dealer in the United States, with 2025 revenue of $27.6 billion and over 240 dealerships, plus 52 collision centers. The firm also has 25 AutoNation USA used-vehicle stores, a captive lender, four auction sites, and three parts distributors across 20 states primarily in Sunbelt metropolitan areas. New-vehicle sales account for nearly half of revenue; the company also sells used vehicles, parts, and repair services as well as auto financing. The company (formerly Republic Industries) divested its waste management unit (Republic Services) in 1999 and its car rental businesses (ANC Rental) in 2000. Wayne Huizenga founded the company in the 1990s to bring the rollup acquisition strategy to auto retailing, which proved to be a smart move.
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