AutoNation Inc (AN) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
AutoNation Inc (AN) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 53.8% as of March 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($1.03 Billion) from net assets ($2.23 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See how liquid is AutoNation Inc's working capital to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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AutoNation Inc Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1988–2025)
This chart shows how AutoNation Inc's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 38 annual periods from 1988 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 53.8%, reflecting net assets of $2.23 Billion with intangible assets of $1.03 Billion USD. See AN defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for AutoNation Inc (1988–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for AutoNation Inc from 1988 to 2025, covering 38 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see AN market cap overview.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (USD) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56.1% | $2.34 Billion | $1.03 Billion | $14.39 Billion | ▼ -7.1 pp |
| 2024 | 63.1% | $2.46 Billion | $905.90 Million | $13.00 Billion | ▲ +5.1 pp |
| 2023 | 58.0% | $2.21 Billion | $927.80 Million | $11.98 Billion | ▼ -1.1 pp |
| 2022 | 59.1% | $2.05 Billion | $837.00 Million | $10.06 Billion | ▼ -9.6 pp |
| 2021 | 68.7% | $2.38 Billion | $743.50 Million | $8.94 Billion | ▼ -15.2 pp |
| 2020 | 83.9% | $3.24 Billion | $521.50 Million | $9.89 Billion | ▲ +2.3 pp |
| 2019 | 81.6% | $3.16 Billion | $581.60 Million | $10.70 Billion | ▲ +3.5 pp |
| 2018 | 78.1% | $2.72 Billion | $595.40 Million | $10.67 Billion | ▲ +2.8 pp |
| 2017 | 75.2% | $2.37 Billion | $586.80 Million | $10.27 Billion | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2016 | 74.1% | $2.31 Billion | $598.20 Million | $10.06 Billion | ▼ -7.2 pp |
| 2015 | 81.3% | $2.35 Billion | $439.90 Million | $9.56 Billion | ▼ -1.6 pp |
| 2014 | 82.9% | $2.07 Billion | $354.70 Million | $8.40 Billion | ▼ -0.9 pp |
| 2013 | 83.7% | $2.06 Billion | $335.10 Million | $7.91 Billion | ▲ +1.0 pp |
| 2012 | 82.7% | $1.69 Billion | $291.30 Million | $7.20 Billion | ▼ -5.8 pp |
| 2011 | 88.5% | $1.89 Billion | $217.80 Million | $6.20 Billion | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2010 | 90.3% | $2.08 Billion | $202.00 Million | $5.97 Billion | ▼ -2.1 pp |
| 2009 | 92.4% | $2.30 Billion | $174.80 Million | $5.41 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2008 | 91.9% | $2.20 Billion | $177.70 Million | $6.01 Billion | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2007 | 90.8% | $3.47 Billion | $319.90 Million | $8.48 Billion | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2006 | 91.5% | $3.72 Billion | $317.20 Million | $8.61 Billion | ▼ -3.6 pp |
| 2005 | 95.1% | $4.67 Billion | $228.10 Million | $8.82 Billion | ▲ +64.2 pp |
| 2004 | 30.9% | $4.26 Billion | $2.95 Billion | $8.70 Billion | ▲ +4.2 pp |
| 2003 | 26.7% | $3.95 Billion | $2.89 Billion | $8.82 Billion | ▲ +4.4 pp |
| 2002 | 22.3% | $3.83 Billion | $2.98 Billion | $8.50 Billion | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 2001 | 25.1% | $3.83 Billion | $2.87 Billion | $8.07 Billion | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2000 | 24.0% | $3.84 Billion | $2.92 Billion | $8.83 Billion | ▼ -14.5 pp |
| 1999 | 38.5% | $4.60 Billion | $2.83 Billion | $9.61 Billion | ▼ -38.9 pp |
| 1998 | 77.4% | $10.94 Billion | $2.47 Billion | $13.93 Billion | ▲ +23.4 pp |
| 1997 | 53.9% | $3.48 Billion | $1.60 Billion | $10.53 Billion | ▼ -28.2 pp |
| 1996 | 82.1% | $1.28 Billion | $228.40 Million | $3.78 Billion | ▲ +5.0 pp |
| 1995 | 77.1% | $436.40 Million | $99.90 Million | $542.10 Million | ▼ -10.1 pp |
| 1994 | 87.2% | $88.00 Million | $11.30 Million | $132.40 Million | ▲ +16.7 pp |
| 1993 | 70.5% | $77.60 Million | $22.90 Million | $155.50 Million | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 1992 | 71.7% | $97.30 Million | $27.50 Million | $167.40 Million | ▲ +13.0 pp |
| 1991 | 58.8% | $92.40 Million | $38.10 Million | $148.50 Million | ▲ +3.7 pp |
| 1990 | 55.1% | $35.40 Million | $15.90 Million | $73.80 Million | ▼ -44.9 pp |
| 1989 | 100.0% | $2.00 Million | $0.00 | $2.10 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1988 | 100.0% | $100.00K | $0.00 | $800.00K | — |