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). Read AN current and long-term liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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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. Explore AutoNation Inc (AN) reinvestment ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for AutoNation Inc (1993–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for AutoNation Inc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see AutoNation Inc market capitalisation.
| 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 | — |