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 Ratio7.17
Forward P/E Ratio6.21
P/E Growth4.44
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$11.12 billion
Price / Sales0.10
Cash Flow$9.3003 per share
Price / Cash5.96
Book Value$53.90 per share
Price / Book1.03
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
Employees14,300
Outstanding Shares19,910,000
Market Cap$1.29 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. Shareholders 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 1.88%. 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 declared that its board has initiated a stock buyback program on Wednesday, May 16th 2018, which allows the company to repurchase $100,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to repurchase up to 6.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Group 1 Automotive's earnings last quarter?
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 26th. The company reported $2.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.14 by $0.31. The business earned $2.94 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.92 billion. Group 1 Automotive had a return on equity of 15.73% and a net margin of 1.97%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 10.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.87 EPS. View Group 1 Automotive's Earnings History.
When is Group 1 Automotive's next earnings date?
How can I listen to Group 1 Automotive's earnings call?
Group 1 Automotive will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, October 25th at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8883176003.
What price target have analysts set for GPI?
6 analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Group 1 Automotive's shares. Their predictions range from $64.00 to $105.00. On average, they anticipate Group 1 Automotive's share price to reach $87.60 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 58.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Group 1 Automotive.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Group 1 Automotive?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Group 1 Automotive in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 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 (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 number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Foundry Partners LLC (0.42%), Moon Capital Management LLC (0.18%) and Livingston Group Asset Management CO operating as Southport Capital Management (0.01%). 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 institutional investors are selling Group 1 Automotive stock?
GPI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Moon Capital Management 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 institutional investors are buying Group 1 Automotive stock?
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 $55.43.
How big of a company is Group 1 Automotive?
Group 1 Automotive has a market capitalization of $1.29 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 14,300 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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