AutoNation Inc (AN)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 692,200 1,021,100 1,377,400 1,373,000 381,600
Revenue US$ in thousands 26,765,400 26,948,900 26,985,000 25,844,000 20,390,000
Net profit margin 2.59% 3.79% 5.10% 5.31% 1.87%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $692,200K ÷ $26,765,400K
= 2.59%

AutoNation Inc's net profit margin has shown fluctuations over the years based on the provided data. In December 2020, the net profit margin was 1.87%, indicating that the company retained 1.87 cents from each dollar of revenue as profit. By December 2021, the net profit margin improved to 5.31%, suggesting better profitability. However, there was a slight decline in December 2022 to 5.10%. In December 2023, the net profit margin decreased further to 3.79%, reflecting a lower percentage of profit relative to revenue. The latest data point in December 2024 shows a net profit margin of 2.59%, indicating a continued decrease compared to previous years. Overall, although there have been fluctuations, the trend shows some volatility in AutoNation Inc's profitability over these years. Additional analysis incorporating other financial metrics would provide further insights into the company's financial performance.