Health score, competitive moat, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.
Group 1 Automotive, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the automotive retail industry in the United States and the United Kingdom. The company sells new and used cars and light trucks through its dealerships and digital platform; and service and insurance contracts. It also engages in the wholesale of used vehicles at third-party auctions; wholesale and retail of vehicle and replacement parts; and arrangement of related vehicle financing. In addition, the company offers automotive maintenance and collision repair services. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Competitive analysis based on 56 quarters of fundamental data
Operating margins are positive at ~3.8% on average, but show some variability — pricing power may be sensitive to market conditions.
ROE averages 15.0% but has fluctuated — the competitive advantage may be cyclical or emerging.
Data-driven red flags and warnings across 56 quarters
Operating margins dropped 23.3% over recent quarters — a sharp decline suggesting serious cost or pricing challenges.
FCF covers net income by 1.5x on average — earnings are well-supported by cash generation.
D/E ratio is 1.0 — conservative capital structure with low financial risk.
Revenue is stable or growing over recent quarters — demand appears durable.
Free cash flow is consistently positive — the business self-funds without external capital reliance.
Shares decreased 10.4% — net buybacks are reducing shares outstanding and boosting per-share value.
as of March 2026
Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares
Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends
P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield
Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage
Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality
Free cash flow is consistently positive and growing — a hallmark of a capital-light business that can self-fund growth.
TTM revenue has grown consistently (6 of 7 quarters up), with ~22.5% growth over the period. Strong demand durability.
