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During the past 12 months, Asbury Automotive Group's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -7.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -9.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 23.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, Asbury Automotive Group's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 110.60% per year. The lowest was -22.10% per year. And the median was 20.40% per year.
Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE:ABG) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Asbury Automotive Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Asbury Automotive Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asbury Automotive Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
Asbury Automotive Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
ABG vs OPLN, GPI, VVV: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Asbury Automotive Group's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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.
Asbury Automotive Group PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Asbury Automotive Group's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asbury Automotive Group's PE Ratio falls into.
Asbury Automotive Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Asbury Automotive Group's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $26.74
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $26.74 mean?
Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $26.74 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Asbury Automotive Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Asbury Automotive Group ranks #777 out of 1050 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Asbury Automotive Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Asbury Automotive Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $26.74. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.55. Asbury Automotive Group's value of $26.74 is 212.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asbury Automotive Group ranks #777 out of 1050 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asbury Automotive Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asbury Automotive Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to OPLN and GPI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Asbury Automotive Group ranks #777 out of 1050 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Asbury Automotive Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.55. Asbury Automotive Group's value of $26.74 is 212.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.55, based on 1,050 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Asbury Automotive Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $26.74 is 212.7% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Asbury Automotive Group and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asbury Automotive Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $26.74. 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 $275.87, compared to a current price of $208.35 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $26.74 and 212.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.55. Asbury Automotive Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $26.74 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 $208.35 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $275.87.
GuruFocus considers Asbury Automotive Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ABG:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $26.74
GF Value™: $275.87 vs. price of $208.35 (24.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 212.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#777 of 1050)
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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