AutoNation Inc (AN) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
AutoNation Inc (AN) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of -1.54x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $-34.20 Million represents -2% of operating cash flow ($22.20 Million). Explore AutoNation Inc (AN) capital reinvestment to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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AutoNation Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1993–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for AutoNation Inc across 30 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see how efficiently does AutoNation Inc generate cash.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for AutoNation Inc (1993–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for AutoNation Inc. Check AN cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -1.76x | $-197.50 Million | $111.90 Million | $309.40 Million | ▼ -3924.9% |
| 2024 | -0.04x | $-13.80 Million | $314.70 Million | $328.50 Million | ▼ -110.1% |
| 2023 | 0.43x | $313.70 Million | $724.00 Million | $410.30 Million | ▼ -46.0% |
| 2022 | 0.80x | $1.34 Billion | $1.67 Billion | $329.00 Million | ▼ -7.5% |
| 2021 | 0.87x | $1.41 Billion | $1.63 Billion | $215.70 Million | ▼ -0.4% |
| 2020 | 0.87x | $1.05 Billion | $1.21 Billion | $156.00 Million | ▲ +34.0% |
| 2019 | 0.65x | $499.90 Million | $769.20 Million | $269.30 Million | ▲ +201.4% |
| 2018 | 0.22x | $110.20 Million | $511.00 Million | $400.80 Million | ▼ -48.6% |
| 2017 | 0.42x | $226.70 Million | $540.10 Million | $313.40 Million | ▼ -18.7% |
| 2016 | 0.52x | $266.50 Million | $516.00 Million | $249.50 Million | ▲ +5.0% |
| 2015 | 0.49x | $249.40 Million | $507.20 Million | $257.80 Million | ▼ -13.4% |
| 2014 | 0.57x | $275.50 Million | $485.10 Million | $209.60 Million | ▼ -2.3% |
| 2013 | 0.58x | $281.40 Million | $484.10 Million | $202.70 Million | ▲ +32.2% |
| 2012 | 0.44x | $139.20 Million | $316.60 Million | $177.40 Million | ▼ -22.5% |
| 2011 | 0.57x | $213.50 Million | $376.40 Million | $162.90 Million | ▲ +58.7% |
| 2010 | 0.36x | $90.00 Million | $251.80 Million | $161.80 Million | ▼ -55.1% |
| 2009 | 0.80x | $293.90 Million | $369.30 Million | $75.50 Million | ▼ -5.1% |
| 2008 | 0.84x | $573.70 Million | $684.10 Million | $110.40 Million | ▲ +265.8% |
| 2007 | 0.23x | $47.50 Million | $207.20 Million | $159.70 Million | ▼ -45.4% |
| 2006 | 0.42x | $127.10 Million | $302.70 Million | $175.60 Million | ▼ -44.5% |
| 2005 | 0.76x | $438.70 Million | $579.60 Million | $140.90 Million | ▼ -0.9% |
| 2004 | 0.76x | $429.10 Million | $562.00 Million | $132.90 Million | ▲ +2.4% |
| 2003 | 0.75x | $358.90 Million | $481.30 Million | $122.40 Million | ▲ +1.2% |
| 2002 | 0.74x | $456.20 Million | $619.10 Million | $162.90 Million | ▲ +5.7% |
| 2001 | 0.70x | $376.50 Million | $540.10 Million | $163.60 Million | ▲ +116.9% |
| 2000 | 0.32x | $65.70 Million | $204.40 Million | $138.70 Million | ▲ +122.0% |
| 1998 | -1.46x | $-576.40 Million | $395.00 Million | $971.40 Million | ▲ +53.8% |
| 1995 | -3.16x | $-1.19 Billion | $375.70 Million | $1.56 Billion | ▼ -743.9% |
| 1994 | 0.49x | $5.30 Million | $10.80 Million | $5.50 Million | ▲ +98.3% |
| 1993 | 0.25x | $2.40 Million | $9.70 Million | $7.30 Million | — |