Group 1 Automotive (GPI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a leading global automotive retailer engaged in the sale and service of new and used vehicles. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company has grown through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Its core business activities encompass vehicle retailing, service and parts operations, collision repair centers and wholesale auctions. By partnering with a diverse range of manufacturers, Group 1 Automotive offers an extensive lineup of domestic, European and Asian brands to meet the varied needs of retail customers.

The company’s retail dealerships provide comprehensive automotive solutions, including vehicle financing, insurance products and extended warranties. Each facility typically features a full-service auto repair shop, parts department and collision center to support ongoing maintenance and repair needs. Group 1 Automotive has also invested in digital retailing tools and online sales channels to enhance the customer experience, from initial vehicle research and financing to final purchase and aftersales service.

Originally focused on the U.S. market, Group 1 Automotive expanded internationally with the acquisition of major dealership groups in the United Kingdom. Today, it operates a network of domestic and overseas locations, serving metropolitan and suburban markets across North America and Europe. This geographic diversification has enabled the company to leverage operational best practices, optimize inventory management and respond to shifting consumer preferences in different regions.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Daryl Kenningham, Group 1 Automotive continues to pursue growth through strategic acquisitions and investments in technology and customer service. The company’s executive team, supported by an experienced board of directors, emphasizes operational excellence, community engagement and sustainable practices. With a commitment to delivering quality vehicles and services, Group 1 Automotive is positioned to remain a prominent player in the global automotive retail industry.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $404.35 to $440.70
• 50-Day Range: $406.92 to $481.88
• 52-Week Range: $298.92 to $490.09
• Volume: 452,514 shs
• Average Volume: 151,731 shs
• Market Capitalization: $5.27 billion
• P/E Ratio: 11.42
• Dividend Yield: 0.49%
• Price Target: $470.14
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Group 1 Automotive Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Group 1 Automotive scored higher than 87% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 50th out of 212 stocks in the retail/wholesale sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Group 1 Automotive has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Group 1 Automotive has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 9.34%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Group 1 Automotive are expected to grow by 9.34% in the coming year, from $41.00 to $44.83 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Group 1 Automotive is 11.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.50.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Group 1 Automotive is 11.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 29.78.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Group 1 Automotive has a PEG Ratio of 1.12. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Group 1 Automotive has a P/B Ratio of 1.82. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

8.13% of the float of Group 1 Automotive has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Group 1 Automotive has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Group 1 Automotive has recently increased by 3.40%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Group 1 Automotive has a dividend yield of 0.44%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Group 1 Automotive has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Group 1 Automotive is 5.61%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Group 1 Automotive will have a dividend payout ratio of 4.46% next year. This indicates that Group 1 Automotive will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.1 / 5
• Environmental Score: -5.83

Percentage of Shares Shorted

8.13% of the float of Group 1 Automotive has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Group 1 Automotive has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Group 1 Automotive has recently increased by 3.40%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.10

News Sentiment

Group 1 Automotive has a news sentiment score of 1.10. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.83 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Group 1 Automotive this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for GPI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Group 1 Automotive insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,979,314.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.10% of the stock of Group 1 Automotive is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

99.92% of the stock of Group 1 Automotive is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

GPI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GPI shares performed this year?

Group 1 Automotive's stock was trading at $421.48 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, GPI shares have decreased by 3.5% and is now trading at $406.9160.

How were Group 1 Automotive's earnings last quarter?

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April, 24th. The company reported $10.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $9.68 by $0.49. The business's revenue was up 23.1% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is Group 1 Automotive doing a stock buyback?

Group 1 Automotive's Board of Directors approved a share buyback program on Tuesday, November 12th 2024, which permits the company to buy back $500,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 9.3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are typically an indication that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Does Group 1 Automotive have any subsidiaries?

Group 1 Automotive subsidiaries include these companies: Audi Fort Worth, Beadles Group, Spire Automotive, Acanthicus Empreendimentos Imobiliários Ltda. (Brazil), Advantagecars.com Inc. (DE), Amarillo Motors-F Inc. (DE), AR Centro-Oeste Comércio de Veículos Ltda. (Brazil), and others.

Who are Group 1 Automotive's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Group 1 Automotive include Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt (0.79%), Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.67%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.26%) and Congress Asset Management Co. (0.21%). Insiders that own company stock include Lincoln Pereira, Earl J Hesterberg, Peter C Delongchamps, Daryl Kenningham, Frank Grese, Daniel James Mchenry, Darryl M Burman, Michael David Jones and Edward Mckissic.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Group 1 Automotive?

Shares of GPI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Group 1 Automotive own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Group 1 Automotive investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Tesla (TSLA), Home Depot (HD) and Netflix (NFLX).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/24/2025
• Record date for 6/16 Dividend: 6/02/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/16 Dividend: 6/02/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/16/2025
• Today: 7/17/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/23/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Retail/Wholesale
• Industry: RET/WHLSL AUTO/TRUCK
• Sub-Industry: Automotive Retail
• Current Symbol: NYSE:GPI
• CIK: 1031203
• Web: www.group1auto.com
• Phone: (713) 647-5700
• Fax: 713-647-5858
• Employees: 20,413
• Year Founded: 1997

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Group 1 Automotive: $470.14
• High Price Target: $565.00
• Low Price Target: $415.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +15.5%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $35.62
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.42
• Forward P/E Ratio: 9.92
• P/E Growth: 1.12
• Net Income: $498.10 million
• Net Margins: 2.27%
• Pretax Margin: 3.02%
• Return on Equity: 17.96%
• Return on Assets: 5.50%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.89
• Current Ratio: 1.00
• Quick Ratio: 0.27

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $19.93 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.26
• Cash Flow: $43.75 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.30
• Book Value: $223.32 per share
• Price / Book: 1.82

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 12,940,000
• Free Float: 12,663,000
• Market Cap: $5.27 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.90