GPI (Group 1 Automotive) Moat Score : 5/10 (As of Jul. 24, 2025)

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What is Group 1 Automotive Moat Score?

Group 1 Automotive has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Group 1 Automotive has Narrow Moat: Group 1 Automotive Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its strong distribution network and economies of scale in the automotive retail sector. While it has some brand strength and customer loyalty, it lacks significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers. The competitive landscape limits its pricing power.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Group 1 Automotive might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Competitive Comparison of Group 1 Automotive's Moat Score

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Group 1 Automotive's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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's Moat Score Distribution in the Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Group 1 Automotive's Moat Score falls into.

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Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score	Moat Level
10	Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9	Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7	Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6	Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5	Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4	Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3	No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0	No Moat - No discernible moat

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Group 1 Automotive Business Description

Industry

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GAV:Germany

Address

730 Town and Country boulevard, Suite 500, Houston, TX, USA, 77024

Website

https://www.group1auto.com

Group 1 owns and operates 39 collision centers and 260 automotive dealerships in the US and the UK, offering 35 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 33.5% of new-vehicle unit volume in 2024 and the UK 22.6%. Texas, Massachusetts, and California combined was 48.5%. Revenue in 2024 totaled $19.9 billion. The August 2024 Inchcape UK deal adds about $2.7 billion of annual revenue and 54 stores. The firm entered the UK in 2007 and has 116 stores and about one-third of its new vehicle unit volume there. Group 1 was founded in 1995 and is based in Houston.

Executives

Michael David Jones	officer: Sr. Vice President	800 GESSNER SUITE 500, HOUSTON TX 77024
Lincoln Pereira	director	800 GESSNER, SUITE 500, HOUSTON TX 77024
Edward Mckissic	officer: Senior VP, Human Resources	800 GESSNER SUITE 500, HOUSTON TX 77024
Peter C Delongchamps	officer: VP, Manufacturer Relations	800 GESSNER, SUITE 500, HOUSTON TX 77024
Daniel James Mchenry	officer: Chief Financial Officer	800 GESSNER SUITE 500, HOUSTON TX 77024
Carin Marcy Barth	director
Daryl Kenningham	officer: Regional VP, East Region	800 GESSNER, SUITE 500, HOUSTON TX 77024
Darryl M Burman	officer: Sr. VP & General Counsel	800 GESSNER, SUITE 500, HOUSTON TX 77024
Gillian A. Hobson	officer: SVP, Chief Legal Officer & Sec	800 GESSNER RD STE 500, HOUSTON TX 77024
Earl J Hesterberg	director, officer: President & CEO	GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 800 GESSNER, SUITE 500, HOUSTON TX 77024
Frank Grese	officer: Regional VP, West Region	800 GESSNER, SUITE 500, HOUSTON TX 77024
Max P Watson	director	800 GESSNER, SUITE 500, HOUSTON TX 77024
Steven Mizell	director	2000 GALLOPING HILL ROAD, KENILWORTH NJ 07033
Steven P Stanbrook	director	1525 HOWE ST, RACINE WI 53403
John C Rickel	officer: SVP & CFO	4080 JENKINS ROAD, CHATTANOOGA TN 37421