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AZO vs. ORLY, KMX, CVNA, PAG, and MUSA

Should you buy AutoZone stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares AutoZone with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with AutoZone include O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY), CarMax (KMX), Carvana (CVNA), Penske Automotive Group (PAG), and Murphy USA (MUSA). These companies are all part of the "automotive retail" industry.

How does AutoZone compare to O'Reilly Automotive?

AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) and O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk, earnings, media sentiment and dividends.

In the previous week, O'Reilly Automotive had 5 more articles in the media than AutoZone. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for O'Reilly Automotive and 7 mentions for AutoZone. AutoZone's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat O'Reilly Automotive's score of 1.32 indicating that AutoZone is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AutoZone
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
O'Reilly Automotive
10 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

AutoZone has a beta of 0.33, indicating that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, O'Reilly Automotive has a beta of 0.51, indicating that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

92.7% of AutoZone shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.0% of O'Reilly Automotive shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of AutoZone shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of O'Reilly Automotive shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

AutoZone presently has a consensus price target of $4,029.43, indicating a potential upside of 29.07%. O'Reilly Automotive has a consensus price target of $107.94, indicating a potential upside of 15.41%. Given AutoZone's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe AutoZone is more favorable than O'Reilly Automotive.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AutoZone
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
O'Reilly Automotive
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89

O'Reilly Automotive has a net margin of 14.27% compared to AutoZone's net margin of 12.40%. AutoZone's return on equity of -80.35% beat O'Reilly Automotive's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AutoZone12.40% -80.35% 12.33%
O'Reilly Automotive 14.27%-232.45%15.79%

O'Reilly Automotive has lower revenue, but higher earnings than AutoZone. AutoZone is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than O'Reilly Automotive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AutoZone$19.99B2.55$2.50B$145.4521.46
O'Reilly Automotive$17.78B4.36$2.54B$3.1429.79

Summary

AutoZone and O'Reilly Automotive tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AutoZone compare to CarMax?

AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) and CarMax (NYSE:KMX) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AutoZone$19.99B2.55$2.50B$145.4521.46
CarMax$25.88B0.32$247.29M$1.5338.01

AutoZone currently has a consensus target price of $4,029.43, suggesting a potential upside of 29.07%. CarMax has a consensus target price of $51.00, suggesting a potential downside of 12.30%. Given AutoZone's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe AutoZone is more favorable than CarMax.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AutoZone
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
CarMax
3 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.95

In the previous week, CarMax had 4 more articles in the media than AutoZone. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for CarMax and 7 mentions for AutoZone. AutoZone's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat CarMax's score of 1.09 indicating that AutoZone is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AutoZone
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CarMax
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

AutoZone has a beta of 0.33, indicating that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CarMax has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

92.7% of AutoZone shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of AutoZone shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of CarMax shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

AutoZone has a net margin of 12.40% compared to CarMax's net margin of 0.84%. CarMax's return on equity of 6.64% beat AutoZone's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AutoZone12.40% -80.35% 12.33%
CarMax 0.84%6.64%1.53%

Summary

AutoZone beats CarMax on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AutoZone compare to Carvana?

AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) and Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and dividends.

In the previous week, Carvana had 20 more articles in the media than AutoZone. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Carvana and 7 mentions for AutoZone. AutoZone's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Carvana's score of 0.44 indicating that AutoZone is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AutoZone
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Carvana
13 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AutoZone$19.99B2.55$2.50B$145.4521.46
Carvana$25.06B3.11$1.41B$1.8139.13

AutoZone has a beta of 0.33, suggesting that its share price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Carvana has a beta of 3.46, suggesting that its share price is 246% more volatile than the broader market.

AutoZone has a net margin of 12.40% compared to Carvana's net margin of 6.26%. Carvana's return on equity of 37.06% beat AutoZone's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AutoZone12.40% -80.35% 12.33%
Carvana 6.26%37.06%12.21%

AutoZone presently has a consensus price target of $4,029.43, suggesting a potential upside of 29.07%. Carvana has a consensus price target of $84.14, suggesting a potential upside of 18.79%. Given AutoZone's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe AutoZone is more favorable than Carvana.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AutoZone
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
Carvana
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

92.7% of AutoZone shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.7% of Carvana shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of AutoZone shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 15.2% of Carvana shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

AutoZone beats Carvana on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AutoZone compare to Penske Automotive Group?

AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) and Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:PAG) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment and earnings.

AutoZone has a net margin of 12.40% compared to Penske Automotive Group's net margin of 2.81%. Penske Automotive Group's return on equity of 14.78% beat AutoZone's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AutoZone12.40% -80.35% 12.33%
Penske Automotive Group 2.81%14.78%4.72%

AutoZone currently has a consensus target price of $4,029.43, indicating a potential upside of 29.07%. Penske Automotive Group has a consensus target price of $207.88, indicating a potential downside of 4.05%. Given AutoZone's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe AutoZone is more favorable than Penske Automotive Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AutoZone
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
Penske Automotive Group
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

92.7% of AutoZone shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.1% of Penske Automotive Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of AutoZone shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 52.9% of Penske Automotive Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

AutoZone has a beta of 0.33, suggesting that its share price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Penske Automotive Group has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AutoZone$19.99B2.55$2.50B$145.4521.46
Penske Automotive Group$31.81B0.45$935.40M$13.5815.95

In the previous week, Penske Automotive Group had 10 more articles in the media than AutoZone. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Penske Automotive Group and 7 mentions for AutoZone. AutoZone's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Penske Automotive Group's score of 0.66 indicating that AutoZone is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AutoZone
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Penske Automotive Group
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

AutoZone beats Penske Automotive Group on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AutoZone compare to Murphy USA?

Murphy USA (NYSE:MUSA) and AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Murphy USA has a beta of 0.28, indicating that its share price is 72% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AutoZone has a beta of 0.33, indicating that its share price is 67% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Murphy USA had 6 more articles in the media than AutoZone. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Murphy USA and 7 mentions for AutoZone. AutoZone's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Murphy USA's score of 0.77 indicating that AutoZone is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Murphy USA
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
AutoZone
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Murphy USA currently has a consensus price target of $606.89, indicating a potential upside of 16.55%. AutoZone has a consensus price target of $4,029.43, indicating a potential upside of 29.07%. Given AutoZone's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe AutoZone is more favorable than Murphy USA.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Murphy USA
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55
AutoZone
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81

AutoZone has a net margin of 12.40% compared to Murphy USA's net margin of 2.87%. Murphy USA's return on equity of 96.01% beat AutoZone's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Murphy USA2.87% 96.01% 12.95%
AutoZone 12.40%-80.35%12.33%

80.8% of Murphy USA shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.7% of AutoZone shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.0% of Murphy USA shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of AutoZone shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Murphy USA$19.38B0.50$470.60M$32.8415.86
AutoZone$19.99B2.55$2.50B$145.4521.46

Summary

AutoZone beats Murphy USA on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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AZO vs. The Competition

MetricAutoZoneSpecialty Retail IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$51.05B$11.95B$13.45B$24.19B
Dividend YieldN/A102.22%53.98%3.70%
P/E Ratio21.4626.2046.9029.20
Price / Sales2.5518.2591.0574.93
Price / Cash16.8013.8926.4833.74
Price / Book-15.355.954.586.87
Net Income$2.50B$435.71M$443.39M$1.06B
7 Day Performance3.23%2.29%2.06%2.91%
1 Month Performance3.85%3.73%2.79%2.94%
1 Year Performance-22.66%6.29%3.38%20.40%

AutoZone Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AZO
AutoZone
4.9363 of 5 stars
$3,122.00
+1.7%
$4,029.43
+29.1%
-22.7%$51.05B$19.99B21.46130,000
ORLY
O'Reilly Automotive
4.6003 of 5 stars
$89.76
+0.5%
$107.94
+20.3%
-9.5%$74.39B$18.57B28.5992,923
KMX
CarMax
3.199 of 5 stars
$58.42
+2.0%
$51.00
-12.7%
+5.8%$8.29B$25.88B38.1827,796
CVNA
Carvana
4.4106 of 5 stars
$66.11
+6.0%
$85.86
+29.9%
+1.6%$72.51B$25.06B36.5723,100
PAG
Penske Automotive Group
3.1688 of 5 stars
$217.36
+0.0%
$202.25
-6.9%
+24.1%$14.29B$31.81B16.0127,700

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