Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (GPI) Financial Ratios
29 years of historical data (1997–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Dealerships
EV/EBITDA
↑
8.93
+12% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.99
30Y Low5.2·High14.1
P/FCF
↑
8.76
-7% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.45
30Y Low2.0·High87.6
P/B Ratio
↓
1.43
↓-15% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.68
30Y Low0.4·High3.4
ROE
↓
11.2%
↑-55% vs avg
5yr avg: 24.8%
30Y Low-7%·High37%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
5.49
↑+37% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.02
30Y Low1.2·High8.5
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
GPI Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. trades at 12.5x earnings, 40% above its 5-year average of 8.9x, sitting at the 57th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x, the stock trades at a discount of 41%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 8.8x P/FCF, 7% below the 5-year average of 9.4x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.7B | $5.0B | $5.6B | $4.2B | $2.8B | $3.5B | $2.3B | $1.8B | $1.0B | $1.5B | $1.6B |
| Enterprise Value | $9.6B | $10.8B | $10.8B | $8.0B | $6.1B | $6.3B | $4.9B | $5.1B | $4.1B | $4.4B | $4.4B |
| P/E Ratio → | 12.47 | 15.66 | 11.48 | 7.13 | 3.83 | 6.48 | 8.46 | 10.71 | 6.73 | 7.21 | 11.69 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.16 | 0.22 | 0.28 | 0.23 | 0.17 | 0.26 | 0.22 | 0.15 | 0.09 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.43 | 1.80 | 1.88 | 1.57 | 1.25 | 1.90 | 1.61 | 1.43 | 0.94 | 1.32 | 1.77 |
| P/FCF | 8.76 | 11.80 | 16.40 | — | 6.49 | 3.10 | 3.33 | 10.01 | 7.96 | — | 7.23 |
| P/OCF | 5.35 | 7.21 | 9.55 | 65.91 | 4.77 | 2.75 | 2.90 | 4.84 | 3.80 | 7.46 | 4.29 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
GPI EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 8.9x EBITDA, 12% above its 5-year average of 8.0x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 12.2x, placing the stock at a 27% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.48 | 0.54 | 0.45 | 0.38 | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.40 |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.93 | 10.14 | 10.57 | 7.56 | 5.16 | 6.53 | 8.60 | 11.86 | 9.95 | 10.95 | 11.13 |
| EV / EBIT | 10.07 | 11.43 | 11.89 | 8.32 | 5.59 | 7.12 | 10.20 | 14.23 | 11.91 | 12.81 | 12.81 |
| EV / FCF | — | 25.55 | 31.65 | — | 14.16 | 5.64 | 7.00 | 28.48 | 31.50 | — | 19.09 |
GPI Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. earns an operating margin of 4.2%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.0%. Operating margins have compressed from 5.4% to 4.2% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 11.2% is modest. ROIC of 8.5% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.2%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 15.5% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 16.9% | 18.3% | 18.1% | 16.4% | 15.2% | 14.9% | 14.8% | 14.7% |
| Operating Margin | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 3.4% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 11.2% | 11.2% | 17.6% | 24.5% | 37.0% | 33.7% | 21.2% | 14.8% | 14.2% | 20.8% | 15.9% |
| ROA | 3.2% | 3.2% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 12.1% | 10.2% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 3.2% | 4.6% | 3.3% |
| ROIC | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.3% | 12.1% | 16.1% | 15.3% | 8.7% | 6.2% | 6.3% | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| ROCE | 14.2% | 14.2% | 15.5% | 19.2% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 15.5% | 12.4% | 12.9% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
GPI Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 5.5x, which is highly leveraged (15% above the sector average of 4.8x). Net debt stands at $5.8B ($5.9B total debt minus $33M cash). Interest coverage of 3.1x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 2.10 | 2.10 | 1.76 | 1.46 | 1.50 | 1.56 | 1.83 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.60 | 2.93 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 5.49 | 5.49 | 5.12 | 3.67 | 2.84 | 2.96 | 4.64 | 7.75 | 7.47 | 7.32 | 6.97 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 2.09 | 1.75 | 1.43 | 1.47 | 1.55 | 1.78 | 2.63 | 2.77 | 2.58 | 2.91 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 5.46 | 5.46 | 5.09 | 3.62 | 2.79 | 2.94 | 4.52 | 7.69 | 7.44 | 7.24 | 6.92 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 13.75 | 15.25 | — | 7.67 | 2.54 | 3.68 | 18.46 | 23.54 | — | 11.86 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.05 | 3.05 | 3.64 | 5.88 | 10.40 | 10.60 | 4.77 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.78 | 3.01 |
GPI Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.08x means Group 1 Automotive, Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.03 | 1.11 | 1.03 | 1.08 | 1.09 | 1.04 | 1.01 | 1.06 | 1.05 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 | 1.08 | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.38 | 0.30 | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.26 | 0.24 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 2.18 | 2.03 | 2.30 | 2.41 | 2.34 | 2.08 | 2.08 | 2.32 | 2.28 | 2.44 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | 6.33 | 7.57 | 9.77 | 10.29 | 6.13 | 5.17 | 5.36 | 5.38 | 5.63 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 10.27 | 12.14 | 12.41 | 10.75 | 10.74 | 13.87 | 15.07 | 14.46 | 16.24 | 14.85 |
GPI Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. returns 15.6% to shareholders annually — split between a 0.6% dividend yield and 14.9% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 7.9% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 8.0% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.0% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 7.9% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 11.7% | 13.2% | 9.6% | 13.6% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 8.0% | 6.4% | 8.7% | 14.0% | 26.1% | 15.4% | 11.8% | 9.3% | 14.9% | 13.9% | 8.6% |
| FCF Yield | 11.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | — | 15.4% | 32.3% | 30.1% | 10.0% | 12.6% | — | 13.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 14.9% | 11.1% | 2.9% | 4.1% | 18.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 17.9% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 15.6% | 11.6% | 3.3% | 4.7% | 19.5% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 20.0% | 4.1% | 8.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $13M | $13M | $14M | $15M | $18M | $18M | $18M | $19M | $21M | $21M |
Peer Comparison
Compare GPI with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GPIYou | $4B | 12.5 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 15.5% | 4.2% | 11.2% | 8.5% | 5.5 |
 AN | $6B | 11.1 | 10.5 | — | 17.0% | 4.8% | 27.1% | 8.5% | 6.4 |
 PAG | $12B | 12.4 | 14.0 | 15.6 | 16.4% | 4.0% | 17.3% | 6.9% | 6.1 |
 LAD | $7B | 9.1 | 11.4 | 35.0 | 15.2% | 3.8% | 12.3% | 5.2% | 8.0 |
 SAH | $3B | 23.6 | 9.9 | 6.6 | 14.6% | 3.6% | 11.1% | 7.8% | 6.0 |
 ABG | $4B | 7.8 | 9.3 | 6.6 | 16.6% | 5.6% | 13.3% | 8.0% | 5.8 |
 CVNA | $72B | 39.4 | 32.7 | 81.1 | 20.6% | 9.3% | 50.4% | 34.3% | 0.3 |
 KMX | $8B | 31.9 | — | 6.1 | 10.8% | -1.6% | 4.1% | -1.3% | — |
 VRM | $53M | -6.6 | 179.2 | 0.8 | 81.2% | 0.2% | -18.6% | 0.0% | 169.9 |
 ACVA | $1B | -16.6 | — | 16.4 | 62.1% | -8.1% | -15.2% | -13.5% | — |
 F | $55B | -6.8 | 23.4 | 4.4 | 12.2% | 1.4% | -20.2% | 1.0% | 19.7 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.2 | 12.2 | 15.6 | 36.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.8 |
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GPI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GPI stock.
What is Group 1 Automotive, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 12.5x. The historical average is 12.9x. This places it at the 57th percentile of its historical range.
What is Group 1 Automotive, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 8.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.9x.
What is Group 1 Automotive, Inc.'s ROE?
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 11.2%. The historical average is 14.3%.
Is GPI stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 12.5x. This is at the 57th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Group 1 Automotive, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.64% with a payout ratio of 7.9%.
What are Group 1 Automotive, Inc.'s profit margins?
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. has 15.5% gross margin and 4.2% operating margin.
How much debt does Group 1 Automotive, Inc. have?
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 5.5x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.