Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
AutoNation Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
27.7%
FY2025
5-year range
11.8% / 46.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-1.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#48 of 197
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
AutoNation's return on equity (roe) of 27.7% is higher than 76% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 11.8% in FY2022 to 46.2% in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
27.7% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +13.1%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Declined from 46.2% to 27.7% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +15.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- +13.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+167.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 1.6% year-over-year.
- Currently 17.4pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 27.7% | -1.6% |
| FY2024 | 28.2% | -39.0% |
| FY2023 | 46.2% | +291.6% |
| FY2022 | 11.8% | -17.1% |
| FY2021 | 14.2% | -2.4% |
| FY2020 | 14.6% | -20.5% |
| FY2019 | 18.3% | -1.6% |
| FY2018 | 18.6% | -1.1% |
| FY2017 | 18.8% | +1.1% |
| FY2016 | 18.6% | +2.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026