AutoNation (STU:RWI) Growth Rank: 6 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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STU:RWI AutoNation Inc STU:RWI
83 GF Score
Price €170.90
GF Value €189.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is AutoNation Growth Rank?

AutoNation STU:RWI -0.23% 83 Growth Rank is 6 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates STU:RWI with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €189.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

AutoNation has the Growth Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

STU:RWI vs LAD, ALTB, RUSHA: Growth Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where AutoNation's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 6 mean?
AutoNation (STU:RWI) has a Growth Rank of 6 as of Aug. 23, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, AutoNation's Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is AutoNation's Growth Rank too high?
AutoNation's current Growth Rank of 6 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, AutoNation has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoNation's Growth Rank compare to LAD and ALTB?
AutoNation's Growth Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. Historically, AutoNation's own Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. AutoNation's current Growth Rank is 6, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 €189.18, compared to a current price of €170.90 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 6, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AutoNation (STU:RWI), the current Growth Rank is 6 as of Aug. 23, 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 €170.90 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €189.18. GuruFocus considers AutoNation to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:RWI:

  • Growth Rank: 6 (25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: €189.18 vs. price of €170.90 (9.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 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.
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