Group 1 Automotive Overview
- Year Founded
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1995
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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20,413
- Stock Symbol
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GPI
- Investments
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86
- Share Price
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$401.83
- (As of Tuesday Closing)
Group 1 Automotive General Information
Description
Group 1 owns and operates 39 collision centers and 258 automotive dealerships in the US and the UK, offering 35 brands of automobiles altogether. Slightly over half of the stores are in the US with locations mostly in metropolitan areas in 17 states in the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, and California. Texas alone contributed 33.5% of new-vehicle unit volume in 2024 and the UK 22.6%. Texas, Massachusetts, and California combined was 48.5%. Revenue in 2024 totaled $19.9 billion. The August 2024 Inchcape UK deal adds about $2.7 billion of annual revenue and 54 stores to bring the UK store count to 114. The firm entered the UK in 2007. Group 1 was founded in 1995 and is based in Houston.
Contact Information
Website
www.group1auto.comCorporate Office
- 800 Gessner
- Suite 500
- Houston, TX 77024
- United States
Corporate Office
- 800 Gessner
- Suite 500
- Houston, TX 77024
- United States
Group 1 Automotive Timeline
Group 1 Automotive Stock Performance
As of 22-Apr-2025, Group 1 Automotive’s stock price is $401.83. Its current market cap is $5.24B with 13M shares.
(As of Tuesday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $401.83 | $386.26 | $269.52 - $490.09 | $5.24B | 13M | 184K | $36.96 |
Group 1 Automotive Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, Group 1 Automotive has a trailing 12-month revenue of $19.9B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 11,025,492 | 11,025,492 | 7,759,843 | 5,557,030 |
| Revenue | 19,934,400 | 19,934,400 | 17,873,700 | 16,222,100 |
| EBITDA | 1,021,400 | 1,021,400 | 1,056,100 | 1,179,400 |
| Net Income | 498,200 | 498,200 | 601,600 | 751,500 |
| Total Assets | 9,824,200 | 9,824,200 | 7,774,100 | 6,717,500 |
| Total Debt | 5,237,200 | 5,237,200 | 3,894,500 | 3,347,900 |
Group 1 Automotive Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Group 1 Automotive Comparisons
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Group 1 Automotive Competitors (2)
One of Group 1 Automotive’s 2 competitors is Penske Automotive Group, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penske Automotive Group | Formerly PE-Backed | Bloomfield Hills, MI | ||||
| Asbury Automotive Group | Formerly PE-Backed | Duluth, GA |
Group 1 Automotive Signals
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Group 1 Automotive Investments & Acquisitions (86)
Group 1 Automotive’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Group 1 Lincoln BMW. The deal was made on 01-Oct-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 Lincoln BMW | 01-Oct-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Automotive | ||
| Inchcape UK | 01-Aug-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Automotive | ||
| L&L Automotive (Four Mercedes-Benz Dealerships In Hertford England, United Kingdom) | 01-Jul-2024 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Modern Classic Motors (Dealership in Hilton Head) | 12-Mar-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Automotive | ||
| Newport Lexus | 26-Feb-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Automotive |
Group 1 Automotive ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated December, 17, 2024
9.95 | Negl Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
Negl
0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
Global
Covered Companies
of 15,109
Rank
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Retailing
Industry
of 469
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Percentile
Automotive Retail
Subindustry
of 47
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Percentile
Group 1 Automotive Exits (5)
Group 1 Automotive’s most recent exit was on 28-Feb-2013 from UAB Motors Participações. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAB Motors Participações | 28-Feb-2013 | Completed |
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| Mercedes-Benz of Massapequa | 07-Jan-2008 | Completed |
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| Boardwalk Acura | 10-Oct-2006 | Completed |
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| Magic Nissan | 06-Apr-2006 | Completed |
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| Miller Automotive Group | 19-Aug-2002 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Group 1 Automotive Affiliates
Subsidiaries (32)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 Lincoln BMW | Lincoln, United Kingdom | 2014 | |
| Honda of Bay County | Panama City, FL | 2012 | |
| Toyota of Rock Hill | Rock Hill, SC | 2010 | |
| Audi Fort Worth | Benbrook, TX | 2009 | |
| Newport Lexus | Newport Beach, CA | 2006 |
Group 1 Automotive FAQs
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When was Group 1 Automotive founded?
Group 1 Automotive was founded in 1995.
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Where is Group 1 Automotive headquartered?
Group 1 Automotive is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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What is the size of Group 1 Automotive?
Group 1 Automotive has 20,413 total employees.
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What industry is Group 1 Automotive in?
Group 1 Automotive’s primary industry is Specialty Retail.
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Is Group 1 Automotive a private or public company?
Group 1 Automotive is a Public company.
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What is Group 1 Automotive’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Group 1 Automotive is GPI.
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What is the current stock price of Group 1 Automotive?
As of 22-Apr-2025 the stock price of Group 1 Automotive is $401.83.
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What is the current market cap of Group 1 Automotive?
The current market capitalization of Group 1 Automotive is $5.24B.
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What is Group 1 Automotive’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Group 1 Automotive is $19.9B.
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Who are Group 1 Automotive’s competitors?
Penske Automotive Group and Asbury Automotive Group are competitors of Group 1 Automotive.
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What is Group 1 Automotive’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Group 1 Automotive’s EPS for 12 months was $36.96.
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