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As of today (2026-07-27), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of AutoNation is 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AutoNation's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:RWI's Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 2.475 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Yield % only.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
AutoNation (STU:RWI) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
The historical data trend for AutoNation's Dividend Yield % 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, ALTB, RUSHA: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, AutoNation's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoNation's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AutoNation's Dividend Yield % falls into.
AutoNation (STU:RWI) has a Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Jul. 27, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #999999 out of 864 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is AutoNation's Dividend Yield % too high?
AutoNation's current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #999999 out of 864 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AutoNation has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoNation's Dividend Yield % compare to LAD and ALTB?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoNation ranks #999999 out of 864 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places AutoNation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.48. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.48, based on 864 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on AutoNation and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AutoNation's current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €183.65, compared to a current price of €183.10 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. AutoNation's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AutoNation (STU:RWI), the current Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jul. 27, 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 €183.10 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €183.65.
GuruFocus considers AutoNation to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:RWI:
Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: €183.65 vs. price of €183.10 (0.3% below fair value)
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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