Which has higher earnings & valuation, TSLA or AN?

Tesla has higher revenue and earnings than AutoNation. AutoNation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tesla, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Tesla $94.83B 14.24 $3.79B $1.08 316.64 AutoNation $27.45B 0.24 $649.10M $21.59 9.26

Is TSLA or AN more profitable?

Tesla has a net margin of 3.67% compared to AutoNation's net margin of 2.82%. AutoNation's return on equity of 31.24% beat Tesla's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Tesla 3.67% 3.82% 2.27% AutoNation 2.82% 31.24% 4.97%

Does the media favor TSLA or AN?

In the previous week, Tesla had 188 more articles in the media than AutoNation. MarketBeat recorded 213 mentions for Tesla and 25 mentions for AutoNation. AutoNation's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Tesla's score of 0.53 indicating that AutoNation is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Tesla 88 Very Positive mention(s) 37 Positive mention(s) 51 Neutral mention(s) 25 Negative mention(s) 11 Very Negative mention(s) Positive AutoNation 11 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to AN or ABG?

In the previous week, AutoNation had 17 more articles in the media than Asbury Automotive Group. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for AutoNation and 8 mentions for Asbury Automotive Group. Asbury Automotive Group's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat AutoNation's score of 0.80 indicating that Asbury Automotive Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment AutoNation 11 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Asbury Automotive Group 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, GPI or AN?

AutoNation has higher revenue and earnings than Group 1 Automotive. AutoNation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Group 1 Automotive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Group 1 Automotive $22.15B 0.14 $325.20M $24.01 11.00 AutoNation $27.45B 0.24 $649.10M $21.59 9.26

Does the media prefer GPI or AN?

In the previous week, AutoNation had 6 more articles in the media than Group 1 Automotive. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for AutoNation and 19 mentions for Group 1 Automotive. AutoNation's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Group 1 Automotive's score of -0.11 indicating that AutoNation is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Group 1 Automotive 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral AutoNation 11 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better valuation & earnings, LAD or AN?

Lithia Motors has higher revenue and earnings than AutoNation. AutoNation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lithia Motors, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Lithia Motors $37.63B 0.22 $819.60M $30.15 12.30 AutoNation $27.45B 0.24 $649.10M $21.59 9.26

Is LAD or AN more profitable?

AutoNation has a net margin of 2.82% compared to Lithia Motors' net margin of 1.88%. AutoNation's return on equity of 31.24% beat Lithia Motors' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Lithia Motors 1.88% 12.16% 3.14% AutoNation 2.82% 31.24% 4.97%

Does the media favor LAD or AN?

In the previous week, AutoNation had 19 more articles in the media than Lithia Motors. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for AutoNation and 6 mentions for Lithia Motors. AutoNation's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Lithia Motors' score of 0.72 indicating that AutoNation is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Lithia Motors 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive AutoNation 11 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor AN or PAG?

In the previous week, AutoNation had 14 more articles in the media than Penske Automotive Group. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for AutoNation and 11 mentions for Penske Automotive Group. AutoNation's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Penske Automotive Group's score of 0.60 indicating that AutoNation is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment AutoNation 11 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Penske Automotive Group 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

AutoNation (AN) Competitors

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AN vs. TSLA, ABG, GPI, LAD, and PAG

Should you buy AutoNation stock or one of its competitors? AutoNation's main competitors and comparable companies include Tesla (TSLA), Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), Group 1 Automotive (GPI), Lithia Motors (LAD), and Penske Automotive Group (PAG). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "consumer discretionary" sector.

How does AutoNation compare to Tesla?

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and AutoNation (NYSE:AN) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

Tesla has higher revenue and earnings than AutoNation. AutoNation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tesla, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Tesla	$94.83B	14.24	$3.79B	$1.08	316.64
AutoNation	$27.45B	0.24	$649.10M	$21.59	9.26

Tesla has a net margin of 3.67% compared to AutoNation's net margin of 2.82%. AutoNation's return on equity of 31.24% beat Tesla's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Tesla	3.67%	3.82%	2.27%
AutoNation	2.82%	31.24%	4.97%

Tesla has a beta of 1.83, meaning that its stock price is 83% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AutoNation has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Tesla had 188 more articles in the media than AutoNation. MarketBeat recorded 213 mentions for Tesla and 25 mentions for AutoNation. AutoNation's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Tesla's score of 0.53 indicating that AutoNation is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Tesla	88 Very Positive mention(s)	37 Positive mention(s)	51 Neutral mention(s)	25 Negative mention(s)	11 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
AutoNation	11 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Tesla presently has a consensus target price of $401.74, suggesting a potential upside of 17.48%. AutoNation has a consensus target price of $250.00, suggesting a potential upside of 25.09%. Given AutoNation's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe AutoNation is more favorable than Tesla.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Tesla	4 Sell rating(s)	19 Hold rating(s)	22 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
AutoNation	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

66.2% of Tesla shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.6% of AutoNation shares are held by institutional investors. 19.9% of Tesla shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of AutoNation shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Tesla beats AutoNation on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AutoNation compare to Asbury Automotive Group?

AutoNation (NYSE:AN) and Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE:ABG) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations and risk.

In the previous week, AutoNation had 17 more articles in the media than Asbury Automotive Group. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for AutoNation and 8 mentions for Asbury Automotive Group. Asbury Automotive Group's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat AutoNation's score of 0.80 indicating that Asbury Automotive Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
AutoNation	11 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Asbury Automotive Group	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

AutoNation has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Asbury Automotive Group has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Asbury Automotive Group has a net margin of 2.83% compared to AutoNation's net margin of 2.82%. AutoNation's return on equity of 31.24% beat Asbury Automotive Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AutoNation	2.82%	31.24%	4.97%
Asbury Automotive Group	2.83%	12.72%	4.31%

AutoNation has higher revenue and earnings than Asbury Automotive Group. Asbury Automotive Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AutoNation, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
AutoNation	$27.45B	0.24	$649.10M	$21.59	9.26
Asbury Automotive Group	$17.98B	0.21	$492M	$26.74	7.95

94.6% of AutoNation shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of AutoNation shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Asbury Automotive Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

AutoNation currently has a consensus target price of $250.00, indicating a potential upside of 25.09%. Asbury Automotive Group has a consensus target price of $246.71, indicating a potential upside of 16.04%. Given AutoNation's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe AutoNation is more favorable than Asbury Automotive Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
AutoNation	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Asbury Automotive Group	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.11

Summary

AutoNation beats Asbury Automotive Group on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AutoNation compare to Group 1 Automotive?

Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) and AutoNation (NYSE:AN) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Group 1 Automotive presently has a consensus price target of $392.44, indicating a potential upside of 48.65%. AutoNation has a consensus price target of $250.00, indicating a potential upside of 25.09%. Given Group 1 Automotive's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Group 1 Automotive is more favorable than AutoNation.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Group 1 Automotive	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.30
AutoNation	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

In the previous week, AutoNation had 6 more articles in the media than Group 1 Automotive. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for AutoNation and 19 mentions for Group 1 Automotive. AutoNation's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Group 1 Automotive's score of -0.11 indicating that AutoNation is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Group 1 Automotive	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
AutoNation	11 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

99.9% of Group 1 Automotive shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.6% of AutoNation shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Group 1 Automotive shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of AutoNation shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

AutoNation has higher revenue and earnings than Group 1 Automotive. AutoNation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Group 1 Automotive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Group 1 Automotive	$22.15B	0.14	$325.20M	$24.01	11.00
AutoNation	$27.45B	0.24	$649.10M	$21.59	9.26

AutoNation has a net margin of 2.82% compared to Group 1 Automotive's net margin of 1.31%. AutoNation's return on equity of 31.24% beat Group 1 Automotive's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Group 1 Automotive	1.31%	15.66%	4.43%
AutoNation	2.82%	31.24%	4.97%

Group 1 Automotive has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AutoNation has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

AutoNation beats Group 1 Automotive on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AutoNation compare to Lithia Motors?

Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) and AutoNation (NYSE:AN) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

Lithia Motors has higher revenue and earnings than AutoNation. AutoNation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lithia Motors, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lithia Motors	$37.63B	0.22	$819.60M	$30.15	12.30
AutoNation	$27.45B	0.24	$649.10M	$21.59	9.26

94.6% of AutoNation shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Lithia Motors shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of AutoNation shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

AutoNation has a net margin of 2.82% compared to Lithia Motors' net margin of 1.88%. AutoNation's return on equity of 31.24% beat Lithia Motors' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lithia Motors	1.88%	12.16%	3.14%
AutoNation	2.82%	31.24%	4.97%

Lithia Motors has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AutoNation has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Lithia Motors presently has a consensus price target of $436.33, suggesting a potential upside of 17.65%. AutoNation has a consensus price target of $250.00, suggesting a potential upside of 25.09%. Given AutoNation's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe AutoNation is more favorable than Lithia Motors.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lithia Motors	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.55
AutoNation	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

In the previous week, AutoNation had 19 more articles in the media than Lithia Motors. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for AutoNation and 6 mentions for Lithia Motors. AutoNation's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Lithia Motors' score of 0.72 indicating that AutoNation is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lithia Motors	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
AutoNation	11 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

AutoNation beats Lithia Motors on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AutoNation compare to Penske Automotive Group?

AutoNation (NYSE:AN) and Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:PAG) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, risk, earnings and dividends.

94.6% of AutoNation shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.1% of Penske Automotive Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of AutoNation shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 52.9% of Penske Automotive Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Penske Automotive Group has higher revenue and earnings than AutoNation. AutoNation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Penske Automotive Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
AutoNation	$27.45B	0.24	$649.10M	$21.59	9.26
Penske Automotive Group	$31.81B	0.45	$935.40M	$13.58	16.03

In the previous week, AutoNation had 14 more articles in the media than Penske Automotive Group. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for AutoNation and 11 mentions for Penske Automotive Group. AutoNation's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Penske Automotive Group's score of 0.60 indicating that AutoNation is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
AutoNation	11 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Penske Automotive Group	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

AutoNation has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Penske Automotive Group has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

AutoNation has a net margin of 2.82% compared to Penske Automotive Group's net margin of 2.81%. AutoNation's return on equity of 31.24% beat Penske Automotive Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AutoNation	2.82%	31.24%	4.97%
Penske Automotive Group	2.81%	14.78%	4.72%

AutoNation presently has a consensus target price of $250.00, indicating a potential upside of 25.09%. Penske Automotive Group has a consensus target price of $208.50, indicating a potential downside of 4.22%. Given AutoNation's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe AutoNation is more favorable than Penske Automotive Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
AutoNation	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Penske Automotive Group	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Summary

AutoNation beats Penske Automotive Group on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	AutoNation	Specialty Retail Industry	Consumer Discretionary Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$6.61B	$11.22B	$13.03B	$24.12B
Dividend Yield	N/A	106.01%	54.44%	3.72%
P/E Ratio	9.26	26.68	46.79	30.03
Price / Sales	0.24	18.72	95.71	19.93
Price / Cash	6.55	13.50	26.18	31.97
Price / Book	2.92	5.60	3.97	6.81
Net Income	$649.10M	$438.66M	$446.21M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-4.13%	-2.15%	-0.75%	-1.18%
1 Month Performance	1.04%	0.63%	0.59%	2.34%
1 Year Performance	-4.69%	-2.00%	-0.50%	17.45%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
AN AutoNation	4.8962 of 5 stars	$199.85 -0.3%	$250.00 +25.1%	-4.5%	$6.61B	$27.45B	9.26	24,800	Analyst Upgrade Analyst Revision
TSLA Tesla	4.176 of 5 stars	$339.30 -0.9%	$401.74 +18.4%	+6.6%	$1.35T	$94.83B	314.17	134,785	Trending News Analyst Forecast
ABG Asbury Automotive Group	4.8195 of 5 stars	$208.10 -1.2%	$246.71 +18.6%	-12.6%	$3.78B	$18.00B	7.78	15,000	News Coverage Positive News
GPI Group 1 Automotive	4.6515 of 5 stars	$258.57 -2.0%	$400.22 +54.8%	-41.5%	$3.15B	$22.57B	10.77	20,452	Analyst Downgrade Analyst Revision
LAD Lithia Motors	4.8226 of 5 stars	$369.11 -2.2%	$430.22 +16.6%	+20.9%	$8.30B	$37.63B	12.24	30,000	Analyst Forecast

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AN vs. TSLA, ABG, GPI, LAD, and PAG

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AutoNation (AN) Competitors

AN vs. TSLA, ABG, GPI, LAD, and PAG

How does AutoNation compare to Tesla?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, TSLA or AN?

Is TSLA or AN more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, TSLA or AN?

Does the media favor TSLA or AN?

Do analysts rate TSLA or AN?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of TSLA or AN?

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Is AN or ABG more profitable?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, AN or ABG?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in AN or ABG?

Do analysts rate AN or ABG?

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How does AutoNation compare to Group 1 Automotive?

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Does the media prefer GPI or AN?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in GPI or AN?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, GPI or AN?

Is GPI or AN more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, GPI or AN?

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How does AutoNation compare to Lithia Motors?

Which has better valuation & earnings, LAD or AN?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in LAD or AN?

Is LAD or AN more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, LAD or AN?

Do analysts rate LAD or AN?

Does the media favor LAD or AN?

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How does AutoNation compare to Penske Automotive Group?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in AN or PAG?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, AN or PAG?

Does the media favor AN or PAG?

Which has more risk & volatility, AN or PAG?

Is AN or PAG more profitable?

Do analysts rate AN or PAG?

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