Company / Operating Margin
AutoNation Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
4.5%
FY2025
5-year range
2.8% / 6.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-8.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#138 of 195
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
At 4.5%, AutoNation's operating margin ranks #138 of 195 in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 2.8% in FY2022 to 6.1% in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
4.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.9%.
Declined from 6.1% to 4.5% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +1.7pp
- 5-Year Change
- +0.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#138 of 195 in Consumer DiscretionaryTop 71% of 195This company 4.5% Sector average 3.6%
▼
+25.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 8.0% year-over-year.
- Currently 0.9pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2022.
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 | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 4.5% | -8.0% |
| FY2024 | 4.9% | -20.4% |
| FY2023 | 6.1% | +122.1% |
| FY2022 | 2.8% | -28.5% |
| FY2021 | 3.9% | +6.3% |
| FY2020 | 3.6% | -7.4% |
| FY2019 | 3.9% | -4.9% |
| FY2018 | 4.1% | -1.7% |
| FY2017 | 4.2% | +1.7% |
| FY2016 | 4.1% | -2.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026