AN Autonation PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of May 27, 2025, the AN stock has a PE ratio of 10.86. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $17.07 and the stock price of $185.45 per share. An increase of 14% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 9.6 of the last four quarters.
AN PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Autonation over the last ten years is 9.87. The current 10.86 P/E ratio is 10% 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 history chart
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 9.49 | -4.53% | $161.92 | $17.07 |
| 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 |
AN Price vs fair value
You can ether set your own Fair P/E multiple or use one of the automatically calculated Fair P/E multiples.
Fair P/E calculation
PE Ratio is an attempt to estimate a fair PE ratio of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
This formula is a modified version of the classic Graham-Dodd Formula (V= EPS x (8.5+2g)), originally developed by Benjamin Graham, to calculate the fair price of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
The formula we have created is an adaptation of this approach, designed to maintain a balance between simplicity and growth sensitivity.
It is calculated using the following formula:
IF g < 5: Fair PE = b
IF g >= 5: Fair PE = m × g
Here’s what each part of the formula means:
g: Growth is calculated as the average of the three-year average EPS growth rate and the one-year EPS growth rate (annually). This approach provides a balanced measure of growth by factoring in both the long-term growth trend and the most recent annual growth performance. If one of the growth metrics is not available, the remaining metric is used to determine growth. The fair P/E value is capped at 100 to prevent distortions caused by extreme EPS growth rates, such as those resulting from large percentage increases from a low base.
m: This is the long term historical median PEG (Price/Earnings to Growth) ratio of the overall market. It serves as a benchmark, adjusting the Fair PE based on typical market conditions.
b: Base PE (static value set to 8). If the company's growth rate is less than 5, the Fair PE is set at a conservative baseline of 8. This is because declining companies generally deserve a lower PE ratio.
Fixed vs Dynamic
Fixed: The Fair PE ratio for all data points is calculated using a single, constant average EPS growth rate, determined based on the most recent period. This means that the same growth rate is applied to all historical data points. Dynamic: The Fair PE ratio for each historical data point is calculated using the trailing average EPS growth rate specific to that point in time. This means that for each data point, the corresponding trailing EPS growth rate is used, ensuring that the Fair PE ratio reflects the growth conditions that were relevant at that specific point in history.
AN average PE ratio chart
AN's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE vs average
AN PE vs peers
AN's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks CPRT and PAG, but it is higher than LAD's and SAH's. Autonation is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (10.86) than its peers average of 15.25.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SAH Sonic Automotive Inc | 9.65 | $2.36B |
| LAD Lithia Motors Inc | 9.93 | $8.22B |
| AN Autonation Inc | 10.86 | $6.99B |
| ABG Asbury Automotive Group Inc | 10.9 | $4.52B |
| PAG Penske Automotive Group Inc | 11.56 | $10.86B |
| GPI Group 1 Automotive Inc | 12.13 | $5.61B |
| RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc | 13.5 | $3.9B |
| KMX Carmax Inc | 19.55 | $9.61B |
| CPRT Copart Inc | 34.75 | $51.03B |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Autonation's PE ratio?
AN's price to earnings ratio is 10.86 as of May 27, 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 7.05.
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 8.02.
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 10% 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 (May 27, 2025), Autonation's share price is $185.45. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $17.07. Therefore, Autonation's PE ratio for today is 10.86. PE RATIO(10.86) = STOCK PRICE($185.45) / TTM EPS($17.07)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.