Group 1 Automotive (GPI)
NYSE:GPI
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GPI Stock Chart & Stats
$349.94
-$0.56(-0.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$349.94
-$0.56(-0.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$292.44 - $488.39
Previous CloseN/A
Volume31.92K
Average Volume (3M)164.19K
Market Cap
$3.73B
Enterprise Value$9.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$41.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.61B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.5
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
11.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.49%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)26.07
Shares Outstanding11,898,193
10 Day Avg. Volume162,777
30 Day Avg. Volume164,192
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.49
Price to Book (P/B)1.79
Price to Sales (P/S)0.22
P/FCF Ratio10.41
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.47
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.41
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.64
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.47
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$430.83Price Target Upside23.12% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)42.35
Revenue Forecast (FY)$22.74B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Dealership Revenue Streams & ScaleGroup 1’s business model combines new and used retail, parts & service, and F&I revenue across a large franchised-dealer footprint. This multi-stream mix and scale create durable cash-flow diversity, smoothing cycles in new-vehicle demand and supporting margins from recurring aftersales.
Improving Leverage And Serviceable Balance SheetMeaningful deleveraging materially improves financial flexibility relative to 2025, lowering interest and refinancing risk. While leverage remains above 1x, the trend enhances capacity for buybacks, dividends and targeted M&A, supporting long-term capital allocation and resilience to market stress.
Aftersales Momentum And Technician CapacityStrength in parts & service is a durable margin and cash driver: higher same-store customer-pay gross, more technicians and improved repair-order productivity increase recurring revenue less sensitive to retail volume swings, supporting steadier gross profit and aftermarket margin sustainability.
Bears Say
Material Margin Compression Versus Prior YearsA sustained drop in net and operating margins materially reduces the firm’s earnings power and return on equity. Lower margins increase sensitivity to revenue volatility, limit reinvestment capacity, and make it harder to restore historical profitability without structural changes to pricing, sourcing, or cost base.
Volatile And Weakening Cash ConversionIrregular FCF generation undermines predictability for debt reduction, buybacks and dividends. Large year-to-year swings—incl. negative FCF in 2023—signal working-capital and inventory sensitivity in the model, increasing the risk that capital returns or investments may be curtailed during downturns.
New/used Volume Declines And Used-sourcing HeadwindsSustained unit-volume pressure and weaker used-vehicle gross profit per unit reflect affordability and sourcing challenges. Because used-vehicle margins are a key profit contributor, persistent downshifts and tougher sourcing compress overall profitability and make earnings more contingent on cyclical recovery.
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GPI FAQ
What was Group 1 Automotive’s price range in the past 12 months?
Group 1 Automotive lowest stock price was $292.44 and its highest was $488.39 in the past 12 months.
What is Group 1 Automotive’s market cap?
Group 1 Automotive’s market cap is $3.73B.
When is Group 1 Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date?
Group 1 Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 39 days.
How were Group 1 Automotive’s earnings last quarter?
Group 1 Automotive released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $8.66 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $8.818 by -$0.158.
Is Group 1 Automotive overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Group 1 Automotive’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Group 1 Automotive pay dividends?
Group 1 Automotive pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.55 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.49%. See more information on Group 1 Automotive dividends here
What is Group 1 Automotive’s EPS estimate?
Group 1 Automotive’s EPS estimate is 11.15.
How many shares outstanding does Group 1 Automotive have?
Group 1 Automotive has 11,898,193 shares outstanding.
What happened to Group 1 Automotive’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Group 1 Automotive reported an EPS of $8.66 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $8.818. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.194%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Group 1 Automotive?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GPI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Group 1 Automotive Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$430.83 (23.12% Upside)
$430.83 (23.12% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GPI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-28.25%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Group 1 Automotive
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. functions as an automotive retail enterprise, operating through its various subsidiary companies. The firm's primary activities include vending new and pre-owned automobiles and light commercial vehicles, as well as vehicle components. Moreover, it facilitates service and insurance contracts, arranges financing for vehicle purchases, and offers a full suite of automotive maintenance and repair services. The company's geographic reach extends across 17 states in the United States and encompasses 35 different towns in the United Kingdom. As of July 11, 2022, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. maintained ownership and operation of 204 automotive dealerships, 273 franchises, and 47 collision repair centers, collectively presenting products from 35 distinct car brands. The company was established in 1995 and its corporate base is located in Houston, Texas.
GPI Company Deck
GPI Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented multiple operational and financial strengths — solid revenue and adjusted EPS, resilient U.S. new-vehicle GPUs, strong aftersales momentum, successful virtual F&I rollout, U.K. improvement, and disciplined capital deployment including share repurchases and targeted M&A. Offsetting these positives were volume pressure in new and used vehicles, used-margin and sourcing headwinds, weather-related aftersales disruption (~$7M), increased U.K. labor costs (~$3M), and significant SG&A actions (nearly 700 roles cut) to restore leverage. Management emphasized cost discipline and strategic initiatives (AI, rebranding, technician hiring, measured Chinese-OEM entries) to drive improvement. On balance, the highlights — including confirming actionable cost saves, liquidity, and clear operational levers — modestly outweigh the lowlights, indicating a company navigating a challenging market with concrete remediation plans.View all GPI earnings summariesGPI Revenue Breakdown
82.88% U.S
17.12% U.K.
GPI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$430.83
▲(23.12% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.48% Insiders
31.72% Mutual Funds
21.69% Other Institutional Investors
17.23% Public Companies and
Individual Investors