AN vs the Top Picks average
| Pillar | AN | Book avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 72 | 83 | -11 |
| Growth | 50 | 89 | -39 |
| Value | 41 | 76 | -35 |
Average of today's Top 30 (mean score 82.6); size and sector limits also decide the book.
One point per daily run; read From → To for the actual range.
AN at a glance
Same audited fundamentals as the score, unless a card says otherwise.
Analyst estimate revisions
| 30-day change | -3.3% |
|---|---|
| 90-day change | -1.4% |
| Forward EPS estimate | $23.96 |
Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect AN to earn is drifting lower (-1.4%). The estimate is derived from price and forward P/E captured at the same instant, so a moving share price does not move this number — only a changed forecast does.
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AutoNation, Inc. (AN): score, valuation & FAQ
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) is an Auto & Truck Dealerships company that scores 53.1 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a middling reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
Its strongest graded signals are P/S (A) and PEG (A), while D/E (D) and FCF (F) rate weaker.
Is AN a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores AN 53.1 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a middling reading. That is driven by P/S (A) and PEG (A). A score is a quantitative screen of AutoNation, Inc.'s fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does AN score 53.1 on Bull Rankings?
The score leans on quality at 72.3 out of 100, with value the weakest pillar at 41.2 — the three combine geometrically, so a weak one cannot be papered over by a strong one. AN earns its highest marks on P/S (A) and PEG (A), and is held back by D/E (D) and FCF (F). Each signal is graded against sector-aware thresholds rather than one absolute bar, so AN is measured against Auto & Truck Dealerships peers, not against the market as a whole.
Is AN overvalued or undervalued?
We don't compute a reliable discounted-cash-flow value for AN — typically because it is not yet consistently profitable or free-cash-flow positive — so its valuation rests on growth and price-to-sales rather than on earnings-based intrinsic value. Judge it on the trajectory of the business, not a single multiple.
What are the main risks of investing in AN?
D/E 5.02 is elevated — limits strategic flexibility and raises refinancing exposure if rates stay higher for longer. Free cash flow is negative (-$104m) — capital raises or debt issuance likely required; dilution / leverage risk. Down 33% from the 52-week high — the market is pricing in something the screen can't see; verify the bear case before sizing up.
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