GAV Stock Chart & Stats
€286.00
€2.00(0.70%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€286.00
€2.00(0.70%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€222.00 - €412.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)1.00
Market Cap
€2.55B
Enterprise Value€9.06K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€164.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€5.98B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.0
Beta0.07
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
9.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)24.06
Shares Outstanding11,922,225
10 Day Avg. Volume4
30 Day Avg. Volume1
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.50
Price to Book (P/B)1.79
Price to Sales (P/S)0.22
P/FCF Ratio13.34
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€289.36Price Target Upside1.18% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)34.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)€19.28B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aftersales GrowthAftersales provides recurring revenue from the installed vehicle base and is less dependent on new-car volumes. Strong customer-pay and warranty trends, supported by technician additions, can improve earnings resilience over the next several quarters.
F&I And Digital ProductivityF&I and virtual selling broaden profit generation beyond vehicle sales while improving producer productivity and compensation efficiency. Further rollout across the store network could support attachment rates, margins and scalable operating performance.
Cost Discipline And ScaleThe cost program provides a defined margin improvement lever, while dealership acquisitions can add scale in attractive markets and increase purchasing and operating efficiencies. Execution would strengthen earnings capacity after industry normalization.
Bears Say
Margin And Revenue NormalizationFalling revenue and compressed operating and net margins show that post-peak profitability has not yet stabilized. The dealership model remains sensitive to vehicle mix, pricing and demand, limiting earnings durability if normalization continues.
Elevated Leverage And Weak Cash ConversionMeaningful leverage reduces financial flexibility in a cyclical retail business, while weaker free cash flow limits capacity for acquisitions, buybacks and debt reduction. This increases execution and refinancing sensitivity if operating conditions deteriorate.
Vehicle Volume And Used-Margin PressureLower unit volumes directly pressure dealership throughput, while used-vehicle margin compression weakens a key earnings stream. Affordability constraints and costly late-model inventory could sustain pressure until demand and sourcing conditions improve.
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GAV FAQ
What was Group 1 Automotive’s price range in the past 12 months?
Group 1 Automotive lowest stock price was €222.00 and its highest was €412.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Group 1 Automotive’s market cap?
Group 1 Automotive’s market cap is €2.55B.
When is Group 1 Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date?
Group 1 Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 68 days.
How were Group 1 Automotive’s earnings last quarter?
Group 1 Automotive released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported €8.3 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €9.157 by -€0.857.
Is Group 1 Automotive overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Group 1 Automotive’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Group 1 Automotive pay dividends?
Group 1 Automotive does not currently pay dividends.
What is Group 1 Automotive’s EPS estimate?
Group 1 Automotive’s EPS estimate is 9.32.
How many shares outstanding does Group 1 Automotive have?
Group 1 Automotive has 11,922,225 shares outstanding.
What happened to Group 1 Automotive’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Group 1 Automotive reported an EPS of €8.3 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €9.157. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.632%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Group 1 Automotive?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:GAV
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Group 1 Automotive Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€289.36 (1.18% Upside)
€289.36 (1.18% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:GAV Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-20.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Group 1 Automotive
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. functions as an automotive retail enterprise, operating through its various subsidiary companies. The firm's primary activities include vending new and pre-owned automobiles and light commercial vehicles, as well as vehicle components. Moreover, it facilitates service and insurance contracts, arranges financing for vehicle purchases, and offers a full suite of automotive maintenance and repair services. The company's geographic reach extends across 17 states in the United States and encompasses 35 different towns in the United Kingdom. As of July 11, 2022, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. maintained ownership and operation of 204 automotive dealerships, 273 franchises, and 47 collision repair centers, collectively presenting products from 35 distinct car brands. The company was established in 1995 and its corporate base is located in Houston, Texas.
GAV Company Deck
GAV Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a generally constructive picture: the company delivered solid revenue, gross profit and adjusted earnings, demonstrated strong aftersales momentum, improved F&I and dealer productivity (notably via virtual F&I), and outlined a credible $50 million annualized cost program while maintaining liquidity and active capital returns. Offsets include continued unit-volume pressure in new and used vehicles, used-vehicle margin compression (~3% decline), weather-driven aftersales disruption (~$7M), elevated U.S. SG&A (~70.5% of gross in Q1) prompting the headcount reductions (~700 roles), and some one-time/regulatory costs in the U.K. On balance, management's operational fixes, aftersales strength and capital discipline appear to outweigh the near-term challenges.View all DE:GAV earnings summariesGAV Revenue Breakdown
82.88% U.S
17.12% U.K.
GAV Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€289.36
▲(1.18% Upside)