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AN Autonation PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Mar 27, 2024, the AN stock has a PE ratio of 7.32. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $22.89 and the stock price of $167.46 per share. An increase of 16% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 6.3 of the last four quarters.

AN PE ratio history

How has AN's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Autonation over the last ten years is 10.8. The current 7.32 P/E ratio is 32% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, AN's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2020 quarter at 20.04, with a price of $28.06 and an EPS of $1.4. The Sep 2022 quarter marked the lowest point at 4.17, with a price of $101.87 and an EPS of $24.44.

Average
10.8
Median
10.44
Minimum
4.17
Maximum
20.04

Autonation PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 65.74% in 2020

Maximum annual decrease: -60.89% in 2021

Year PE ratio Change
2023 6.56 49.77%
2022 4.38 -30.7%
2021 6.32 -60.89%
2020 16.16 65.74%
2019 9.75 19.05%
2018 8.19 -29.15%
2017 11.56 -0.69%
2016 11.64 -23.32%
2015 15.18 -10.28%
2014 16.92 5.22%

AN average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of AN for the past years

AN's current PE ratio is higher than the 3-year average, but it is lower than its 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
6.28
5-year avg
8.69
10-year avg
10.8
15-year avg
12.81

AN PE vs peers

What is AN's PE ratio compared to its peers

AN's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks CPRT and KMX, but it is higher than GPI's. Autonation is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (7.32) than its peers average of 15.63.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
GPI Group 1 Automotive Inc 6.84 $4.01B
AN Autonation Inc 7.29 $6.96B
ABG Asbury Automotive Group Inc 8.12 $4.78B
LAD Lithia Motors Inc 8.33 $8.34B
PAG Penske Automotive Group Inc 10.49 $10.89B
SAH Sonic Automotive Inc 11.2 $1.94B
RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc 12.45 $4.15B
KMX Carmax Inc 27.69 $13.77B
CPRT Copart Inc 40.6 $55.43B

Frequently asked questions

What is Autonation's PE ratio?

AN's price to earnings ratio is 7.32 as of Mar 27, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Autonation (AN)?

As an average over the last 3 years, AN stock has a PE ratio of 6.28.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Autonation (AN)?

As an average over the last 5 years, AN stock has a PE ratio of 8.69.

What is the highest PE ratio for AN?

Over the last ten years, the Mar 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 20.04.

How does the current PE ratio for AN compare to its historical average?

AN's current price to earnings ratio is 32% below its 10-year historical average.

Why is Autonation's PE ratio so low?

AN's PE ratio of 7.32 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.

How is AN's PE ratio calculated (Autonation PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Mar 27, 2024), Autonation's share price is $167.46. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $22.89. Therefore, Autonation's PE ratio for today is 7.32. PE RATIO(7.32) = STOCK PRICE($167.46) / TTM EPS($22.89)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.