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GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GPI - US3989051095 - Common Stock

401.04 USD
-1.89 (-0.47%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 7:35:46 PM
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After Hours: 11/28/2025, 7:35:46 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to GPI. GPI was compared to 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. GPI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. GPI may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GPI was profitable.
GPI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GPI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years GPI had a positive operating cash flow.
GPI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGPI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

GPI has a better Return On Assets (3.57%) than 63.11% of its industry peers.
GPI has a Return On Equity of 12.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: GPI outperforms 68.85% of its industry peers.
GPI has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: GPI outperforms 69.67% of its industry peers.
GPI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.08%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.71%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.57%
ROE 12.15%
ROIC 8.28%
ROA(3y)7.79%
ROA(5y)7.62%
ROE(3y)23.65%
ROE(5y)23.85%
ROIC(3y)11.08%
ROIC(5y)11.18%
GPI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGPI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 1.65%, GPI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.02% of the companies in the same industry.
GPI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 4.38%, GPI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.11% of the companies in the same industry.
GPI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GPI has a Gross Margin of 16.09%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GPI underperforms 83.61% of its industry peers.
GPI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.38%
PM (TTM) 1.65%
GM 16.09%
OM growth 3Y-11.42%
OM growth 5Y7.66%
PM growth 3Y-14.84%
PM growth 5Y11.89%
GM growth 3Y-3.52%
GM growth 5Y1.52%
GPI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGPI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GPI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GPI has less shares outstanding
GPI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GPI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
GPI Yearly Shares OutstandingGPI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
GPI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGPI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

GPI has an Altman-Z score of 3.52. This indicates that GPI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
GPI has a better Altman-Z score (3.52) than 82.79% of its industry peers.
GPI has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.91. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as GPI would need 10.91 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GPI has a Debt to FCF ratio (10.91) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69 is on the high side and indicates that GPI has dependencies on debt financing.
GPI's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.69 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GPI is outperformed by 67.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.69
Debt/FCF 10.91
Altman-Z 3.52
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC8.71%
GPI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGPI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.06 indicates that GPI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GPI has a Current ratio of 1.06. This is in the lower half of the industry: GPI underperforms 68.85% of its industry peers.
GPI has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a bad value and indicates that GPI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GPI's Quick ratio of 0.25 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GPI is outperformed by 85.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.06
Quick Ratio 0.25
GPI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGPI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.99% over the past year.
GPI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 29.17% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 19.45% in the past year. This is quite good.
GPI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.99%
EPS 3Y3.87%
EPS 5Y29.17%
EPS Q2Q%5.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.45%
Revenue growth 3Y13.92%
Revenue growth 5Y10.6%
Sales Q2Q%10.75%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, GPI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.25% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.54% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.78%
EPS Next 2Y6.97%
EPS Next 3Y7.54%
EPS Next 5Y9.25%
Revenue Next Year15.28%
Revenue Next 2Y9.44%
Revenue Next 3Y7.27%
Revenue Next 5Y6.54%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
GPI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGPI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
GPI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGPI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 20 40 60

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.50 indicates a reasonable valuation of GPI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GPI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GPI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.93 indicates a reasonable valuation of GPI.
GPI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GPI is cheaper than 89.34% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.59. GPI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.5
Fwd PE 8.93
GPI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGPI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

GPI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GPI is cheaper than 68.03% of the companies in the same industry.
86.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GPI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.52
EV/EBITDA 7.81
GPI Per share dataGPI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 500 1K 1.5K

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GPI's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
GPI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)0.33
EPS Next 2Y6.97%
EPS Next 3Y7.54%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GPI has a yearly dividend return of 0.50%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.02, GPI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, GPI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.5%

5.2 History

The dividend of GPI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.18%!
GPI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
GPI has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.18%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
GPI Yearly Dividends per shareGPI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

GPI pays out 6.93% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of GPI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP6.93%
EPS Next 2Y6.97%
EPS Next 3Y7.54%
GPI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGPI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
GPI Dividend Payout.GPI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GPI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC

NYSE:GPI (11/28/2025, 7:35:46 PM)

After market: 401.04 0 (0%)

401.04

-1.89 (-0.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners100.2%
Inst Owner Change-0.13%
Ins Owners2.1%
Ins Owner Change-1.07%
Market Cap5.07B
Revenue(TTM)22.54B
Net Income(TTM)371.10M
Analysts78.46
Price Target485.14 (20.97%)
Short Float %8.75%
Short Ratio4.67
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.5%
Yearly Dividend1.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.18%
DP6.93%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date12-01 2025-12-01 (0.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.54%
Max EPS beat(2)7.46%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.54%
Max EPS beat(4)9.53%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.34%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.65%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)4.09%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.18%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.62%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.11%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.03%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.36%
PT rev (1m)-5.03%
PT rev (3m)-2.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.5
Fwd PE 8.93
P/S 0.23
P/FCF 10.52
P/OCF 6.67
P/B 1.7
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.81
EPS(TTM)42.21
EY10.53%
EPS(NY)44.93
Fwd EY11.2%
FCF(TTM)38.11
FCFY9.5%
OCF(TTM)60.11
OCFY14.99%
SpS1741.69
BVpS235.94
TBVpS-15.47
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)0.33
Graham Number473.37
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.57%
ROE 12.15%
ROCE 13.98%
ROIC 8.28%
ROICexc 8.31%
ROICexgc 13.07%
OM 4.38%
PM (TTM) 1.65%
GM 16.09%
FCFM 2.19%
ROA(3y)7.79%
ROA(5y)7.62%
ROE(3y)23.65%
ROE(5y)23.85%
ROIC(3y)11.08%
ROIC(5y)11.18%
ROICexc(3y)11.16%
ROICexc(5y)11.27%
ROICexgc(3y)17.41%
ROICexgc(5y)17.34%
ROCE(3y)18.83%
ROCE(5y)18.78%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.34%
OM growth 3Y-11.42%
OM growth 5Y7.66%
PM growth 3Y-14.84%
PM growth 5Y11.89%
GM growth 3Y-3.52%
GM growth 5Y1.52%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.17
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.69
Debt/FCF 10.91
Debt/EBITDA 4.67
Cap/Depr 235.1%
Cap/Sales 1.26%
Interest Coverage 3.71
Cash Conversion 70.24%
Profit Quality 132.88%
Current Ratio 1.06
Quick Ratio 0.25
Altman-Z 3.52
F-Score6
WACC8.71%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)197.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)182.1%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.05%
Profit Quality(3y)43.25%
Profit Quality(5y)118.63%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.99%
EPS 3Y3.87%
EPS 5Y29.17%
EPS Q2Q%5.56%
EPS Next Y8.78%
EPS Next 2Y6.97%
EPS Next 3Y7.54%
EPS Next 5Y9.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.45%
Revenue growth 3Y13.92%
Revenue growth 5Y10.6%
Sales Q2Q%10.75%
Revenue Next Year15.28%
Revenue Next 2Y9.44%
Revenue Next 3Y7.27%
Revenue Next 5Y6.54%
EBIT growth 1Y9.96%
EBIT growth 3Y0.92%
EBIT growth 5Y19.07%
EBIT Next Year17.6%
EBIT Next 3Y8.17%
EBIT Next 5Y7.48%
FCF growth 1Y100.94%
FCF growth 3Y-32.63%
FCF growth 5Y13.77%
OCF growth 1Y74.79%
OCF growth 3Y-22.5%
OCF growth 5Y9.6%

GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC / GPI FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GPI.


What is the valuation status for GPI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of GPI stock?

GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC?

The financial health rating of GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI) is 4 / 10.


Is the dividend of GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 6.93%.