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AutoNationAN -0.99%84 Market Cap is $6,917 Mil as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates AN with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $214.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,340 Vehicles & Parts companies, AutoNation ranks better than 93.73% on this metric.
Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). AutoNation's share price for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $185.79. AutoNation's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 33 Mil. Therefore, AutoNation's market cap for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $6,155 Mil.
AutoNation's quarterly market cap
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($7,268 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($6,622 Mil) and
declined
from Mar. 2026 ($6,622 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($6,155 Mil).
AutoNation's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($6,254 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($6,630 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($6,630 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($7,268 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. AutoNation's Enterprise Value for Today is $18,195 Mil.
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
AutoNation Market Cap Related Terms
AutoNation Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AutoNation's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoNation's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AutoNation's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
AutoNation's Market Cap 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 (AN) has a Market Cap of $6,917 Mil as of Aug. 09, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #84 out of 1340 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is AutoNation's Market Cap too high?
AutoNation's current Market Cap is $6,917 Mil. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Market Cap is 268.87. AutoNation's value of $6,917 Mil is 2472.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #84 out of 1340 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AutoNation has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoNation's Market Cap compare to LAD and ALTB?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #84 out of 1340 companies for Market Cap. This places AutoNation in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 268.87. AutoNation's value of $6,917 Mil is 2472.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Market Cap among Vehicles & Parts companies is 268.87, based on 1,340 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AutoNation's current Market Cap of $6,917 Mil is 2472.6% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Market Cap is 268.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AutoNation's current Market Cap is $6,917 Mil. 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 $214.16, compared to a current price of $209.23 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $6,917 Mil and 2472.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 268.87. AutoNation's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AutoNation (AN), the current Market Cap is $6,917 Mil as of Aug. 09, 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 $209.23 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $214.16.
GuruFocus considers AutoNation to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AN:
Market Cap: $6,917 Mil
GF Value™: $214.16 vs. price of $209.23 (2.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2472.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#84 of 1340)
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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