Group 1 Automotive (STU:GAV) EBITDA Margin %: 5.06% (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median


STU:GAV Group 1 Automotive Inc STU:GAV
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Price €264.00
GF Value €374.19
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What is Group 1 Automotive EBITDA Margin %?

Group 1 Automotive STU:GAV 85 EBITDA Margin % is 5.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 4.46. GuruFocus rates STU:GAV with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €374.19. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Vehicles & Parts companies, Group 1 Automotive ranks worse than 76.68% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Group 1 Automotive's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €237 Mil. Group 1 Automotive's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,677 Mil. Therefore, Group 1 Automotive's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.06%.


Group 1 Automotive  (STU:GAV) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Group 1 Automotive EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Group 1 Automotive EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Group 1 Automotive's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % Chart

Group 1 Automotive Annual Data
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EBITDA Margin %
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Group 1 Automotive Quarterly Data
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STU:GAV vs ABG, CARG, SAH: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Group 1 Automotive's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Group 1 Automotive's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Group 1 Automotive's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Group 1 Automotive EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Group 1 Automotive's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=730.512/19275.976
=3.79 %

Group 1 Automotive's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=236.75/4677.141
=5.06 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 5.06% mean?
Group 1 Automotive (STU:GAV) has a EBITDA Margin % of 5.06% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 4.46. Over the past decade, Group 1 Automotive's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.52 to 7.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #1013 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Group 1 Automotive's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Group 1 Automotive's current EBITDA Margin % of 5.06% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 4.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.52 to a high of 7.27. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.97. Group 1 Automotive's value of 5.06% is 43.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #1013 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Group 1 Automotive has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Group 1 Automotive's EBITDA Margin % compare to ABG and CARG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #1013 out of 1321 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Group 1 Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.97. Group 1 Automotive's value of 5.06% is 43.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Group 1 Automotive's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.52 to 7.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.46 vs. the industry median of 8.97, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.97, based on 1,321 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Group 1 Automotive's current EBITDA Margin % of 5.06% is 43.6% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Group 1 Automotive's current EBITDA Margin % is 5.06%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 4.46. 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?
Group 1 Automotive (STU:GAV) has a current EBITDA Margin % of 5.06%. The stock's GF Value™ is €374.19, compared to a current price of €264.00 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 5.06%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 4.46 and 43.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.97. Group 1 Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Group 1 Automotive (STU:GAV), the current EBITDA Margin % is 5.06% as of Mar. 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 (STU:GAV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Group 1 Automotive stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €264.00 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €374.19.

Key valuation signals for STU:GAV:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 5.06% (13% above median its 10-year median of 4.46)
  • GF Value™: €374.19 vs. price of €264.00 (29.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1013 of 1321)

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


Group 1 Automotive Business Description

Other Exchanges GPI:USA
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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