AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Stock

About AutoZone, Inc.

AutoZone, Inc. operates as a leading retailer and distributor specializing in automotive replacement parts and accessories. The company's comprehensive inventory caters to a diverse range of vehicles, including cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light trucks. Their product offerings encompass both new and remanufactured critical hard parts, essential maintenance items, various accessories, and a selection of non-automotive goods. Key automotive components available include A/C compressors, batteries, bearings, belts, hoses, brake calipers, chassis parts, clutches, CV axles, engines, fuel pumps, fuses, ignition and lighting systems, mufflers, radiators, starters, alternators, thermostats, water pumps, and tire repair kits. For vehicle upkeep, AutoZone supplies antifreeze, windshield washer fluid, an extensive array of brake components (drums, rotors, shoes, pads), various automotive fluids (brake, power steering, oil, transmission), oil and fuel additives, and filters for oil, cabin air, engine air, fuel, and transmission. Other maintenance products cover oxygen sensors, paints, refrigerants, shock absorbers, struts, spark plugs, wires, and windshield wipers. Beyond functional parts, the company offers a wide assortment of accessories and general merchandise such as air fresheners, mobile phone accessories, snacks, drinks, floor mats, seat covers, interior and exterior styling products, mirrors, performance parts, protectants, cleaners, sealants, adhesives, steering wheel covers, car stereos, radios, various tools, and vehicle wash/wax supplies. Additionally, they provide towing services. AutoZone also extends its reach through several channels: a commercial program providing credit and delivery services for professional clients; sales of automotive diagnostic and repair software under the ALLDATA brand via alldata.com and alldatadiy.com; and online retail of its full product range (hard parts, maintenance, accessories, non-automotive items) through autozone.com. As of November 20, 2021, AutoZone maintained a significant operational footprint, with 6,066 stores in the United States, 666 stores in Mexico, and 53 stores in Brazil. The company was established in 1979 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

AutoZone, Inc. is led by CEO Philip Daniele, employs 130,000 people, headquartered in Memphis, US, publicly traded since 1991.

AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) stock trades at $3142.17 with a market capitalization of $51.30B. The stock is valued at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.07, price-to-book of -18.58, price-to-sales of 2.57. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has ranged between $2902.20 and $4388.11, and currently trades 28.4% below its 52-week high.

On profitability, AutoZone, Inc. generates a return on equity (ROE) of -80.35%, return on capital employed of 33.11%, an operating margin of 19.06%, a net profit margin of 12.40%.

In its most recent fiscal year, AutoZone, Inc. reported annual revenue of $18.9B, net profit of $2.5B, revenue has compounded at 8.4% a year over the last five years, profit at 7.6% a year.

The balance sheet shows a debt-to-equity ratio of -4.54 — a conservative balance sheet with little leverage risk, a current ratio of 0.88, total assets of $19.4B, $272.0M in cash and equivalents.

AZO has an average daily trading volume of 366,990 shares, a beta of 0.34 (less volatile than the overall market).

Official website: www.autozone.com