AutoNation ( NYSE:AN – Get Free Report ) is one of 285 public companies in the “Specialty Retail” industry, but how does it weigh in compared to its rivals? We will compare AutoNation to related companies based on the strength of its dividends, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
94.6% of AutoNation shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.6% of shares of all “Specialty Retail” companies are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of AutoNation shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 20.5% of shares of all “Specialty Retail” companies are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
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Valuation and Earnings
This table compares AutoNation and its rivals revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
Gross Revenue Net Income Price/Earnings Ratio
AutoNation $27.63 billion $649.10 million 8.83
AutoNation Competitors $7.05 billion $386.47 million 32.34
AutoNation has higher revenue and earnings than its rivals. AutoNation is trad...