AutoNation (STU:RWI) Tax Rate %: 25.50% (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:RWI AutoNation Inc STU:RWI
79 GF Score
Price €173.70
GF Value €184.43
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is AutoNation Tax Rate %?

AutoNation STU:RWI 79 Tax Rate % is 25.50% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:RWI with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €184.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. AutoNation's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €61 Mil. AutoNation's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €238 Mil. Therefore, AutoNation's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.50%.

AutoNation Tax Rate % Related Terms

AutoNation Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AutoNation's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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AutoNation Tax Rate % Chart

AutoNation Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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AutoNation Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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AutoNation Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

AutoNation's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=201.032/755.363
=26.61 %

AutoNation's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=60.809/238.48
=25.50 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 25.50% mean?
AutoNation (STU:RWI) has a Tax Rate % of 25.50% as of Mar. 2026.
Is AutoNation's Tax Rate % too high?
AutoNation's current Tax Rate % is 25.50%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to LAD and RUSHA?
AutoNation's Tax Rate % of 25.50% 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 Tax Rate % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. AutoNation's current Tax Rate % is 25.50%. 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 €184.43, compared to a current price of €173.70 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 25.50%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AutoNation (STU:RWI), the current Tax Rate % is 25.50% 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 €173.70 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €184.43. GuruFocus considers AutoNation to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:RWI:

  • Tax Rate %: 25.50%
  • GF Value™: €184.43 vs. price of €173.70 (5.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 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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