WallStSmart

Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Group 1 Automotive Inc stock (GPI) is currently trading at $326.86. Group 1 Automotive Inc PE ratio is 12.64. Group 1 Automotive Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.18. Analyst consensus price target for GPI is $446.70. WallStSmart rates GPI as Hold.

  • GPI PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
  • GPI PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
  • GPI intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
  • GPI stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
  • GPI fair value vs current price
  • GPI insider transactions and insider buying
  • Is GPI undervalued or overvalued?
  • Group 1 Automotive Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
  • GPI Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
  • GPI analyst price target and Smart Rating
GPI

Group 1 Automotive Inc

NYSECONSUMER CYCLICAL
$326.86
$9.00 (2.83%)
52W$292.44
$486.96
Target$446.70+36.7%

📊 No data available

Try selecting a different time range

IV

GPI Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI)

Margin of Safety
-97.2%
Significantly Overvalued
GPI Fair Value
$170.95
Graham Formula
Current Price
$326.86
$155.91 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $170.95
Overvalued
Price $326.86
Graham IV $170.95
Analyst $446.70

GPI trades 97% above its Graham fair value of $170.95, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

WallStSmart

Smart Analysis

Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

55
out of 100
Grade: C
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around operating margin and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.3310/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Price/SalesValuation
0.1810/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Institutional Own.Quality
102.61%10/10

102.61% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Price/BookValuation
1.368/10

Trading at 1.36x book value, attractively priced

Market CapQuality
$4.01B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
12.64
Undervalued
Forward P/E
7.39
Attractive
Trailing P/E
12.64
Undervalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.178
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.427
Undervalued
GPI Target Price
$446.7
28% Upside

Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 2.0/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-50.20%0/10

Earnings declining -50.20%, profits shrinking

Operating MarginProfitability
3.89%1/10

Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure

Revenue GrowthGrowth
0.60%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 0.60% annually

Profit MarginProfitability
1.44%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Return on EquityProfitability
11.20%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 55/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.33), Price/Sales (0.18), Price/Book (1.36) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 0.60%, EPS Growth at -50.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 11.20%, Operating Margin at 3.89%, Profit Margin at 1.44%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 11.20% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 0.60% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (EPS Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

GPI Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

GPI's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.18x trades 98% above its historical average of 0.09x (97th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 1% below its historical high of 0.18x set in Mar 2026, and 790% above its historical low of 0.02x in Dec 2008.

Compare GPI with Competitors

Top AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS stocks by market cap

Compare any two stocks →

WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI) · CONSUMER CYCLICALAUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS

The Big Picture

Group 1 Automotive Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 22.6B with 1% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 1.4%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 12M in free cash flow and 90M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

High Debt Load

Debt-to-equity ratio of 2.10 is elevated. High leverage amplifies both gains and losses and increases financial risk.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Group 1 Automotive Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Debt management: total debt of 5.9B is significantly higher than cash (33M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Group 1 Automotive Inc.

Bottom Line

Group 1 Automotive Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions

Loading insider activity...

About Group 1 Automotive Inc(GPI)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS

Country

USA

Group 1 Automotive, Inc., operates in the automotive retail industry. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Visit Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI) Website
730 TOWN AND COUNTRY BOULEVARD, HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, 77024