GPI
NEUTRAL
$339.52
Live
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. · NYSE
Target $430.27
(+26.7%)
$292.44
52W Range
$488.39
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Market cap
$4.03B
P/E
13.52
ROE
11.2%
Profit margin
1.4%
Debt/Equity
2.1
Dividend yield
0.65%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
GPI presents a stark divergence between valuation and fundamental momentum. While the Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stable health and the stock trades below its Graham Number ($363.74), the company is facing a severe earnings collapse with YoY earnings growth down 50.20%. The valuation metrics (P/E 13.52, PEG 0.36) appear attractive, but the technical trend is completely bearish (0/100) and liquidity is dangerously low as evidenced by a Quick Ratio of 0.19. The stock is currently a value trap candidate where low multiples are justified by deteriorating growth and thin margins.
Key Strengths
Trading below Graham Number ($363.74) suggesting defensive undervaluation
Very low PEG ratio (0.36) indicating potential value relative to growth
Low P/E (13.52) and Forward P/E (7.24) compared to sector average
Extremely low dividend payout ratio (7.96%) providing high coverage
Strong analyst consensus with a target price of $430.27
Key Risks
Severe earnings deterioration (-50.20% YoY growth)
Critical liquidity risk indicated by a Quick Ratio of 0.19
Very thin net profit margins (1.44%) leaving little room for error
High leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.10
Strongly bearish technical trend (0/100)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$269.79
-20.5% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
46
Moderate
85
20
55
40
30
AI Verdict
Value Trap Warning
Key drivers: Earnings collapse, Low liquidity, Attractive valuation multiples, Bearish technicals
Confidence
90%
Value
85/100
Ref P/E 13.52, PEG 0.36, Graham Number $363.74
Positives
- P/E significantly below sector average
- Price below Graham Number
- Low Price/Sales (0.18)
Watchpoints
- Price significantly above growth-based intrinsic value ($175.84)
Future
20/100
Ref Growth rates and Earnings track record
Positives
- Positive analyst target prices
Watchpoints
- Earnings growth -50.20% YoY
- Stagnant revenue growth (0.60%)
- Recent massive earnings miss (-90.8% surprise)
Past
55/100
Ref Historical price and earnings trends
Positives
- Strong 5Y change (+107.6%)
- Consistent historical beats prior to 2025
Watchpoints
- Negative 1Y return (-16.2%)
- Recent trend of missing estimates
Health
40/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score and Liquidity ratios
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 4/9 (Stable)
Watchpoints
- Quick Ratio 0.19 (Severe liquidity risk)
- Debt/Equity 2.10
- Thin operating margins (3.89%)
Dividend
30/100
Ref Yield and Payout
Positives
- Very low payout ratio (7.96%)
Watchpoints
- Low dividend yield (0.65%)
- Low dividend strength score (25/100)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$339.52
Analyst Target
$430.27
Upside/Downside
+26.7%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for GPI and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-27
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GPI
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
Primary
|
+107.6% | +53.9% | -16.2% | -18.9% | +4.4% | -3.3% |
|
FTDR
Frontdoor, Inc.
Peer
|
+4.2% | +113.0% | +45.2% | -11.7% | -10.8% | +5.7% |
|
ALH
Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc.
Peer
|
-21.4% | -21.4% | -21.4% | -21.4% | -13.1% | -1.6% |
|
HRB
H&R Block, Inc.
Peer
|
+61.7% | -0.7% | -47.5% | -40.2% | -1.8% | -3.4% |
|
MMYT
MakeMyTrip Limited
Peer
|
+71.3% | +85.7% | -54.5% | -51.1% | -2.5% | +16.6% |
GPI
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+107.6%
3Y
+53.9%
1Y
-16.2%
6M
-18.9%
1M
+4.4%
1W
-3.3%
FTD
Frontdoor, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+4.2%
3Y
+113.0%
1Y
+45.2%
6M
-11.7%
1M
-10.8%
1W
+5.7%
ALH
Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc.
Peer
5Y
-21.4%
3Y
-21.4%
1Y
-21.4%
6M
-21.4%
1M
-13.1%
1W
-1.6%
HRB
H&R Block, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+61.7%
3Y
-0.7%
1Y
-47.5%
6M
-40.2%
1M
-1.8%
1W
-3.4%
MMY
MakeMyTrip Limited
Peer
5Y
+71.3%
3Y
+85.7%
1Y
-54.5%
6M
-51.1%
1M
-2.5%
1W
+16.6%
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
13.52
Forward P/E
7.24
PEG Ratio
0.36
P/B Ratio
1.45
P/S Ratio
0.18
EV/Revenue
0.44
EV/EBITDA
9.13
Market Cap
$4.03B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
1.44%
Operating Margin
3.89%
Gross Margin
16.05%
ROE
11.23%
ROA
5.93%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+0.6%
Earnings Growth
-50.2%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+0.61%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-54.0%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
2.1
High debt
Current Ratio
1.08
Good
Quick Ratio
0.19
Poor
Cash/Share
$3.17
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$5.6B
Gross Margin
15.7%
Op. Margin
3.9%
Net Margin
0.8%
Total Assets
$10.3B
Liabilities
$7.6B
Equity
$2.8B
Debt/Equity
2.71x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.1B
FCF Yield
40%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-30
$N/A
2026-01-29
$8.49
-7.3% surprise
2025-10-28
$1.0
-90.8% surprise
2025-07-24
$11.52
+10.3% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing GPI against 386 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(23 bullish, 133 neutral, 230 bearish)
P/E Ratio
13.52
This Stock
vs
33.98
Sector Avg
-60.2%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
11.23%
This Stock
vs
-43.92%
Sector Avg
-125.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
1.44%
This Stock
vs
-5.4%
Sector Avg
-126.7%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
2.1
This Stock
vs
1.51
Sector Avg
+39.1%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
0.6%
This Stock
vs
28.42%
Sector Avg
-97.9%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.08
This Stock
vs
2.46
Sector Avg
-56.2%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GPI
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.03B | 13.52 | 11.2% | 1.4% | $339.52 | |
|
FTDR
Frontdoor, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $4.07B | 16.67 | 106.0% | 12.2% | $57.68 | Compare |
|
ALH
Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc.
|
BEARISH | $3.96B | 34.82 | 177.3% | 6.0% | $19.5 | Compare |
|
HRB
H&R Block, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $3.88B | 7.16 | -% | 16.2% | $30.64 | Compare |
|
MMYT
MakeMyTrip Limited
|
NEUTRAL | $4.25B | 85.81 | 9.6% | 5.5% | $44.62 | Compare |
GPI
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$4.0B
P/E
13.5
ROE
11.2%
Price
$339.52
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | KENNINGHAM DARYL A | Chief Executive Officer | Gift | 12,312 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | KENNINGHAM DARYL A | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 22,707 | - |
| 2026-02-10 | DELONGCHAMPS PETER C | Officer | Stock Award | 3,121 | - |
| 2026-02-10 | MCHENRY DANIEL JAMES | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 5,183 | - |
| 2026-02-10 | MCDUFFIE MELKEYA | Officer | Stock Award | 1,114 | - |
| 2026-02-10 | HOBSON GILLIAN A | Officer | Stock Award | 4,410 | - |
| 2026-02-10 | WASHBURN SHELLEY | Officer | Stock Award | 743 | - |
| 2026-01-02 | SZEWS CHARLES L | Chairman of the Board | Stock Award | 575 | - |
| 2026-01-02 | QUINN STEPHEN D | Director | Stock Award | 575 | - |
| 2026-01-02 | STANBROOK STEVEN P | Director | Stock Award | 575 | - |
| 2026-01-02 | MIZELL STEVEN CRAIG | Director | Stock Award | 575 | - |
| 2026-01-02 | PEREIRA LINCOLN | Director | Stock Award | 575 | - |
KENNINGHAM DARYL A
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-26
12,312 shares
KENNINGHAM DARYL A
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-11
22,707 shares
DELONGCHAMPS PETER C
Officer
2026-02-10
3,121 shares
MCHENRY DANIEL JAMES
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-10
5,183 shares
MCDUFFIE MELKEYA
Officer
2026-02-10
1,114 shares
HOBSON GILLIAN A
Officer
2026-02-10
4,410 shares
WASHBURN SHELLEY
Officer
2026-02-10
743 shares
SZEWS CHARLES L
Chairman of the Board
2026-01-02
575 shares
QUINN STEPHEN D
Director
2026-01-02
575 shares
STANBROOK STEVEN P
Director
2026-01-02
575 shares
MIZELL STEVEN CRAIG
Director
2026-01-02
575 shares
PEREIRA LINCOLN
Director
2026-01-02
575 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
11 analysts
JP Morgan
2026-04-17
Overweight
Overweight
Citigroup
2026-04-08
Buy
Buy
Barclays
2026-04-07
Overweight
Overweight
Benchmark
2026-03-30
Hold
Buy
Morgan Stanley
2026-03-02
Overweight
Overweight
JP Morgan
2026-02-20
Neutral
Overweight
JP Morgan
2026-02-10
Neutral
Neutral
Barclays
2026-01-21
Overweight
Overweight
Evercore ISI Group
2026-01-20
Outperform
Barclays
2025-11-12
Overweight
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