AutoNationAN +1.81%81 EV-to-FCF is -163.13 as of Jul. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates AN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $210.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Vehicles & Parts companies, AutoNation ranks worse than 118483.29% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, AutoNation's Enterprise Value is $16,965 Mil.
AutoNation's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-104 Mil. Therefore, AutoNation's EV-to-FCF for today is -163.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for AutoNation's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
AN'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1185.5 Med: 16.21 Max: 272.38
Current: -163.13
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of AutoNation was 272.38. The lowest was -1185.50. And the median was 16.21.
AN's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 844
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 17.09
vs AN: -163.13
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
AutoNation's share price for today is $195.80.
AutoNation's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $18.460.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
AutoNation EV-to-FCF Related Terms
AutoNation EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AutoNation's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, AutoNation's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoNation's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AutoNation's EV-to-FCF falls into.
AutoNation's current Enterprise Value is $16,965 Mil.
AutoNation's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-104 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.
AutoNation (AN) has a EV-to-FCF of -163.13 as of Jul. 10, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #999999 out of 844 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is AutoNation's EV-to-FCF too high?
AutoNation's current EV-to-FCF is -163.13. Based on the distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #999999 out of 844 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AutoNation has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoNation's EV-to-FCF compare to LAD and RUSHA?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #999999 out of 844 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places AutoNation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.09. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Vehicles & Parts companies is 17.09, based on 844 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AutoNation's current EV-to-FCF is -163.13. 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 (AN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $210.03, compared to a current price of $195.80 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -163.13. AutoNation's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AutoNation (AN), the current EV-to-FCF is -163.13 as of Jul. 10, 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 (AN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoNation stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $195.80 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $210.03.
GuruFocus considers AutoNation to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AN:
EV-to-FCF: -163.13
GF Value™: $210.03 vs. price of $195.80 (6.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AN 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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