Group 1 Automotive, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the automotive retail industry. It sells new and used cars, light trucks, and vehicle parts; arranges vehicle financing; sells service and insurance contracts; and provides automotive maintenance and repair services. The company has operations primarily in the metropolitan areas of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas in the United States; 28 towns in the United Kingdom; and in the metropolitan markets of Sao Paulo, Parana, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Santa Catarina, Brazil. As of February 15, 2018, it owned and operated 230 franchises, 175 dealership locations, and 48 collision centers that offer 32 brands of automobiles. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Automotive dealers & gasoline service stations
Sub-IndustryAutomotive Retail
SectorRetail/Wholesale
SymbolNYSE:GPI
CUSIP39890510
Phone713-647-5700
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.16
Current Ratio1.07
Quick Ratio0.26
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio8.76
Forward P/E Ratio7.57
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$11.12 billion
Price / Sales0.12
Cash Flow$10.4025 per share
Price / Cash6.51
Book Value$53.90 per share
Price / Book1.26
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.73
Net Income$213.44 million
Net Margins1.97%
Return on Equity15.73%
Return on Assets3.61%
Miscellaneous
Employees14,108
Outstanding Shares19,910,000
Market Cap$1.41 billion
Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Group 1 Automotive's stock symbol?
Group 1 Automotive trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GPI."
How often does Group 1 Automotive pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Group 1 Automotive?
Group 1 Automotive announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, August 16th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.26 per share on Tuesday, September 18th. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.54%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 31st. View Group 1 Automotive's Dividend History.
How will Group 1 Automotive's stock buyback program work?
Group 1 Automotive announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program on Wednesday, May 16th 2018, which authorizes the company to buyback $100,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to buy up to 6.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are typically an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Group 1 Automotive's earnings last quarter?
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 26th. The company reported $2.45 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $2.14 by $0.31. The company had revenue of $2.94 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.92 billion. Group 1 Automotive had a net margin of 1.97% and a return on equity of 15.73%. The company's revenue was up 10.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.87 EPS. View Group 1 Automotive's Earnings History.
When is Group 1 Automotive's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for GPI?
8 brokerages have issued 1 year price targets for Group 1 Automotive's shares. Their predictions range from $64.00 to $105.00. On average, they anticipate Group 1 Automotive's stock price to reach $85.8333 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 26.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Group 1 Automotive.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Group 1 Automotive?
8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Group 1 Automotive in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Group 1 Automotive.
Who are some of Group 1 Automotive's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Group 1 Automotive include Casey's General Stores (CASY), Penske Automotive Group (PAG), AutoNation (AN), Murphy USA (MUSA), Lithia Motors (LAD), Camping World (CWH), Rush Enterprises (RUSHB), Rush Enterprises, Inc. Class A (RUSHA), Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), Sonic Automotive (SAH), Fincera (YUANF), America's Car-Mart (CRMT), TravelCenters of America (TA), Lazydays (LAZY) and Lentuo International (LASLY).
Who are Group 1 Automotive's key executives?
Group 1 Automotive's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Earl J. Hesterberg Jr., Chief Exec. Officer, Pres & Exec. Director (Age 64)
- Mr. John C. Rickel, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 56)
- Mr. Peter C. DeLongchamps, Sr. VP of Manufacturer Relations, Financial Services & Public Affairs (Age 57)
- Mr. Frank Grese Jr., Sr. VP of HR, Training & Operations Support (Age 66)
- Mr. Daryl Adam Kenningham, Pres of U.S. Operations (Age 54)
Who are Group 1 Automotive's major shareholders?
Group 1 Automotive's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (14.22%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.92%), Northern Trust Corp (4.25%), LSV Asset Management (3.13%), OppenheimerFunds Inc. (3.14%) and Abrams Capital Management L.P. (2.30%). Company insiders that own Group 1 Automotive stock include Darryl M Burman, Daryl Kenningham, Earl J Hesterberg, Frank Grese, J Terry Strange, John C Rickel, Lincoln Pereira and Peter C Delongchamps. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Group 1 Automotive.
Which major investors are selling Group 1 Automotive stock?
GPI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of America Corp DE, BlackRock Inc., Abrams Capital Management L.P., Millennium Management LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., California Public Employees Retirement System, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and Chicago Equity Partners LLC. Company insiders that have sold Group 1 Automotive company stock in the last year include Darryl M Burman, Daryl Kenningham, Earl J Hesterberg, Frank Grese, J Terry Strange, John C Rickel, Lincoln Pereira and Peter C Delongchamps. View Insider Buying and Selling for Group 1 Automotive.
Which major investors are buying Group 1 Automotive stock?
GPI stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Tyvor Capital LLC, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Foundry Partners LLC, BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA, Towle & Co., Northern Trust Corp, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC and OppenheimerFunds Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Group 1 Automotive.
How do I buy shares of Group 1 Automotive?
Shares of GPI can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Group 1 Automotive's stock price today?
One share of GPI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $67.72.
How big of a company is Group 1 Automotive?
Group 1 Automotive has a market capitalization of $1.41 billion and generates $11.12 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $213.44 million in net income (profit) each year or $7.73 on an earnings per share basis. Group 1 Automotive employs 14,108 workers across the globe.
What is Group 1 Automotive's official website?
How can I contact Group 1 Automotive?
Group 1 Automotive's mailing address is 800 GESSNER SUITE 500, HOUSTON TX, 77024. The company can be reached via phone at 713-647-5700 or via email at [email protected]
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