AutoNation Valuation

RWI Stock  EUR 169.85  0.60  0.35%   
At this time, the firm appears to be overvalued. AutoNation shows a prevailing Real Value of €146.34 per share. The current price of the firm is €169.85. Our model approximates the value of AutoNation from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Profit Margin of 0.02 %, return on equity of 0.27, and Current Valuation of 15.07 B as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy.
Price Book
3.4113
Enterprise Value
15.1 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
11.2966
Price Sales
0.2141
Forward PE
11.0742
Overvalued
Today
169.85
Please note that AutoNation's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of AutoNation is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing AutoNation's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
The fair value of the AutoNation stock is determined by what a typical buyer is willing to pay for full or partial control of AutoNation. Since AutoNation is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of AutoNation Stock. However, AutoNation's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  169.85 Real  146.34 Hype  169.54 Naive  173.43
The real value of AutoNation Stock, also known as its intrinsic value, is the underlying worth of AutoNation Company, which is reflected in its stock price. It is based on AutoNation's financial performance, growth prospects, management team, or industry conditions. The intrinsic value of AutoNation's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, or news.
144.37
Downside
146.34
Real Value
186.84
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of AutoNation helps investors to forecast how AutoNation stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of AutoNation more accurately as focusing exclusively on AutoNation's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates
LowProjectedHigh
2.963.964.60
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
167.57169.54171.51
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNext ValueHigh
171.46173.43175.41
Details

AutoNation Cash

115.12 Million

AutoNation Total Value Analysis

AutoNation is at this time estimated to have takeover price of 15.07 B with market capitalization of 5.92 B, debt of 4.17 B, and cash on hands of 48.7 M. Please note that takeover price may be misleading and is a subject to mistakes in financial statements. We encourage investors to thoroughly investigate all of the AutoNation fundamentals before making investing decisions based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
15.07 B
5.92 B
4.17 B
48.7 M

AutoNation Investor Information

About 98.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The book value of AutoNation was at this time reported as 56.46. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.94. AutoNation recorded earning per share (EPS) of 14.39. The entity had not issued any dividends in recent years. Based on the analysis of AutoNation's profitability, liquidity, and operating efficiency, AutoNation is not in a good financial situation at the moment. It has a very high risk of going through financial straits in March.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Total Cash From Operating Activities106.3 M111.9 M
Notably Down
Pretty Stable
Operating Income1.3 B1.3 B
Fairly Down
Slightly volatile

AutoNation Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. AutoNation has an asset utilization ratio of 191.99 percent. This implies that the Company is making €1.92 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that AutoNation is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
Covid
 
Interest Hikes

AutoNation Profitability Analysis

Considering AutoNation's profitability and operating efficiency indicators, AutoNation may not be well positioned to generate adequate gross income at the moment. It has a very high risk of underperforming in March. Profitability indicators assess AutoNation's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Income  
First Reported
2016-12-31
Previous Quarter
215.1 M
Current Value
172.1 M
Quarterly Volatility
120.9 M
 
Covid
 
Interest Hikes
The current Gross Profit is estimated to decrease to about 4.4 B
For AutoNation profitability analysis, we use financial ratios and fundamental drivers that measure the ability of AutoNation to generate income relative to revenue, assets, operating costs, and current equity. These fundamental indicators attest to how well AutoNation utilizes its assets to generate profit and value for its shareholders. The profitability module also shows relationships between AutoNation's most relevant fundamental drivers. It provides multiple suggestions of what could affect the performance of AutoNation over time as well as its relative position and ranking within its peers.

AutoNation Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

By analyzing AutoNation's earnings estimates, investors can diagnose different trends across AutoNation's analyst sentiment over time as well as compare current EPS estimates against different timeframes. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for AutoNation is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
Covid
 
Interest Hikes
AutoNation is projected to generate 3.96 in earnings per share on the 30th of September 2021. AutoNation earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected AutoNation EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on AutoNation's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as AutoNation, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm.

AutoNation Ownership Allocation

AutoNation holds a total of 34.71 Million outstanding shares. The majority of AutoNation outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. These outside corporations are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to acquire positions in AutoNation to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in AutoNation. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of AutoNation as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that no matter how many assets the company secures, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.

AutoNation Profitability Analysis

The company reported the revenue of 27.63 B. Net Income was 649.1 M with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 4.95 B.
Please note that valuation analysis is one of the essential comprehensive assessments in business. It evaluates AutoNation's worth, which you can determine by considering its current assets, liabilities and future cash flows. The investors' valuation analysis is an important metric that will give you a perspective on different companies. It helps you know the worth of the potential investment in AutoNation and how it compares across the competition.

About AutoNation Valuation

The stock valuation mechanism determines AutoNation's current worth on a weekly basis. Our valuation model uses a comparative analysis of AutoNation. We calculate exposure to AutoNation's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of AutoNation's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit4.9 B4.4 B

AutoNation Quarterly Retained Earnings

5.98 Billion

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