AUTOZONE INC (AZO) Factsheet

AUTOZONE INC (AZO) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-K filed 2026-10-26. Data as of Q3 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 29.5%. FCF margin 8.9%. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-26.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	29.5%	Above industry average
FCF Margin	8.9%	Healthy cash flow

ROIC 29.5% — Top 5% of sector peers. FCF margin 8.9% — Top 25%.

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Profitability: AUTOZONE INC earns 29.5% ROIC, Top 5% in Consumer Discretionary

ROIC TTM 29.5%, sector median 6.8%, Top 5%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 14.5% × asset turnover 1.0x. Gross margin 52.3%. Operating margin 18.3%. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-26.

Metric	AZO	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	29.5%	Excellent	Above sector median of 6.8%
Gross Margin	52.3%	Excellent	Strong pricing power
Operating Margin	18.3%	Good	Efficient operations

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Cash Flow: AUTOZONE INC generates $1.8B FCF at 8.9% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $1.8B. FCF margin 8.9%, Top 25%. OCF/Net income 1.3x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-26.

Metric	AZO	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	8.9%	Adequate	Healthy cash generation
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$1.8B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	1.3x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet Analysis for AUTOZONE INC

Total debt $9.1B, cash & investments $340.1M. Interest coverage 7.9x. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-26.

Metric	AZO	Rating	Context
Net Cash Position	$-8.7B	Warning	Net debt position
Interest Coverage	7.9x	Good	Comfortable debt service

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Valuation: AUTOZONE INC trades at 20.5x earnings

P/E 20.5x. EV/Sales 3.0x. FCF yield 3.4%. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-26.

Metric	AZO	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	20.5x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	3.0x	Good	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	3.4%	Adequate	Lower cash yield

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Capital Allocation: AUTOZONE INC returns 3.8% shareholder yield, reducing shares 3.0% YoY

Total shareholder yield 3.8% (buyback 3.8%). Share count -3.0% YoY. Capital returned $2.0B TTM. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-26.

Metric	AZO	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	3.8%	Good	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	3.8%	Good	Active share repurchases
Share Count Change (YoY)	-3.0%	Good	Net share reduction (accretive)
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$2.0B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	29.5%	Top 5%	4.3x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	8.9%	Top 25%	2.7x above
Gross Margin	52.3%	Top 50%	1.4x above
Operating Margin	18.3%	Top 25%	4.3x above
P/E Ratio	20.5x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	AZO	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	29.5%	Excellent	Top 5% of sector (median: 6.8%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	8.9%	Adequate	Top 25% of sector (median: 3.2%)
Gross Margin	52.3%	Excellent	Top 50% of sector (median: 38.1%)
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	20.5x	Adequate	Fair value
Free Cash Flow Yield	3.4%	Adequate	Moderate yield

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is AUTOZONE INC's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

AUTOZONE INC (AZO) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 29.5%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 30.1% with a improving trend. Sector median 6.8%. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-26.

Q: What is AUTOZONE INC's Free Cash Flow Margin?

AUTOZONE INC (AZO) has a free cash flow margin of 8.9%, generating $1.8 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-26.

Q: What is AUTOZONE INC's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

AUTOZONE INC (AZO) trades at a P/E ratio of 20.5x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 3.0x. FCF yield 3.4%. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-26.

Q: What is AUTOZONE INC's revenue and earnings growth?

AUTOZONE INC (AZO) grew revenue by 7.4% year-over-year. EPS +5.3% YoY. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-26.

Q: Is AUTOZONE INC buying back stock?

AUTOZONE INC (AZO) repurchased $2.0 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 3.8%. Share count -3.0% YoY. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-26.

Q: How does AUTOZONE INC compare to competitors in Consumer Discretionary?

Compared to other companies in Consumer Discretionary, AUTOZONE INC (AZO) shows: ROIC 29.5%, sector median 6.8% (Top 5%). FCF margin 8.9%, sector median 3.2% (Top 25%). Gross margin 52.3%, 14.2pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Consumer Discretionary companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with AUTOZONE INC?

No quantitative warning flags fired for AUTOZONE INC (AZO) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-26.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-K filed 2026-10-26. TTM metrics as of Q3 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.