AutoZone (MEX:AZO) FCF Margin %: 9.43% (As of May. 2026) — 28% Below Median


MEX:AZO AutoZone Inc MEX:AZO
91 GF Score
Price MXN53,230.00
GF Value MXN62,981.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is AutoZone FCF Margin %?

AutoZone MEX:AZO 91 FCF Margin % is 9.43% as of May. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 13.02. GuruFocus rates MEX:AZO with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN62,981.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,324 Vehicles & Parts companies, AutoZone ranks better than 78.93% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. AutoZone's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in May. 2026 was MXN7,920 Mil. AutoZone's Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was MXN83,990 Mil. Therefore, AutoZone's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 9.43%.

As of today, AutoZone's current FCF Yield % is 3.20%.

The historical rank and industry rank for AutoZone's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:AZO' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.26   Med: 13.02   Max: 19.8
Current: 8.26


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of AutoZone was 19.80%. The lowest was 8.26%. And the median was 13.02%.

MEX:AZO's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
78.93% of 1324 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25 vs MEX:AZO: 8.26


AutoZone FCF Margin % Related Terms


AutoZone FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AutoZone's FCF 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.

AutoZone FCF Margin % Chart

AutoZone Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.80 15.62 12.28 10.45 9.45

AutoZone Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
FCF Margin % 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 9.48 8.19 13.59 0.86 9.43

MEX:AZO vs ORLY, BWA, MOD: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, AutoZone's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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.


AutoZone FCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where AutoZone's FCF Margin % falls into.


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AutoZone FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

AutoZone's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=33761.787/357193.502
=9.45 %

AutoZone's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: May. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=7919.802/83989.514
=9.43 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 9.43% mean?
AutoZone (MEX:AZO) has a FCF Margin % of 9.43% as of May. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on AutoZone and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 13.02. Over the past decade, AutoZone's FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.26 to 19.80. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoZone ranks #279 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is AutoZone's FCF Margin % too high?
AutoZone's current FCF Margin % of 9.43% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 13.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.26 to a high of 19.80. The Vehicles & Parts industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. AutoZone's value of 9.43% is 319.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AutoZone ranks #279 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AutoZone has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoZone's FCF Margin % compare to ORLY and BWA?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoZone ranks #279 out of 1324 companies for FCF Margin %. This places AutoZone in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. AutoZone's value of 9.43% is 319.1% above this benchmark. Historically, AutoZone's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.26 to 19.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.02 vs. the industry median of 2.25, 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 FCF Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median FCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,324 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AutoZone's current FCF Margin % of 9.43% is 319.1% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on AutoZone and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AutoZone's current FCF Margin % is 9.43%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 13.02. 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 (MEX:AZO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN62,981.09, compared to a current price of MXN53,230.00 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 9.43%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 13.02 and 319.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. AutoZone's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AutoZone (MEX:AZO), the current FCF Margin % is 9.43% as of May. 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 (MEX:AZO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoZone stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN53,230.00 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN62,981.09. GuruFocus considers AutoZone to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:AZO:

  • FCF Margin %: 9.43% (28% below median its 10-year median of 13.02)
  • GF Value™: MXN62,981.09 vs. price of MXN53,230.00 (15.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 319.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#279 of 1324)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AZO 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%.
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