Company / Gross Margin
AutoNation Gross Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
17.9%
FY2025
5-year range
16.5% / 19.0%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+0.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#103 of 120
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
AutoNation's gross margin of 17.9% is lower than 86% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). Gross Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 15.3% in FY2018 to 19.0% in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
17.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.0%.
Declined from 19.0% to 17.9% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- +2.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Bottom 14% in Consumer DiscretionaryTop 86% of 120This company 17.9% Sector average 36.2%
▼
-50.5% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, gross margin increased 0.2% year-over-year.
- Currently 18.3pp below the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak gross margin was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest gross margin in the period was in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low earnings quality (accrual-heavy earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 26.4%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 17.9% | +0.2% |
| FY2024 | 17.9% | -6.1% |
| FY2023 | 19.0% | +8.9% |
| FY2022 | 17.5% | +5.9% |
| FY2021 | 16.5% | +4.0% |
| FY2020 | 15.9% | +1.7% |
| FY2019 | 15.6% | +1.8% |
| FY2018 | 15.3% | -1.9% |
| FY2017 | 15.6% | +2.0% |
| FY2016 | 15.3% | -2.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026