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ABG Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights
NYSE
Consumer Cyclical
Auto & Truck Dealerships
Current Price
Live
$238.04
Analyst Target
$255.5
+7.3%
Upside
52W High
$312.56
52W Low
$201.68
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$4.68B
P/E
8.76
ROE
15.5%
Profit margin
3.1%
Debt/Equity
1.54
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
Powered by advanced machine learning algorithms
Confidence Score
72%
Analysis Accuracy
ABG exhibits strong fundamental health with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, indicating robust accounting strength, though the absence of an Altman Z-Score limits distress risk assessment. The stock appears undervalued relative to its Graham Number of $349.14 and intrinsic value of $801.22, trading at $238.04, but elevated leverage and weak technicals weigh on sentiment. Solid profitability metrics, double-digit revenue and earnings growth, and strong ROE contrast with insider selling and a bearish technical trend. Analysts concur with a 'hold' rating, aligning with mixed signals between value and sentiment.
Key Strengths
Strong Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 indicates high financial health and quality earnings
Attractive valuation: trading significantly below Graham Number ($349.14) and far below intrinsic value ($801.22)
Robust profitability with ROE of 15.49% and operating margin of 5.50%, well above sector average
Double-digit revenue (13.3%) and earnings (18.1%) growth year-over-year
Low P/E of 8.76 compared to sector average of 58.47, suggesting significant undervaluation
Key Risks
High debt/equity ratio of 1.54, above sector average (1.60), indicating elevated financial leverage
Current ratio of 0.99 and quick ratio of 0.16 signal potential short-term liquidity pressure
Insider selling activity: $1.01M in net sales over last 6 months, signaling lack of confidence
Bearish technical trend (0/100) and 1-year price decline of -8.4% despite strong fundamentals
Missing key financial data (EV, cash, debt, ROIC, free cash flow) limits full financial health verification
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$349.14
+46.7% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
66
Strong
85
70
75
78
20
AI Verdict
Neutral with value potential
Key drivers: Strong Piotroski score and low P/E support value case, Insider selling and weak technicals offset fundamentals, Missing Altman Z-Score and cash flow data constrain confidence
Confidence
75%
Value
85/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/E of 8.76 well below sector average (58.47)
- Price/Sales of 0.26 indicates deep discount to sales
- Trading below Graham Number ($349.14)
Watchpoints
- No PEG ratio to assess growth-adjusted value
- EV multiples unavailable limits enterprise valuation
Future
70/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- 13.3% YoY revenue growth
- 18.1% YoY earnings growth
- Q/Q earnings growth of 16.5%
Watchpoints
- Most recent Q/Q EPS growth negative at -3.5%
- Forward P/E only marginally lower than current P/E
Past
75/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 20 of 25 quarters beat EPS estimates
- Average surprise of 5.18%, with several double-digit beats
- Consistent long-term earnings progression since 2020
Watchpoints
- Recent quarters show declining trend in beats (misses in 2024)
- 1Y price return negative at -8.4%
Health
78/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 indicates strong financial health
- ROE of 15.49% well above sector average (6.36%)
- Operating margin of 5.50% beats negative sector average
Watchpoints
- Altman Z-Score not available, limiting distress risk analysis
- Current ratio (0.99) and quick ratio (0.16) indicate tight liquidity
Dividend
20/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- No payout pressure allows capital retention
Watchpoints
- Dividend Strength 0/100
- No dividend yield or payout history
- Lack of income appeal for yield investors
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$238.04
Analyst Target
$255.5
Upside/Downside
+7.3%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ABG and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ABG
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.
Primary
|
+51.8% | +25.9% | -8.4% | +0.2% | -1.2% | -3.9% |
|
ATMU
Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc.
Peer
|
+163.3% | +163.3% | +30.8% | +47.0% | +5.9% | -0.2% |
|
BGSI
Boyd Group Services Inc.
Peer
|
+3.0% | +3.0% | +3.0% | +3.0% | -0.1% | -1.3% |
|
BBWI
Bath & Body Works, Inc.
Peer
|
-30.8% | -47.1% | -38.5% | -28.3% | +12.6% | -4.6% |
|
ANF
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Peer
|
+294.4% | +242.8% | -22.4% | +4.3% | -24.0% | -7.5% |
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
8.76
Forward P/E
8.53
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
1.19
P/S Ratio
0.26
EV/Revenue
0.59
EV/EBITDA
9.55
Market Cap
$4.68B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
3.15%
Operating Margin
5.5%
Gross Margin
16.99%
ROE
15.49%
ROA
5.85%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+13.3%
Earnings Growth
+18.1%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+16.5%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.54
High debt
Current Ratio
0.99
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.16
Poor
Cash/Share
$2.47
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-05
$N/A
2025-10-28
$7.17
+4.8% surprise
2025-07-29
$7.43
+8.3% surprise
2025-04-29
$6.82
+2.5% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing ABG against 94 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(6 bullish, 49 neutral, 39 bearish)
P/E Ratio
8.76
This Stock
vs
42.95
Sector Avg
-79.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
15.49%
This Stock
vs
6.27%
Sector Avg
+147.1%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
3.15%
This Stock
vs
0.86%
Sector Avg
+267.8%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
1.54
This Stock
vs
1.65
Sector Avg
-6.5%
(Lower)
Revenue Growth
13.3%
This Stock
vs
7.65%
Sector Avg
+73.9%
(Fast Growth)
Current Ratio
0.99
This Stock
vs
1.86
Sector Avg
-46.7%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ABG
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.68B | 8.76 | 15.5% | 3.1% | $238.04 | |
|
ATMU
Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.65B | 24.06 | 71.5% | 11.6% | $56.55 | |
|
BGSI
Boyd Group Services Inc.
|
BEARISH | $4.62B | 222.77 | 1.9% | 0.5% | $162.62 | |
|
BBWI
Bath & Body Works, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.58B | 6.87 | -% | 9.5% | $22.2 | |
|
ANF
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.53B | 9.38 | 40.9% | 10.1% | $96.3 |
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-25 | MILSTEIN JED MATTHEW | Officer | Sale | 1,132 | $266,314 |
| 2025-08-28 | MORRISON MAUREEN F | Director | Sale | 800 | $204,488 |
| 2025-08-22 | MILSTEIN JED MATTHEW | Officer | Sale | 1,132 | $286,690 |
| 2025-08-22 | CALLOWAY DEAN A | General Counsel | Sale | 400 | $101,760 |
| 2025-08-19 | JAMES JUANITA T | Director | Sale | 625 | $152,562 |
| 2025-08-14 | HULT DAVID W | Chief Executive Officer | Gift | 112 | - |
| 2025-08-07 | JAMES JUANITA T | Director | Gift | 89 | - |
| 2025-07-30 | ABRAMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 46,952 | $10,571,698 |
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
HOLD
8 analysts
Barclays
2026-01-21
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Barclays
2025-12-04
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Barclays
2025-11-12
Equal-Weight
JP Morgan
2025-11-05
Underweight
Underweight
JP Morgan
2025-10-14
Underweight
Underweight
B of A Securities
2025-09-10
Buy
Buy
Morgan Stanley
2025-08-14
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Stephens & Co.
2025-08-13
Equal-Weight
Overweight
JP Morgan
2025-08-05
Underweight
Underweight
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