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GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

402.38 USD
+2.51 (+0.63%)
Last: 12/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM
402.38 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/2/2025, 8:04:00 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. Both the profitability and the financial health of GPI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. GPI scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


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.
Each year in the past 5 years GPI has been profitable.
GPI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.57%, GPI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.11% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of GPI (12.15%) is better 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 (1.65%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GPI has grown nicely.
GPI's Operating Margin of 4.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GPI outperforms 63.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GPI has grown nicely.
GPI has a Gross Margin of 16.09%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GPI underperforms 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, GPI has less shares outstanding
GPI has less shares outstanding than it did 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 3.51. This indicates that GPI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of GPI (3.51) is better than 81.97% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GPI (10.91) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GPI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
GPI has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.69) than 67.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.69
Debt/FCF 10.91
Altman-Z 3.51
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC8.66%
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.
The Current ratio of GPI (1.06) is worse 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.
GPI has a Quick ratio of 0.25. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GPI underperforms 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 29.17% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 19.45% 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 10.60% on average per year.
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

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.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.53, the valuation of GPI can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GPI indicates a rather cheap valuation: GPI is cheaper than 85.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, GPI is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.96, the valuation of GPI can be described as reasonable.
88.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GPI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GPI to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.22), we can say GPI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.53
Fwd PE 8.96
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 68.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GPI indicates a rather cheap valuation: GPI is cheaper than 87.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.31
EV/EBITDA 7.69
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.
GPI has a very decent profitability rating, which 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

GPI has a yearly dividend return of 0.50%, which is pretty low.
GPI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.64.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.50, GPI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
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.
GPI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. 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 (12/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 402.38 0 (0%)

402.38

+2.51 (+0.63%)

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 Cap5.08B
Revenue(TTM)22.54B
Net Income(TTM)371.10M
Analysts78.46
Price Target485.14 (20.57%)
Short Float %9.01%
Short Ratio4.65
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)-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 9.53
Fwd PE 8.96
P/S 0.23
P/FCF 10.31
P/OCF 6.53
P/B 1.66
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.69
EPS(TTM)42.21
EY10.49%
EPS(NY)44.93
Fwd EY11.17%
FCF(TTM)39.04
FCFY9.7%
OCF(TTM)61.58
OCFY15.3%
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 3.51
F-Score6
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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%.