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GPI Stock Chart & Stats
$330.87
$6.56(1.98%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$330.87
$6.56(1.98%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$274.27 - $488.39
Previous Close$337.43
Volume232.25K
Average Volume (3M)195.68K
Market Cap
$3.42B
Enterprise Value$9.06K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$164.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.78B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.9
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
11.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)24.06
Shares Outstanding11,922,225
10 Day Avg. Volume172,557
30 Day Avg. Volume195,675
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.50
Price to Book (P/B)1.79
Price to Sales (P/S)0.22
P/FCF Ratio13.34
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$394.50Price Target Upside19.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)41.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$22.68B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aftersales/Service Recurring RevenueGrowing same-store aftersales revenue and repair volumes strengthen a recurring, higher-margin earnings stream that is less cyclical than new-vehicle sales. Durable service demand from an expanding installed base supports steadier cash flow, margin resilience and valuation tailwinds over the medium term.
F&I Productivity & Virtual F&IImproving F&I producer revenue per unit and virtual F&I rollout raise per-transaction profitability and lower variable compensation. These structural productivity gains can sustainably boost margins and FCF per unit, insulating results from unit-volume volatility over the next several quarters.
Acquisition-Driven Scale ExpansionLarge market-specific acquisitions expand scale in Atlanta, add service capacity and diversify revenue. Immediate EPS accretion and incremental service bays/technician capacity support long-run aftersales growth and operational synergies if integration is executed, strengthening competitive positioning.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionSustained margin compression reduces the company's ability to convert revenue into profits and free cash flow. For a dealership model with thin cyclical returns, lower margins amplify earnings sensitivity to unit declines and raise execution required to restore ROIC and shareholder returns.
Elevated LeverageHigh absolute debt and rising leverage constrain financial flexibility in a cyclical sector and increase interest and refinancing risk. Elevated leverage limits the company's ability to absorb slower sales or fund opportunistic investments without compressing liquidity or pausing capital returns.
Weakened Cash GenerationA nearly 50% decline in free cash flow and modest operating cash vs large debt reduces cushion for working capital or unexpected shocks. Lower FCF limits room for capital allocation and increases reliance on external financing for acquisitions and buybacks, raising structural funding risk.
Group 1 Automotive News
GPI FAQ
What was Group 1 Automotive’s price range in the past 12 months?
Group 1 Automotive lowest stock price was $274.27 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 $3.42B.
When is Group 1 Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date?
Group 1 Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 87 days.
How were Group 1 Automotive’s earnings last quarter?
Group 1 Automotive released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $9.61 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $10.602 by -$0.992.
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 0.73%. See more information on Group 1 Automotive dividends here
What is Group 1 Automotive’s EPS estimate?
Group 1 Automotive’s EPS estimate is 11.26.
How many shares outstanding does Group 1 Automotive have?
Group 1 Automotive has 11,922,225 shares outstanding.
What happened to Group 1 Automotive’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Group 1 Automotive reported an EPS of $9.61 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $10.602. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -17.113%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Group 1 Automotive Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$394.50 (19.23% Upside)
$394.50 (19.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GPI Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 57%
Bearish news 43%
Bearish news 43%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-22.25%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.55%
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
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a generally constructive picture: the company delivered solid revenue, gross profit and adjusted earnings, demonstrated strong aftersales momentum, improved F&I and dealer productivity (notably via virtual F&I), and outlined a credible $50 million annualized cost program while maintaining liquidity and active capital returns. Offsets include continued unit-volume pressure in new and used vehicles, used-vehicle margin compression (~3% decline), weather-driven aftersales disruption (~$7M), elevated U.S. SG&A (~70.5% of gross in Q1) prompting the headcount reductions (~700 roles), and some one-time/regulatory costs in the U.K. On balance, management's operational fixes, aftersales strength and capital discipline appear to outweigh the near-term challenges.View all GPI earnings summariesGPI Revenue Breakdown
82.88% U.S
17.12% U.K.
GPI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$394.50
▲(19.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.48% Insiders
32.40% Mutual Funds
1.55% Other Institutional Investors
36.26% Public Companies and
Individual Investors