GPI:NYE-Group 1 Automotive Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Auto & Truck Dealerships | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 290.61

Change

+6.21 (+2.18)%

Market Cap

USD 1.51B

Volume

0.09M

Analyst Target

USD 120.00
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About

Group 1 Automotive Inc sells new and used cars and light trucks; it also arranges the related vehicle financing. It's activities include sale service and insurance contracts; provides automotive maintenance and repair services; and sell vehicle parts.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Auto & Truck Dealerships) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -4.64% 20% F 17% F
Dividend Return 0.15% 33% F 6% D-
Total Return -4.48% 20% F 16% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 34.84% 73% C 84% B
Dividend Return 0.84% 17% F 9% A-
Total Return 35.68% 73% C 83% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 349.17% 93% A 97% N/A
Dividend Return 10.09% 43% F 38% F
Total Return 359.26% 93% A 97% N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 41.39% 73% C 94% A
Dividend Return 42.34% 73% C 94% A
Total Return 0.96% 38% F 25% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 60.13% 47% F 15% F
Risk Adjusted Return 70.41% 80% B- 92% A
Market Capitalization 1.51B 60% D- 73% C

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Auto & Truck Dealerships) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 18.20 100% 88%
Price/Book Ratio 1.39 67% 56%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 58.67 8% 3%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 7.13 86% 55%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 24.51% 80% 88%
Return on Invested Capital 13.47% 86% 74%
Return on Assets 8.67% 93% 89%
Debt to Equity Ratio 74.39% 79% 47%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.