AN Autonation PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Feb 21, 2025, the AN stock has a PE ratio of 10.61. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $17.09 and the stock price of $181.36 per share. An increase of 16% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 9.1 of the last four quarters.
AN PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Autonation over the last ten years is 10.06. The current 10.61 P/E ratio is 5% higher 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.
Autonation PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 65.74% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -60.89% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.94 | 51.52% | $169.84 | $17.09 |
| 2023 | 6.56 | 49.77% | $150.18 | $22.89 |
| 2022 | 4.38 | -30.7% | $107.3 | $24.47 |
| 2021 | 6.32 | -60.89% | $116.85 | $18.5 |
| 2020 | 16.16 | 65.74% | $69.79 | $4.32 |
| 2019 | 9.75 | 19.05% | $48.63 | $4.99 |
| 2018 | 8.19 | -29.15% | $35.7 | $4.36 |
| 2017 | 11.56 | -0.69% | $51.33 | $4.44 |
| 2016 | 11.64 | -23.32% | $48.65 | $4.18 |
| 2015 | 15.18 | -10.28% | $59.66 | $3.93 |
| 2014 | 16.92 | 5.22% | $60.41 | $3.57 |
| 2013 | 16.08 | 3.68% | $49.69 | $3.09 |
| 2012 | 15.51 | -18.41% | $39.7 | $2.56 |
| 2011 | 19.01 | -2.91% | $36.87 | $1.94 |
| 2010 | 19.58 | 14.5% | $28.2 | $1.44 |
Autonation PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 9.94 | -2.64% | $169.84 | $17.09 |
| Sep 2024 | 10.21 | 18.31% | $178.92 | $17.53 |
| Jun 2024 | 8.63 | 11.07% | $159.38 | $18.46 |
| Mar 2024 | 7.77 | 18.45% | $165.58 | $21.3 |
| Dec 2023 | 6.56 | 2.18% | $150.18 | $22.89 |
| Sep 2023 | 6.42 | -5.03% | $151.4 | $23.59 |
| Jun 2023 | 6.76 | 24.72% | $164.61 | $24.35 |
| Mar 2023 | 5.42 | 23.74% | $134.36 | $24.8 |
| Dec 2022 | 4.38 | 5.04% | $107.3 | $24.47 |
| Sep 2022 | 4.17 | -13.13% | $101.87 | $24.44 |
| Jun 2022 | 4.8 | 4.35% | $111.76 | $23.26 |
| Mar 2022 | 4.6 | -27.22% | $99.58 | $21.63 |
| Dec 2021 | 6.32 | -23.95% | $116.85 | $18.5 |
| Sep 2021 | 8.31 | 1.34% | $121.76 | $14.66 |
| Jun 2021 | 8.2 | -13.23% | $94.81 | $11.56 |
AN average PE ratio chart
AN's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
AN PE vs peers
AN's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks CPRT and KMX. Autonation is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (10.61) than its peers average of 18.0.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AN Autonation Inc | 10.61 | $7.08B |
| SAH Sonic Automotive Inc | 10.82 | $2.31B |
| PAG Penske Automotive Group Inc | 11.91 | $10.92B |
| LAD Lithia Motors Inc | 11.93 | $9.33B |
| GPI Group 1 Automotive Inc | 12.21 | $5.98B |
| RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc | 14.29 | $4.4B |
| ABG Asbury Automotive Group Inc | 15.45 | $5.41B |
| KMX Carmax Inc | 28 | $12.71B |
| CPRT Copart Inc | 38.76 | $54.53B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Autonation's PE ratio?
AN's price to earnings ratio is 10.61 as of Feb 21, 2025.
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 6.64.
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 8.55.
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 5% above its 10-year historical average.
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 (Feb 21, 2025), Autonation's share price is $181.36. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $17.09. Therefore, Autonation's PE ratio for today is 10.61. PE RATIO(10.61) = STOCK PRICE($181.36) / TTM EPS($17.09)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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