AutoZone (STU:AZ5) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.56 (As of Sep. 20, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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STU:AZ5 AutoZone Inc STU:AZ5
84 GF Score
Price €2,488.00
GF Value €3,288.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is AutoZone EV-to-EBITDA?

AutoZone STU:AZ5 +0.40% 84 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.56 as of Sep. 20, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 13.67. GuruFocus rates STU:AZ5 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €3,288.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,183 Vehicles & Parts companies, AutoZone ranks worse than 71.26% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, AutoZone's enterprise value is €51,407 Mil. AutoZone's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €5,376 Mil. Therefore, AutoZone's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for AutoZone's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

STU:AZ5' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.14   Med: 13.67   Max: 20.35
Current: 13.96

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of AutoZone was 20.35. The lowest was 8.14. And the median was 13.67.

STU:AZ5's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
71.26% of 1183 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.45 vs STU:AZ5: 13.96

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-09-20), AutoZone's stock price is €2488.00. AutoZone's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €124.681. Therefore, AutoZone's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 19.95.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


AutoZone  (STU:AZ5) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

AutoZone's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2488.00/124.681
=19.95

AutoZone's share price for today is €2488.00.
AutoZone's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €124.681.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


AutoZone EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


AutoZone EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AutoZone's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

AutoZone EV-to-EBITDA Chart

AutoZone Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-EBITDA
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AutoZone Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 Apr22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 Apr23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 Apr24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 Apr26
EV-to-EBITDA 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 16.63 18.90 18.15 18.06 16.61

STU:AZ5 vs ORLY, GPC, BWA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, AutoZone's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.


AutoZone EV-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoZone's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AutoZone's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


STU:AZ5
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AutoZone EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

AutoZone's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=51406.809/5376.2234505097
=9.56

AutoZone's current Enterprise Value is €51,407 Mil.
AutoZone's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €5,376 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.56 mean?
AutoZone (STU:AZ5) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.56 as of Sep. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on AutoZone. This is 30% below median its historical median of 13.67. Over the past decade, AutoZone's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.14 to 20.35. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoZone ranks #843 out of 1183 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is AutoZone's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
AutoZone's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.56 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 13.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.14 to a high of 20.35. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.45. AutoZone's value of 9.56 is 13.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AutoZone ranks #843 out of 1183 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AutoZone has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoZone's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and GPC?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoZone ranks #843 out of 1183 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places AutoZone in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.45. AutoZone's value of 9.56 is 13.1% above this benchmark. Historically, AutoZone's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.14 to 20.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.67 vs. the industry median of 8.45, AutoZone has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.45, based on 1,183 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AutoZone's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.56 is 13.1% above 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on AutoZone. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AutoZone's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.56, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 13.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AutoZone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoZone (STU:AZ5) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3,288.53, compared to a current price of €2,488.00 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.56, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 13.67 and 13.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.45. AutoZone's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AutoZone (STU:AZ5), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.56 as of Sep. 20, 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 AutoZone (STU:AZ5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoZone stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2,488.00 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3,288.53. GuruFocus considers AutoZone to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:AZ5:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.56 (30% below median its 10-year median of 13.67)
  • GF Value™: €3,288.53 vs. price of €2,488.00 (24.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#843 of 1183)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AZ5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AutoZone Business Description

Address 123 South Front Street, Memphis, TN, USA, 38103
Founded in 1979, AutoZone is the largest US-based retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, operating over 7,600 stores and generating roughly $18.9 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. Beyond its primary home market (88% of total revenue), the company also maintains a growing presence in Mexico and Brazil. AutoZone caters to two core customer segments: do-it-yourself, which account for about 69% of its domestic sales, and commercial do-it-for-me customers, which represent the remaining 31%.
84GF Score

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