AutoNationSTU:RWI -0.95%79 Pretax Margin % is 4.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 3.23. GuruFocus rates STU:RWI with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €182.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, AutoNation ranks worse than 56.98% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. AutoNation's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €238 Mil. AutoNation's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,668 Mil. Therefore, AutoNation's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AutoNation's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:RWI'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.47 Med: 3.23 Max: 7
Current: 3.37
STU:RWI's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 56.98% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.42
vs STU:RWI: 3.37
AutoNation (STU:RWI) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
AutoNation Pretax Margin % Related Terms
AutoNation Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AutoNation's Pretax 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.
STU:RWI vs KMX, LAD, RUSHA: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, AutoNation's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoNation's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AutoNation's Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % of 4.21% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 3.23. Over the past decade, AutoNation's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.47 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #755 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is AutoNation's Pretax Margin % too high?
AutoNation's current Pretax Margin % of 4.21% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 3.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.47 to a high of 7.00. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.42. AutoNation's value of 4.21% is 4.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #755 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Pretax Margin % compare to KMX and LAD?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #755 out of 1325 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places AutoNation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.42. AutoNation's value of 4.21% is 4.8% below this benchmark. Historically, AutoNation's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.47 to 7.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.23 vs. the industry median of 4.42, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.42, based on 1,325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AutoNation's current Pretax Margin % of 4.21% is 4.8% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AutoNation's current Pretax Margin % is 4.21%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 3.23. 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 €182.82, compared to a current price of €167.40 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.21%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 3.23 and 4.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.42. AutoNation's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AutoNation (STU:RWI), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.21% 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 €167.40 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €182.82.
GuruFocus considers AutoNation to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:RWI:
Pretax Margin %: 4.21% (30% above median its 10-year median of 3.23)
GF Value™: €182.82 vs. price of €167.40 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#755 of 1325)
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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