Group 1 Automotive (GPI) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Group 1 Automotive

NYSE•Consumer Cyclical•Auto & Truck Dealerships

$265.01-4.78(-0.02%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$3.15B

P/E

8.3x

P/S

0.1x

P/B

1.0x

Group 1 Automotive, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the automotive retail industry in the United States and the United Kingdom. The company sells new and used cars and light trucks through its dealerships and digital platform; and service and insurance contracts. It also engages in the wholesale of used vehicles at third-party auctions; wholesale and retail of vehicle and replacement parts; and arrangement of related vehicle financing. In addition, the company offers automotive maintenance and collision repair services. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

How this company scores

AverageMetricSide Score: 53/100

Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (16/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (11/25).

Profitability14/25

Growth12/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags11/25

Cash & Earnings Quality16/25

Strengths

Cash-backed earningsConsistent free cash flowProfit converts from growthNo share dilution

No red flags in the last 8 quarters.

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 8.3x5y range 3.2x – 15.0x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 0.1x5y range 0.1x – 0.3x

Currently below its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 1.0x5y range 1.0x – 1.8x

Price & Volume

Market Cap $3.15B

Metrics at a Glance

as of September 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $21.77B
Q. Revenue: $5.40B
TTM EBITDA: $910.50M
TTM Op. Income: $785.70M
Q. Op. Income: $200.70M
TTM Net Income: $380.00M
Q. Net Income: $102.90M
EPS: $8.61
Shares Out.: $11.85M

$21.77B in TTM revenue declined 3.4% YoY, reaching $5.40B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $910.50M and TTM operating income of $785.70M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $380.00M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 15.8%
EBITDA Margin: 4.3%
Op. Margin: 3.7%
Net Margin: 1.9%

Op. margin of 3.7% is up 1.9% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 1.9% and gross margin of 15.8% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Across the last 8 quarters, operating margin has fallen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 8.3x
P/S Ratio: 0.1x
P/B Ratio: 1.0x

At 8.3x P/E, the stock trades below typical market levels. P/S of 0.1x and P/B of 1.0x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is down 44% — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $10.79B
Cash: $881.50M
Long-Term Debt: $3.62B
Book Value: $3.07B
D/E Ratio: 1.2
Debt/EBITDA: 15.6

With $10.79B in assets and $3.62B in long-term debt, D/E is 1.2and book value is $3.07B — moderate leverage. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $187.00M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $226.30M
FCF Margin: 1.0%
FCF / Net Income: 0.6

TTM FCF of $226.30M on $187.00M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 0.6x means cash covers only part of net income — earnings quality needs attention. Over the past year, free cash flow is down 54% — an improving trend.