AutoZone, Inc. AZO
Composite 46/100; the shares have moved about 31% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Momentum ranks 23/100 — a strong mark against it.
Quality ranks 66/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Balance-sheet strength ranks 54/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Momentum ranks 23/100 — a strong mark against it. Growth ranks 36/100 — a moderate mark against it. Valuation ranks 39/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) is a leading U.S.-based retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories, serving DIY and commercial customers across the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil with hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products.
Key financials AZO posts gross margins of 51.8%, operating margins of 19.1%, and net margins of 12.4%, with revenue growth of 2.4% and EPS down -3.1%. ROE is 0.0%, ROA 11.4%, and ROCE 33.1%, supported by strong cash generation (FCF yield 1.9%). Leverage metrics are conservative: Debt/Equity -4.54 and Net debt/EBITDA 3.01.
Stock health SiderAva scores AZO 46.0 overall (Average quality, richly valued, weak momentum), with Quality 65.3 and Momentum 19.6. Technicals show -28.86% from 52-week high and RSI(14) at 41.60, indicating oversold conditions.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a discount of 33.60% versus the analyst mean target of 3950.52. - Headlines cite broad auto-parts weakness tied to constrained consumer spending (Barrons.com, 2026-08-20). - Peer Advance Auto Parts plunged 21% on revenue miss, pressuring AZO (24/7 Wall St., 2026-08-20). - Sector sentiment remains negative after earnings wave (Barrons.com, 2026-08-20).
Looking forward Forward P/E of 17.51 and PEG of 0.85 suggest valuation support, but weak growth (EPS -3.1%) and momentum scores temper near-term outlook.
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