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GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

404.21 USD
-4.14 (-1.01%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:25:04 PM
404.21 USD
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After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:25:04 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, GPI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GPI was compared to 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. GPI has an average financial health and profitability rating. GPI is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GPI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year GPI had a positive cash flow from operations.
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

The Return On Assets of GPI (3.57%) is better than 63.11% of its industry peers.
GPI has a better Return On Equity (12.15%) than 68.85% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of GPI (8.28%) is better than 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

GPI has a Profit Margin of 1.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GPI outperforms 59.02% of its industry peers.
GPI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GPI has a Operating Margin of 4.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: GPI outperforms 63.11% of its industry peers.
GPI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GPI's Gross Margin of 16.09% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GPI is outperformed by 83.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GPI has grown nicely.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GPI is still creating some value.
GPI has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
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.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.52, GPI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.79% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GPI is 10.91, which is on the high side as it means it would take GPI, 10.91 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GPI has a Debt to FCF ratio (10.91) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69 is on the high side and indicates that GPI has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GPI (1.69) is worse than 67.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.69
Debt/FCF 10.91
Altman-Z 3.52
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC8.7%
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

GPI has a Current Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that GPI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GPI has a worse Current ratio (1.06) than 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.25, GPI is doing worse than 85.25% of the companies in the same industry.
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

GPI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.99%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, GPI shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 29.17% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, GPI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 19.45% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.60% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

GPI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.25% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, GPI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.54% on average per year.
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.58, the valuation of GPI can be described as very reasonable.
GPI's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GPI is cheaper than 86.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.46, GPI is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.00 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 36.10. GPI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.58
Fwd PE 9
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GPI is valued a bit cheaper than 71.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GPI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.35
EV/EBITDA 7.76
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

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of GPI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)0.33
EPS Next 2Y6.97%
EPS Next 3Y7.54%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.49%, GPI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.64, GPI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, GPI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.49%

5.2 History

The dividend of GPI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.18%!
GPI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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

6.93% 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.
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 (12/5/2025, 8:25:04 PM)

After market: 404.21 0 (0%)

404.21

-4.14 (-1.01%)

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 Owners101.44%
Inst Owner Change-0.13%
Ins Owners2.15%
Ins Owner Change-1.07%
Market Cap5.11B
Revenue(TTM)22.54B
Net Income(TTM)371.10M
Analysts78.57
Price Target485.14 (20.02%)
Short Float %9.01%
Short Ratio4.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.49%
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)-3.5%
PT rev (3m)-2.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.68%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.58
Fwd PE 9
P/S 0.23
P/FCF 10.35
P/OCF 6.56
P/B 1.67
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.76
EPS(TTM)42.21
EY10.44%
EPS(NY)44.93
Fwd EY11.12%
FCF(TTM)39.04
FCFY9.66%
OCF(TTM)61.58
OCFY15.24%
SpS1784.44
BVpS241.73
TBVpS-15.85
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)0.33
Graham Number479.15
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
WACC8.7%
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%.