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Group 1 AutomotiveGPI -3.01%79 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10% as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 11.20. GuruFocus rates GPI with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $428.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Vehicles & Parts companies, Group 1 Automotive ranks worse than 57.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Group 1 Automotive's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
GPI'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.7 Med: 11.2 Max: 86.6
Current: 10.1
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Group 1 Automotive was 86.60% per year. The lowest was -43.70% per year. And the median was 11.20% per year.
GPI's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 57.05% of 610
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 14.5
vs GPI: 10.10
During the past 12 months, Group 1 Automotive's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Group 1 Automotive was 0.13. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.05.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Group 1 Automotive Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.550000
2026-09-01
2026-09-01
2026-09-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.550000
2026-06-01
2026-06-01
2026-06-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.550000
2026-03-02
2026-03-02
2026-03-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.500000
2025-12-01
2025-12-01
2025-12-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Group 1 Automotive's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $275.45.
Group 1 Automotive's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $2.15.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Group 1 Automotive was 3.17%. The lowest was 0.35%. And the median was 0.75%.
Good Sign:
Group 1 Automotive Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year high.
* 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
GPI vs CARG, SAH, ABG: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Group 1 Automotive's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Group 1 Automotive's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Group 1 Automotive's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Group 1 Automotive 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 10.10% mean?
Group 1 Automotive (GPI) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 10.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 11.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #348 out of 610 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is Group 1 Automotive's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Group 1 Automotive's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 10.10% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 11.20. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 14.50. Group 1 Automotive's value of 10.10% is 30.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #348 out of 610 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Group 1 Automotive has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Group 1 Automotive's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to CARG and SAH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #348 out of 610 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Group 1 Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 14.50. Group 1 Automotive's value of 10.10% is 30.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.20 vs. the industry median of 14.50, Group 1 Automotive has consistently been below 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Vehicles & Parts companies is 14.50, based on 610 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Group 1 Automotive's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 10.10% is 30.3% below 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 14.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Group 1 Automotive's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 11.20. 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 $428.29, compared to a current price of $275.45 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 11.20 and 30.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 14.50. Group 1 Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Group 1 Automotive (GPI), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10% 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 Group 1 Automotive (GPI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Group 1 Automotive stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $275.45 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $428.29.
GuruFocus considers Group 1 Automotive to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GPI:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 10.10% (10% below median its 10-year median of 11.20)
GF Value™: $428.29 vs. price of $275.45 (35.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#348 of 610)
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 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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