GPIGroup 1 Automotive shows a mixed but generally positive outlook. Fundamentally strong with a solid balance sheet and consistent dividend, though recent performance and valuation metrics suggest careful consideration. Technical indicators are leaning negative in the short-term.
The automotive retail sector is undergoing significant transformation with the rise of EVs and digital sales. Group 1 Automotive's current strategy appears to be adapting, but it's not leading major thematic shifts.
Group 1 Automotive demonstrates strong financial health with robust revenue and earnings growth, a healthy balance sheet, and a consistent dividend payout, though its P/E ratio is not exceptionally low.
The stock is currently trading below key moving averages and exhibits bearish momentum indicators, suggesting potential for further downside or consolidation in the short term.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Electric Vehicle (EV) Adoption | 55 |
| Digitalization of Sales | 70 |
| Supply Chain Resilience | 65 |
| Autonomous Driving Technology | 30 |
| Subscription/Service Models | 50 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 75 |
| Profitability | 65 |
| Growth | 70 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 60 |
| Cash Flow | 80 |
| Dividend Yield | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 30 |
| Momentum | 40 |
| Volume Confirmation | 50 |
| Support & Resistance | 40 |
| Oscillators (e.g., MACD, Stochastic) | 30 |
Consistent EPS Beat
The company has exceeded EPS estimates in 11 out of the last 12 quarters, with a positive surprise percentage averaging 6.25%, indicating reliable earnings performance.
Undervalued P/E Ratio
The trailing P/E ratio of 11.49 is significantly lower than the industry average of 18.75, suggesting the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings.
Increasing P/S Ratio
The trailing Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 0.3 is stable, but the quarterly P/S ratio for 2025Q1 is 0.9, indicating a higher valuation on a more recent basis.
Slowing Revenue Growth (Quarterly)
While annual revenue is growing, the quarterly revenue for 2024Q4 ($5.54B) shows a decrease from 2024Q3 ($5.22B), and the net margin in 2024Q4 was 1.7%, a decrease from 2024Q1 (3.3%).
June 2025
2
Ex-Dividend Date
June 2025
16
Next Dividend Date
July 2025
24
Next Earnings Date
H: $11.36
A: $10.65
L: $9.98
H: 5.85B
A: 5.64B
L: 5.28B
Group 1 Automotive, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the automotive retail industry in the United States and the United Kingdom. It sells new and used cars, light trucks, and vehicle parts, as well as service and insurance contracts; arranges related vehicle financing; and offers automotive maintenance and repair services. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
470.12 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for GPI have a max estimate of 560.00 and a min estimate of 401.00.