AutoNation (STU:RWI) Institutional Ownership: 42.09% (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

STU:RWI AutoNation Inc STU:RWI
79 GF Score
Price €179.30
GF Value €183.18
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is AutoNation Institutional Ownership?

AutoNation STU:RWI -1.54% 79 Institutional Ownership is 42.09% as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:RWI with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €183.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, AutoNation's institutional ownership is 42.09%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, AutoNation's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, AutoNation's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 66.97%.

AutoNation Institutional Ownership Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for AutoNation's Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership Chart

AutoNation Historical Data

The historical data trend for AutoNation can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 41.73 42.03 42.01 42.32 42.27 41.97 41.32 42.06 41.89 42.09
STU:RWI
79GF Score
AutoNation Inc STU:RWI
Institutional Ownership is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

AutoNation Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 42.09% mean?
AutoNation (STU:RWI) has a Institutional Ownership of 42.09% as of Jul. 19, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors.
Is AutoNation's Institutional Ownership too high?
AutoNation's current Institutional Ownership is 42.09%. Overall, AutoNation has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoNation's Institutional Ownership compare to LAD and RUSHA?
AutoNation's Institutional Ownership of 42.09% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. AutoNation's current Institutional Ownership is 42.09%. 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 €183.18, compared to a current price of €179.30 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 42.09%. AutoNation's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AutoNation (STU:RWI), the current Institutional Ownership is 42.09% as of Jul. 19, 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 €179.30 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €183.18. GuruFocus considers AutoNation to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:RWI:

  • Institutional Ownership: 42.09%
  • GF Value™: €183.18 vs. price of €179.30 (2.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

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.
79GF Score

Get the complete analysis for STU:RWI

Institutional Ownership is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€179.30
Price
€183.18
GF Value