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AutoNationSTU:RWI +0.42%83 Equity-to-Asset is 0.15 as of Jun. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates STU:RWI with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €184.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,339 Vehicles & Parts companies, AutoNation ranks worse than 93.28% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. AutoNation's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,961 Mil. AutoNation's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €13,440 Mil.
Therefore, AutoNation's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for AutoNation's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
STU:RWI'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.24 Max: 0.35
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of AutoNation was 0.35. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.24.
STU:RWI's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 93.28% of 1339
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs STU:RWI: 0.15
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
AutoNation Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
AutoNation Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AutoNation's Equity-to-Asset 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.
STU:RWI vs LAD, ALTB, RUSHA: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, AutoNation's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoNation's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AutoNation's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
AutoNation's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (STU:RWI) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.15 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, AutoNation's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.15 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #1249 out of 1339 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is AutoNation's Equity-to-Asset too high?
AutoNation's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.15 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.35. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. AutoNation's value of 0.15 is 69.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #1249 out of 1339 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AutoNation has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoNation's Equity-to-Asset compare to LAD and ALTB?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #1249 out of 1339 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places AutoNation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. AutoNation's value of 0.15 is 69.4% below this benchmark. Historically, AutoNation's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.15 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.49, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.49, based on 1,339 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AutoNation's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.15 is 69.4% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AutoNation's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.15, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.24. 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 €184.38, compared to a current price of €168.40 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.15, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 69.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.49. AutoNation's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AutoNation (STU:RWI), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.15 as of Jun. 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 €168.40 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €184.38.
GuruFocus considers AutoNation to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:RWI:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.15 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: €184.38 vs. price of €168.40 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1249 of 1339)
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 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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