AutoNation (STU:RWI) EBITDA Margin %: 6.91% (As of Mar. 2026) — 30% Above Median


STU:RWI AutoNation Inc STU:RWI
77 GF Score
Price €169.00
GF Value €184.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is AutoNation EBITDA Margin %?

AutoNation STU:RWI -1.40% 77 EBITDA Margin % is 6.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 5.30. GuruFocus rates STU:RWI with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €184.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, AutoNation ranks worse than 65.28% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. AutoNation's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €392 Mil. AutoNation's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,668 Mil. Therefore, AutoNation's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.91%.


AutoNation  (STU:RWI) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


AutoNation EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


AutoNation EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AutoNation's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % Chart

AutoNation Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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AutoNation Quarterly Data
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STU:RWI vs KMX, LAD, RUSHA: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, AutoNation's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoNation's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AutoNation's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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AutoNation EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

AutoNation's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1350.174/23597.216
=5.72 %

AutoNation's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=391.758/5667.566
=6.91 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 6.91% mean?
AutoNation (STU:RWI) has a EBITDA Margin % of 6.91% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 5.30. Over the past decade, AutoNation's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.42 to 8.21. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #865 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is AutoNation's EBITDA Margin % too high?
AutoNation's current EBITDA Margin % of 6.91% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 5.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.42 to a high of 8.21. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.93. AutoNation's value of 6.91% is 22.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #865 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AutoNation has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoNation's EBITDA Margin % compare to KMX and LAD?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #865 out of 1325 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places AutoNation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.93. AutoNation's value of 6.91% is 22.6% below this benchmark. Historically, AutoNation's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.42 to 8.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.30 vs. the industry median of 8.93, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.93, based on 1,325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AutoNation's current EBITDA Margin % of 6.91% is 22.6% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AutoNation's current EBITDA Margin % is 6.91%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 5.30. 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 €184.17, compared to a current price of €169.00 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 6.91%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 5.30 and 22.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.93. AutoNation's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AutoNation (STU:RWI), the current EBITDA Margin % is 6.91% as of Mar. 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 €169.00 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €184.17. GuruFocus considers AutoNation to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:RWI:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 6.91% (30% above median its 10-year median of 5.30)
  • GF Value™: €184.17 vs. price of €169.00 (8.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#865 of 1325)

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.
77GF Score

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