GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:GPI • US3989051095
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This GPI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GPI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year GPI was profitable.
- In the past year GPI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years GPI has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years GPI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of GPI (3.10%) is better than 62.90% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.52%, GPI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- GPI has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.41%) than 68.55% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GPI is below the industry average of 13.58%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.1% | ||
| ROE | 11.52% | ||
| ROIC | 7.41% |
ROA(3y)5.21%
ROA(5y)7.15%
ROE(3y)16.62%
ROE(5y)22.35%
ROIC(3y)8.64%
ROIC(5y)10.66%
1.3 Margins
- GPI's Profit Margin of 1.42% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GPI outperforms 55.65% of its industry peers.
- GPI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- GPI has a better Operating Margin (3.95%) than 62.90% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GPI has declined.
- GPI's Gross Margin of 16.05% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GPI is outperformed by 80.65% of its industry peers.
- GPI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.42% | ||
| GM | 16.05% |
OM growth 3Y-17.13%
OM growth 5Y-4.31%
PM growth 3Y-31.85%
PM growth 5Y-11.37%
GM growth 3Y-4.25%
GM growth 5Y-0.38%
2. GPI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- GPI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for GPI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for GPI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for GPI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.38 indicates that GPI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.38, GPI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GPI is 13.23, which is on the high side as it means it would take GPI, 13.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 13.23, GPI is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- GPI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.92. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.92, GPI is not doing good in the industry: 66.13% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.92 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.38 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC8.65%
2.3 Liquidity
- GPI has a Current Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that GPI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- GPI's Current ratio of 1.08 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GPI is outperformed by 68.55% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.27 indicates that GPI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.27, GPI is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.27 |
3. GPI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- GPI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.67%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.65% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has grown by 13.23% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, GPI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.32% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.67%
EPS 3Y-3.84%
EPS 5Y17.65%
EPS Q2Q%-14.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.23%
Revenue growth 3Y11.64%
Revenue growth 5Y16.32%
Sales Q2Q%0.61%
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 10.43% on average per year.
- GPI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.33%
EPS Next 2Y8.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.45%
EPS Next 5Y10.43%
Revenue Next Year2.64%
Revenue Next 2Y2.92%
Revenue Next 3Y2.83%
Revenue Next 5Y3.34%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. GPI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.37, the valuation of GPI can be described as very cheap.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GPI indicates a rather cheap valuation: GPI is cheaper than 93.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GPI to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.71), we can say GPI is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.99, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GPI.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GPI is valued cheaper than 94.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- GPI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GPI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GPI is cheaper than 70.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GPI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)0.42
EPS Next 2Y8.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.45%
5. GPI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.73%, GPI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- The stock price of GPI dropped by -27.51% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.41, GPI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, GPI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.73% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of GPI grows each year by 27.52%, which is quite nice.
- 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)27.52%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 7.97% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GPI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of GPI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP7.97%
EPS Next 2Y8.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.45%
GPI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
299.9
-1.01 (-0.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners101.5%
Inst Owner Change195.14%
Ins Owners2.43%
Ins Owner Change0.46%
Market Cap3.58B
Revenue(TTM)22.57B
Net Income(TTM)321.30M
Analysts78.57
Price Target480.86 (60.34%)
Short Float %8.21%
Short Ratio5.36
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.73% |
Yearly Dividend2.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.52%
DP7.97%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-02 2026-03-02 (0.55)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.83%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.12%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.54%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.12%
Max EPS beat(4)7.46%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.31%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.74%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.2%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.18%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.18%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.89%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.65%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.7%
PT rev (1m)1.66%
PT rev (3m)-0.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.99 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.15 | ||
| P/B | 1.28 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.16 |
EPS(TTM)40.71
EY13.57%
EPS(NY)42.88
Fwd EY14.3%
FCF(TTM)35.58
FCFY11.86%
OCF(TTM)58.21
OCFY19.41%
SpS1891.99
BVpS233.79
TBVpS-29.3
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)0.42
Graham Number462.76
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.1% | ||
| ROE | 11.52% | ||
| ROCE | 12.82% | ||
| ROIC | 7.41% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.43% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.54% | ||
| OM | 3.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.42% | ||
| GM | 16.05% | ||
| FCFM | 1.88% |
ROA(3y)5.21%
ROA(5y)7.15%
ROE(3y)16.62%
ROE(5y)22.35%
ROIC(3y)8.64%
ROIC(5y)10.66%
ROICexc(3y)8.69%
ROICexc(5y)10.72%
ROICexgc(3y)13.38%
ROICexgc(5y)16.77%
ROCE(3y)15.29%
ROCE(5y)18.13%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-19.95%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.6%
OM growth 3Y-17.13%
OM growth 5Y-4.31%
PM growth 3Y-31.85%
PM growth 5Y-11.37%
GM growth 3Y-4.25%
GM growth 5Y-0.38%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.92 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.29 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 222.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.32 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | 132.12% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.38 |
F-Score6
WACC8.65%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)213.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)199.47%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.1%
Profit Quality(3y)67.61%
Profit Quality(5y)94.16%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.67%
EPS 3Y-3.84%
EPS 5Y17.65%
EPS Q2Q%-14.94%
EPS Next Y5.33%
EPS Next 2Y8.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.45%
EPS Next 5Y10.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.23%
Revenue growth 3Y11.64%
Revenue growth 5Y16.32%
Sales Q2Q%0.61%
Revenue Next Year2.64%
Revenue Next 2Y2.92%
Revenue Next 3Y2.83%
Revenue Next 5Y3.34%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.41%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.48%
EBIT growth 5Y11.31%
EBIT Next Year9.72%
EBIT Next 3Y7.62%
EBIT Next 5Y7.82%
FCF growth 1Y24.41%
FCF growth 3Y-0.46%
FCF growth 5Y-9.58%
OCF growth 1Y18.45%
OCF growth 3Y5.83%
OCF growth 5Y-2.92%
GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC / GPI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GPI.
Can you provide the valuation status for GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC?
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 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI) is 7.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.28.
How sustainable is the dividend of GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI) stock?
The dividend rating of GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 7.97%.