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AutoNation Inc

AN: XNYS (USA)
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Morningstar Rating for Stocks Fair Value Economic Moat Capital Allocation
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AutoNation May Soon Have a Captive Finance Arm

Business Strategy and Outlook

We believe AutoNation's massive size and economy of scale advantages will allow the company to deliver operating margins often above 4%, and we see upside potential to profits as its AutoNation USA stand-alone used-vehicle stores roll out. There are 11 USA stores, and in April 2021 the firm announced plans to have over 130 by the end of 2026, with some in new U.S. markets. In 2013, the company rebranded all of its 15 regional brands to the AutoNation name. A single brand is effective for internet searches, and it lets AutoNation reduce fees to third-party search firms.

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