AutoNation (STU:RWI) Total Operating Expense: €3,147 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:RWI AutoNation Inc STU:RWI
78 GF Score
Price €162.40
GF Value €182.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is AutoNation Total Operating Expense?

AutoNation STU:RWI -0.18% 78 Total Operating Expense is €3,147 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:RWI with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €182.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

AutoNation's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €801 Mil. AutoNation's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,147 Mil.

AutoNation Total Operating Expense Related Terms

AutoNation Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

AutoNation Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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AutoNation Quarterly Data
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AutoNation Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 €3,147 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of €3,147 Mil mean?
AutoNation (STU:RWI) has a Total Operating Expense of €3,147 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors.
Is AutoNation's Total Operating Expense too high?
AutoNation's current Total Operating Expense is €3,147 Mil. Overall, AutoNation has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoNation's Total Operating Expense compare to LAD and RUSHA?
AutoNation's Total Operating Expense of €3,147 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 Total Operating Expense for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. AutoNation's current Total Operating Expense is €3,147 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €182.71, compared to a current price of €162.40 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €3,147 Mil. AutoNation's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AutoNation (STU:RWI), the current Total Operating Expense is €3,147 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 €162.40 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €182.71. GuruFocus considers AutoNation to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:RWI:

  • Total Operating Expense: €3,147 Mil
  • GF Value™: €182.71 vs. price of €162.40 (11.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 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

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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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