AutoNation (STU:RWI) Research & Development: €0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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 Research & Development?

AutoNation STU:RWI -1.40% 77 Research & Development is €0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. AutoNation's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil.

AutoNation  (STU:RWI) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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AutoNation Research & Development Historical Data

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AutoNation Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0 Mil.

* 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of €0 Mil mean?
AutoNation (STU:RWI) has a Research & Development of €0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors.
Is AutoNation's Research & Development too high?
AutoNation's current Research & Development is €0 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to KMX and LAD?
AutoNation's Research & Development of €0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. AutoNation's current Research & Development is €0 Mil. 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 Research & Development is €0 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AutoNation (STU:RWI), the current Research & Development is €0 Mil 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:

  • Research & Development: €0 Mil
  • GF Value™: €184.17 vs. price of €169.00 (8.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 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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