NYSE:GPI

Group 1 Automotive Stock Forecast, Price & News

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$152.26

-0.54 (-0.35 %)

(As of 01/15/2021 03:39 PM ET)

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Today's Range

$147.07

Now: $152.26▼

$152.87

50-Day Range

$118.14

MA: $127.76▼

$154.33

52-Week Range

$26.25

Now: $152.26▼

$162.65

Volume3,400 shs

Average Volume245,497 shs

Market Capitalization$2.79 billion

P/E Ratio12.05

Dividend Yield0.80%

Beta2.13

Group 1 Automotive, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the automotive retail industry. The company sells new and used cars, light trucks, and vehicle parts, as well as service insurance contracts; arranges related vehicle financing; and offers automotive maintenance and repair services. It operates primarily in the metropolitan areas in 15 states in the United States; 33 towns in the United Kingdom; and 3 states in Brazil. As of February 5, 2020, the company owned and operated 186 automotive dealerships, 242 franchises, and 49 collision centers that offer 31 brands of automobiles. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

MarketRank^™

Overall MarketRank^™

1.45 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

105th out of 321 stocks

Automotive Dealers & Gasoline Service Stations Industry

11th out of 22 stocks

1.5 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Group 1 Automotive has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 6 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $140.17, Group 1 Automotive has a forecasted downside of 6.0% from its current price of $149.08.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Group 1 Automotive has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

2.2 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
Group 1 Automotive has received 426 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
Group 1 Automotive has received 550 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
Group 1 Automotive has received 56.35% “underperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Group 1 Automotive and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe GPI will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe GPI will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

1.7 Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Group 1 Automotive has a dividend yield of 0.80%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Group 1 Automotive does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Group 1 Automotive is 10.98%. 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 6.70% next year. This indicates that Group 1 Automotive will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

0.0 Company Ownership

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 $3,670,342.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 5.20% of the stock of Group 1 Automotive is held by insiders.

1.9 Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Group 1 Automotive are expected to decrease by -2.34% in the coming year, from $18.34 to $17.91 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Group 1 Automotive is 11.79, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.40.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Group 1 Automotive is 11.79, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 38.90.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Group 1 Automotive has a PEG Ratio of 1.03. PEG Ratios around 1 indicate that a company is correctly valued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Group 1 Automotive has a P/B Ratio of 2.20. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NYSE

Industry Automotive dealers & gasoline service stations

Sub-IndustryAutomotive Retail

SectorRetail/Wholesale

Current SymbolNYSE:GPI

Previous Symbol

CUSIP39890510

CIK1031203

Webwww.group1auto.com

Phone713-647-5700

Employees15,296

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.96

Current Ratio1.06

Quick Ratio0.30

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio12.05

Forward P/E Ratio8.30

P/E Growth1.03

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$12.04 billion

Price / Sales0.23

Cash Flow$15.21 per share

Price / Cash Flow10.01

Book Value$67.61 per share

Price / Book2.25

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$10.93

Net Income$174 million

Net Margins2.13%

Return on Equity22.60%

Return on Assets5.42%

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares18,314,000

Market Cap$2.79 billion

Next Earnings Date2/3/2021 (Estimated)

OptionableOptionable

$152.26

-0.54 (-0.35 %)

(As of 01/15/2021 03:39 PM ET)

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Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) Frequently Asked Questions

How has Group 1 Automotive's stock been impacted by Coronavirus?

Group 1 Automotive's stock was trading at $61.07 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, GPI stock has increased by 149.0% and is now trading at $152.04.
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Is Group 1 Automotive a buy right now?

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Group 1 Automotive in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Group 1 Automotive stock.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Group 1 Automotive?

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When is Group 1 Automotive's next earnings date?

Group 1 Automotive is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 3rd 2021.
View our earnings forecast for Group 1 Automotive.

How were Group 1 Automotive's earnings last quarter?

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 3rd. The company reported $6.97 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $6.56 by $0.41. The company had revenue of $3.04 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.01 billion. Group 1 Automotive had a return on equity of 22.60% and a net margin of 2.13%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $3.02 EPS.
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How often does Group 1 Automotive pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Group 1 Automotive?

Group 1 Automotive declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 18th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be given a dividend of $0.30 per share on Tuesday, December 15th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.79%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 30th.
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Is Group 1 Automotive a good dividend stock?

Group 1 Automotive pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.80%. The dividend payout ratio of Group 1 Automotive is 10.98%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Group 1 Automotive will have a dividend payout ratio of 6.70% next year. This indicates that Group 1 Automotive will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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 stock repurchase program on Thursday, February 21st 2019, which permits the company to buyback $75,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to buy up to 6.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

What price target have analysts set for GPI?

6 brokers have issued 12-month target prices for Group 1 Automotive's shares. Their forecasts range from $82.00 to $187.00. On average, they anticipate Group 1 Automotive's share price to reach $140.17 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 7.8%.
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Who are some of Group 1 Automotive's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Group 1 Automotive include O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY), AutoZone (AZO), CarMax (KMX), Advance Auto Parts (AAP), Lithia Motors (LAD), AutoNation (AN), Penske Automotive Group (PAG), Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), Monro (MNRO), Sonic Automotive (SAH), Prospect Capital (PBY) and America's Car-Mart (CRMT).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Group 1 Automotive own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Group 1 Automotive investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Intel (INTC), Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), Comcast (CMCSA), The Home Depot (HD), AT&T (T), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), AutoNation (AN), NVIDIA (NVDA) and The Procter & Gamble (PG).

Who are Group 1 Automotive's key executives?

Group 1 Automotive's management team includes the following people:

Mr. Earl J. Hesterberg Jr., Pres, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 67, Pay $3.96M)
Mr. Peter C. DeLongchamps, Sr. VP of Manufacturer Relations, Financial Services & Public Affairs (Age 60, Pay $1.08M)
Mr. Frank Grese Jr., Sr. VP of HR, Training & Operations Support (Age 69, Pay $1.31M)
Mr. John C. Rickel, Sr. VP (Age 59, Pay $1.38M)
Mr. Daryl Adam Kenningham, Pres of US & Brazilian Operations (Age 57, Pay $1.82M)
Mr. Daniel James McHenry, Sr. VP & CFO
Sheila Roth, Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Darryl Michael Burman, Sr. VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 63)
Mr. Matthew E. McGovern, Chief Financial Officer of Northeast Region
Mr. Robert J. Kennedy, Chief Financial Officer of Southeast Region

What is Group 1 Automotive's stock symbol?

Group 1 Automotive trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GPI."

Who are Group 1 Automotive's major shareholders?

Group 1 Automotive's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.07%), Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. (0.01%), 6 Meridian (0.01%), First Hawaiian Bank (0.01%) and Huntington National Bank (0.00%). Company insiders that own Group 1 Automotive stock include Darryl M Burman, Daryl Kenningham, Earl J Hesterberg, Frank Grese, John C Rickel, John L Adams, Lincoln Pereira, Max P Watson, Michael David Jones and Peter C Delongchamps.
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Which major investors are selling Group 1 Automotive stock?

GPI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including State of Alaska Department of Revenue, and Crossmark Global Holdings Inc.. 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, Lincoln Pereira, Michael David Jones, and Peter C Delongchamps.
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Which major investors are buying Group 1 Automotive stock?

GPI stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including 6 Meridian, First Hawaiian Bank, and Huntington National Bank.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

What is Group 1 Automotive's stock price today?

One share of GPI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $152.04.

How big of a company is Group 1 Automotive?

Group 1 Automotive has a market capitalization of $2.78 billion and generates $12.04 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $174 million in net income (profit) each year or $10.93 on an earnings per share basis. Group 1 Automotive employs 15,296 workers across the globe.

What is Group 1 Automotive's official website?

The official website for Group 1 Automotive is www.group1auto.com.

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]

This page was last updated on 1/15/2021 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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