AutoNation (STU:RWI) OCF Margin %: 0.34% (As of Mar. 2026) — 87% Below Median


STU:RWI AutoNation Inc STU:RWI
77 GF Score
Price €169.00
GF Value €184.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is AutoNation OCF Margin %?

AutoNation STU:RWI -1.40% 77 OCF Margin % is 0.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 2.60. GuruFocus rates STU:RWI with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €184.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,323 Vehicles & Parts companies, AutoNation ranks worse than 82.09% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. AutoNation's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €19 Mil. AutoNation's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,668 Mil. Therefore, AutoNation's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34%.

As of today, AutoNation's current OCF Yield % is 2.90%.

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

STU:RWI' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 2.6   Max: 6.3
Current: 0.66


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of AutoNation was 6.30%. The lowest was 0.40%. And the median was 2.60%.

STU:RWI's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
82.09% of 1323 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 7.12 vs STU:RWI: 0.66


AutoNation OCF Margin % Related Terms


AutoNation OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AutoNation's OCF 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.

AutoNation OCF Margin % Chart

AutoNation Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.30 6.18 2.69 1.18 0.40

AutoNation Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF 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 -0.78 -2.55 2.72 2.17 0.34

STU:RWI vs KMX, LAD, RUSHA: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, AutoNation's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.


AutoNation OCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where AutoNation's OCF Margin % falls into.


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AutoNation OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

AutoNation's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=95.563/23597.216
=0.40 %

AutoNation's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=19.203/5667.566
=0.34 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 0.34% mean?
AutoNation (STU:RWI) has a OCF Margin % of 0.34% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 2.60. Over the past decade, AutoNation's OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.40 to 6.30. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #1086 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is AutoNation's OCF Margin % too high?
AutoNation's current OCF Margin % of 0.34% is 87% below median its 10-year median of 2.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 6.30. The Vehicles & Parts industry median OCF Margin % is 7.12. AutoNation's value of 0.34% is 95.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #1086 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AutoNation has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoNation's OCF Margin % compare to KMX and LAD?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #1086 out of 1323 companies for OCF Margin %. This places AutoNation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.12. AutoNation's value of 0.34% is 95.2% below this benchmark. Historically, AutoNation's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.40 to 6.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.60 vs. the industry median of 7.12, AutoNation has consistently been below 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 OCF Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median OCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.12, based on 1,323 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AutoNation's current OCF Margin % of 0.34% is 95.2% below 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AutoNation's current OCF Margin % is 0.34%, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 2.60. 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 €184.17, compared to a current price of €169.00 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 0.34%, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 2.60 and 95.2% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.12. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AutoNation (STU:RWI), the current OCF Margin % is 0.34% as of Mar. 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 €169.00 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €184.17. GuruFocus considers AutoNation to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:RWI:

  • OCF Margin %: 0.34% (87% below median its 10-year median of 2.60)
  • GF Value™: €184.17 vs. price of €169.00 (8.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.2% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1086 of 1323)

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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