GPI (Group 1 Automotive) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.96 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 23% Below Median

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GPI Group 1 Automotive Inc GPI
81 GF Score
Price $277.60
GF Value $426.08
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Group 1 Automotive Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Group 1 Automotive GPI -2.90% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 2.53. GuruFocus rates GPI with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $426.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,014 Vehicles & Parts companies, Group 1 Automotive ranks worse than 64.2% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Group 1 Automotive's current share price is $277.60. Group 1 Automotive's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $141.91. Group 1 Automotive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.96.

The historical rank and industry rank for Group 1 Automotive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

GPI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 2.53   Max: 4.48
Current: 2.06

During the past years, Group 1 Automotive's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.48. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 2.53.

GPI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.2% of 1014 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.255 vs GPI: 2.06

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Group 1 Automotive's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $247.535. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $141.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Group 1 Automotive  (NYSE:GPI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Group 1 Automotive Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Group 1 Automotive Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Group 1 Automotive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Group 1 Automotive Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Group 1 Automotive Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Group 1 Automotive Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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GPI vs OPLN, ABG, SAH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Group 1 Automotive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Group 1 Automotive Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Group 1 Automotive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Group 1 Automotive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Group 1 Automotive Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Group 1 Automotive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=277.60/141.91
=1.96

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Group 1 Automotive's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Group 1 Automotive's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=247.535/333.9520*333.9520
=247.535

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Group 1 Automotive Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 41.500 241.428 57.404
201612 43.457 241.432 60.110
201703 45.127 243.801 61.814
201706 46.573 244.955 63.494
201709 48.468 246.819 65.578
201712 53.799 246.524 72.878
201803 56.287 249.554 75.323
201806 57.591 251.989 76.323
201809 58.646 252.439 77.583
201812 59.802 251.233 79.492
201903 60.888 254.202 79.990
201906 62.641 256.143 81.670
201909 63.714 256.759 82.869
201912 67.409 256.974 87.602
202003 64.629 258.115 83.618
202006 66.594 257.797 86.266
202009 74.084 260.280 95.053
202012 80.134 260.474 102.739
202103 86.804 264.877 109.441
202106 97.040 271.696 119.276
202109 105.994 274.310 129.040
202112 106.276 278.802 127.299
202203 117.421 287.504 136.391
202206 126.531 296.311 142.604
202209 145.489 296.808 163.696
202212 156.563 296.797 176.163
202303 166.330 301.836 184.028
202306 179.268 305.109 196.215
202309 188.917 307.789 204.976
202312 195.447 306.746 212.782
202403 204.854 312.332 219.034
202406 213.823 314.175 227.283
202409 223.774 315.301 237.011
202412 223.970 315.605 236.990
202503 229.619 319.799 239.781
202506 242.342 322.561 250.900
202509 239.057 324.800 245.793
202512 231.587 324.054 238.661
202603 238.593 330.213 241.295
202606 247.535 333.952 247.535

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96 mean?
Group 1 Automotive (GPI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 2.53. Over the past decade, Group 1 Automotive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 4.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #651 out of 1014 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is Group 1 Automotive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Group 1 Automotive's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 2.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 4.48. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Group 1 Automotive's value of 1.96 is 56.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #651 out of 1014 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Group 1 Automotive has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Group 1 Automotive's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to OPLN and ABG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #651 out of 1014 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Group 1 Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Group 1 Automotive's value of 1.96 is 56.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Group 1 Automotive's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 4.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.53 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Group 1 Automotive has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.26, based on 1,014 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Group 1 Automotive's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96 is 56.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Group 1 Automotive's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Group 1 Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Group 1 Automotive (GPI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $426.08, compared to a current price of $277.60 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 2.53 and 56.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.26. Group 1 Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Group 1 Automotive (GPI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Group 1 Automotive (GPI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Group 1 Automotive stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $277.60 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $426.08. GuruFocus considers Group 1 Automotive to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GPI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.96 (23% below median its 10-year median of 2.53)
  • GF Value™: $426.08 vs. price of $277.60 (34.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#651 of 1014)

No single metric tells the full story. See the GPI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Group 1 Automotive Business Description

Other Exchanges GAV:Germany
Address 730 Town and Country boulevard, Suite 500, Houston, TX, USA, 77024
Group 1 owns and operates 32 collision centers and 253 automotive dealerships in the US and the UK, offering 36 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 31.6% of new-vehicle unit volume in 2025 and the UK 27.6%. Texas, Massachusetts, and California combined was 45.4%. Revenue in 2025 totaled $22.6 billion. The firm entered the UK in 2007 and has 110 stores there contributing about 26% of total revenue. Group 1 was founded in 1995 and is based in Houston.
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