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Asbury Automotive GroupABG -1.61%90 Debt-to-Equity is 1.41 as of Jun. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 1.95. GuruFocus rates ABG with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $277.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,217 Vehicles & Parts companies, Asbury Automotive Group ranks worse than 85.54% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asbury Automotive Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ABG'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 1.95 Max: 6.65
Current: 1.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Asbury Automotive Group was 6.65. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 1.95.
ABG's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 85.54% of 1217
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs ABG: 1.41
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Asbury Automotive Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Asbury Automotive Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Asbury Automotive Group's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Asbury Automotive Group Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Asbury Automotive Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asbury Automotive Group's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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.
Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.41 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Asbury Automotive Group and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 1.95. Over the past decade, Asbury Automotive Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.08 to 6.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Asbury Automotive Group ranks #1041 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 85.5%.
Is Asbury Automotive Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Asbury Automotive Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.41 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 6.65. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Asbury Automotive Group's value of 1.41 is 206.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asbury Automotive Group ranks #1041 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Asbury Automotive Group has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asbury Automotive Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to OPLN and GPI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Asbury Automotive Group ranks #1041 out of 1217 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Asbury Automotive Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Asbury Automotive Group's value of 1.41 is 206.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Asbury Automotive Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.08 to 6.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.95 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Asbury Automotive Group 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,217 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Asbury Automotive Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.41 is 206.5% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Asbury Automotive Group and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asbury Automotive Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.41, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 1.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asbury Automotive Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $277.03, compared to a current price of $227.97 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.41, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.95 and 206.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Asbury Automotive Group's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.41 as of Jun. 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 Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asbury Automotive Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $227.97 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $277.03.
GuruFocus considers Asbury Automotive Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ABG:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.41 (28% below median its 10-year median of 1.95)
GF Value™: $277.03 vs. price of $227.97 (17.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 206.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1041 of 1217)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ABG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asbury Automotive Group is a regional collection of automobile dealerships that went public in March 2002. The company operates 158 new-vehicle stores and 37 collision centers. Over 70% of new-vehicle revenue is from luxury and import brands. Asbury also offers third-party financing and insurance products and its own F&I products via Total Care Auto. Asbury operates in 14 states (mostly in Rocky Mountain states, Texas, the Northeast, and Southeast). Asbury store brands include Herb Chambers in the Northeast, McDavid and Park Place in Texas, Koons in the Washington, D.C. area, and the Larry H. Miller brand in the Western US. Asbury generated about $18 billion of revenue in 2025 and is based in the Atlanta area. The firm targets at least $30 billion of revenue sometime around 2030.
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