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The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. AutoNation's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,668 Mil. AutoNation's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €148 Mil.
Hence, AutoNation's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.42.
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
AutoNation Receivables Turnover Related Terms
AutoNation Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AutoNation's Receivables Turnover 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 LAD, RUSHA, KMX: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, AutoNation's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoNation's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AutoNation's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 38.42 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #14 out of 1315 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is AutoNation's Receivables Turnover too high?
AutoNation's current Receivables Turnover is 38.42. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.98. AutoNation's value of 38.42 is 542.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #14 out of 1315 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 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoNation's Receivables Turnover compare to LAD and RUSHA?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #14 out of 1315 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places AutoNation in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.98. AutoNation's value of 38.42 is 542.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.98, based on 1,315 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AutoNation's current Receivables Turnover of 38.42 is 542.5% above 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AutoNation's current Receivables Turnover is 38.42. 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 €176.86, compared to a current price of €171.10 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 38.42 and 542.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 5.98. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AutoNation (STU:RWI), the current Receivables Turnover is 38.42 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 €171.10 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €176.86.
GuruFocus considers AutoNation to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:RWI:
Receivables Turnover: 38.42
GF Value™: €176.86 vs. price of €171.10 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 542.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#14 of 1315)
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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