Group 1 AutomotiveSTU:GAV 85 Net Margin % is 2.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 2.21. 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 1,322 Vehicles & Parts companies, Group 1 Automotive ranks worse than 64.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Group 1 Automotive's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:GAV'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.35 Med: 2.21 Max: 4.63
Current: 1.46
STU:GAV's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 64.83% of 1322
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.205
vs STU:GAV: 1.46
Group 1 Automotive (STU:GAV) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Group 1 Automotive Net Margin % Related Terms
Group 1 Automotive Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Group 1 Automotive's Net 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.
STU:GAV vs ABG, CARG, SAH: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Group 1 Automotive's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Group 1 Automotive's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Group 1 Automotive's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (STU:GAV) has a Net Margin % of 2.41% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, Group 1 Automotive's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.35 to 4.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #857 out of 1322 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is Group 1 Automotive's Net Margin % too high?
Group 1 Automotive's current Net Margin % of 2.41% is near median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 4.63. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. Group 1 Automotive's value of 2.41% is 24.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #857 out of 1322 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Net Margin % compare to ABG and CARG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #857 out of 1322 companies for Net Margin %. This places Group 1 Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. Group 1 Automotive's value of 2.41% is 24.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Group 1 Automotive's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.35 to 4.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 3.21, 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 Net Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.21, based on 1,322 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Group 1 Automotive's current Net Margin % of 2.41% is 24.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Group 1 Automotive's current Net Margin % is 2.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.21. 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 Net Margin % of 2.41%. 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 Net Margin % is 2.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 24.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.21. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Group 1 Automotive (STU:GAV), the current Net Margin % is 2.41% 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:
Net Margin %: 2.41% (near median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: €374.19 vs. price of €264.00 (29.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#857 of 1322)
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 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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