AutoNation (STU:RWI) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


STU:RWI AutoNation Inc STU:RWI
77 GF Score
Price €161.70
GF Value €183.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is AutoNation Moat Score?

AutoNation STU:RWI -0.61% 77 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:RWI with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €183.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,317 Vehicles & Parts companies, AutoNation ranks better than 94.53% on this metric.

AutoNation has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

AutoNation has Narrow Moat: AutoNation has a solid narrow moat with a strong brand in automotive retail and a significant market share. It benefits from economies of scale and a superior distribution network. However, the industry faces competitive pressures, limiting its pricing power and customer switching costs.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes AutoNation might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

AutoNation  (STU:RWI) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

AutoNation Moat Score Related Terms

STU:RWI vs LAD, RUSHA, KMX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, AutoNation's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoNation's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AutoNation's Moat Score falls into.


STU:RWI
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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
AutoNation (STU:RWI) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #72 out of 1317 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is AutoNation's Moat Score too high?
AutoNation's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #72 out of 1317 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 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoNation's Moat Score compare to LAD and RUSHA?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #72 out of 1317 companies for Moat Score. This places AutoNation in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. AutoNation's current Moat Score is 5. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €183.89, compared to a current price of €161.70 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. AutoNation's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AutoNation (STU:RWI), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 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 €161.70 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €183.89. GuruFocus considers AutoNation to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:RWI:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €183.89 vs. price of €161.70 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 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.
77GF Score

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