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Group 1 AutomotiveGPI -2.90%81 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.90 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 10.17. 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 1,147 Vehicles & Parts companies, Group 1 Automotive ranks worse than 56.5% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Group 1 Automotive's enterprise value is $8,922 Mil.
Group 1 Automotive's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $818 Mil. Therefore, Group 1 Automotive's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for Group 1 Automotive's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GPI'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.36 Med: 10.17 Max: 13.8
Current: 10.9
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Group 1 Automotive was 13.80. The lowest was 4.36. And the median was 10.17.
GPI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 56.5% of 1147
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 9.58
vs GPI: 10.90
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Group 1 Automotive's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Group 1 Automotive's share price for today is $277.60.
Group 1 Automotive's 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 $24.010.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Group 1 Automotive's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Group 1 Automotive's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Group 1 Automotive's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Group 1 Automotive's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Group 1 Automotive's current Enterprise Value is $8,922 Mil.
Group 1 Automotive's EBITDA 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 $818 Mil.
* 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 (GPI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.90 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive. This is near median its historical median of 10.17. Over the past decade, Group 1 Automotive's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.36 to 13.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #648 out of 1147 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 56.5%.
Is Group 1 Automotive's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Group 1 Automotive's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.90 is near median its 10-year median of 10.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.36 to a high of 13.80. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.58. Group 1 Automotive's value of 10.90 is 13.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #648 out of 1147 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to OPLN and ABG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #648 out of 1147 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Group 1 Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.58. Group 1 Automotive's value of 10.90 is 13.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Group 1 Automotive's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.36 to 13.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.17 vs. the industry median of 9.58, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 9.58, based on 1,147 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Group 1 Automotive's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.90 is 13.8% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Group 1 Automotive's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.17. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.17 and 13.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 9.58. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Group 1 Automotive (GPI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.90 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.90 (near median its 10-year median of 10.17)
GF Value™: $426.08 vs. price of $277.60 (34.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#648 of 1147)
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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