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AutoNationSTU:RWI +1.43%83 12-1 Month Momentum % is -2.18% as of Aug. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:RWI with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €185.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,298 Vehicles & Parts companies, AutoNation ranks better than 59.24% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-28), AutoNation's 12-1 Month Momentum % is -2.18%.
The industry rank for AutoNation's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:RWI's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 59.24% of 1298
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -11.355
vs STU:RWI: -2.18
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
AutoNation 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
STU:RWI vs LAD, ALTB, RUSHA: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, AutoNation's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoNation's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AutoNation's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
* 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 (STU:RWI) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of -2.18% as of Aug. 28, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #529 out of 1298 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is AutoNation's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
AutoNation's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -2.18%. Based on the distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #529 out of 1298 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AutoNation has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoNation's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to LAD and ALTB?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #529 out of 1298 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This puts AutoNation in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 12-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. AutoNation's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -2.18%. 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 €185.02, compared to a current price of €170.80 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -2.18%. AutoNation's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AutoNation (STU:RWI), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -2.18% as of Aug. 28, 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 €170.80 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €185.02.
GuruFocus considers AutoNation to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:RWI:
12-1 Month Momentum %: -2.18%
GF Value™: €185.02 vs. price of €170.80 (7.7% below fair value)
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 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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