Top line decelerating.
+2.4% YoY versus +5.9% prior. 3y CAGR +5.2%.
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Consumer Discretionary · Market Cap: $51.0B
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Fundamentals as of 2026-05-09
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
2 of 2 legendary models say AVOID AZO.
What would legendary investors pay for AZO?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Bottom line: AZO is flagged as overvalued by 1 of 2 legendary models, with 0 BUY and 1 HOLD, but earns a C sector grade (45/100) in Consumer Discretionary. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
The Question
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Financial story
AutoZone, Inc.'s ROE and debt-to-equity are non-meaningful — large accumulated buybacks have driven stockholders' equity below zero, so the ratio denominators are uninterpretable. Operating margin and free cash flow are the better lenses here.
AZO and SE differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full AZO vs SE compare matrix.
Buffett and Munger evaluate AZO against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
AZO's P/E ratio is 20.2x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
0 of 2 legendary models say BUY. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
AZO's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
AZO is in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
How does AZO compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingAZO sits at #92 in Consumer Discretionary with a C grade (45/100).