AN vs LFUS Comparison

AutoNation is the second-largest automotive dealer in the United States, with 2024 revenue of about $27 billion and over 240 dealerships, plus 52 collision centers. The firm also has 26 AutoNation USA used-vehicle stores, a captive lender, four auction sites, and three parts distributors across 20 states primarily in Sunbelt metropolitan areas. New-vehicle sales account for nearly half of revenue; the company also sells used vehicles, parts, and repair services as well as auto financing. The company (formerly Republic Industries) divested its waste management unit (Republic Services) in 1999 and its car rental businesses (ANC Rental) in 2000. Wayne Huizenga founded the company in the 1990s to bring the rollup acquisition strategy to auto retailing, which has proved to be a smart move.

Littelfuse is a primary provider of circuit protection products (such as fuses and relays) for the transportation, industrial, telecommunications, and consumer electronics end markets. The company is also increasing its power semiconductor business, where it predominantly serves industrial end markets, and is breaking into electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Littelfuse has 17,000 global employees.