ACV Auctions [ACVA] vs AutoNation [AN] Detailed Stock Comparison
ACV Auctions
NASDAQ
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AutoNation
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: ACV Auctions wins in 6 metrics, AutoNation wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. AutoNation appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | ACV Auctions | AutoNation | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -29.40 | 13.24 | ACV Auctions |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 5.39 | 3.22 | AutoNation |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 37.29 | 376.78 | ACV Auctions |
| PEG Ratio | -108.54 | -0.46 | ACV Auctions |
| EV/EBITDA | -35.96 | 10.48 | ACV Auctions |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -12.51% | 2.31% | AutoNation |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -15.89% | 5.06% | AutoNation |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | N/A | 5.06% | N/A |
| Return on Equity | -17.78% | 27.24% | AutoNation |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | -5.15% | 6.60% | AutoNation |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $31.16M | $-13.80M | ACV Auctions |
| 1-Year Return | 11.95% | 16.56% | AutoNation |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.94 | 0.29 | AutoNation |
| Enterprise Value | $2.28B | $17.20B | AutoNation |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 3.57 | 0.63 | AutoNation |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 52.43% | 18.29% | ACV Auctions |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $4 | $702 | AutoNation |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $-0.48 | $15.93 | AutoNation |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.73 | 0.90 | AutoNation |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
ACV Auctions vs AutoNation Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACV Auctions | 0.00% | 4.08% | -11.61% | -29.35% | -26.82% | -26.89% |
| AutoNation | 4.04% | 1.11% | 5.74% | 15.62% | 15.96% | 25.98% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACV Auctions | 11.95% | 11.95% | 11.95% | 11.95% | 11.95% | 11.95% |
| AutoNation | 16.56% | 66.45% | 265.25% | 247.50% | 804.95% | 928.41% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: ACV Auctions vs AutoNation
| Metric | ACVA | AN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $2.51B | $7.96B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,446,150 | 336,615 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,979,368 | 504,622 |
| Last Close | $15.31 | $218.80 |
| 52 Week Range | $12.77 - $23.46 | $148.33 - $220.00 |
| % from 52W High | -34.73% | -0.55% |
| All-Time High | $16.05 (Mar 24, 2025) | $220.02 (Aug 22, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -4.61% | -0.55% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.35% | 0.08% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.35% | -0.34% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.13% | 0.02% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -0.16% | 0.05% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.18% | 0.27% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 37.29 | 376.78 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $2.62 | $65.49 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.60 | $1.67 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $65.40M | $-150,500,000 |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $36.36M | $820.55M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: ACV Auctions vs AutoNation
| Metric | ACVA | AN |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -29.40 | 13.24 |
| Forward P/E | -108.54 | 11.37 |
| PEG Ratio | -108.54 | -0.46 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 3.94 | 0.29 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 5.39 | 3.22 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $2.51B | $7.96B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.28B | $17.20B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 3.57 | 0.63 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | -35.96 | 10.48 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.73 | 0.90 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $2.62 | $65.49 |
Financial Statements Comparison: ACV Auctions vs AutoNation
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ACVA | AN |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $159.51M | $6.69B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $75.88M | $5.47B |
| Gross Profit | $83.63M | $1.22B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-25.80M | $317.00M |
| EBITDA | $-13.51M | $398.50M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-25.90M | $234.00M |
| Income Tax | $240,000 | $58.50M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-26.14M | $175.50M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ACVA | AN |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $224.07M | $70.50M |
| Total Current Assets | $593.20M | $4.55B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $381.17M | $5.88B |
| Long-Term Debt | $123.00M | $4.57B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $440.00M | $2.40B |
| Retained Earnings | $-502.32M | $5.50B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $3.16M | $6.66B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ACVA | AN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-5.05M | $-83.20M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-705,000 | $-75.20M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-11.19M | $-127.70M |
| Debt Repayment | $-28.50M | $-447.20M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-220.60M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | ACVA | AN |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | N/A | 1.09M |
| Short Ratio | N/A | 1.98 |
| Short % of Float | N/A | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,446,150 | 336,615 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,979,368 | 504,622 |
| Shares Outstanding | 168.03M | 39.03M |
| Float Shares | 165.73M | 35.21M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.07% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.99% | 0.90% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: ACV Auctions vs AutoNation
| Metric | ACVA | AN |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $0.00 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $0.00 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |