Group 1 Automotive (STU:GAV) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.06 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Above Median

What is Group 1 Automotive Dividend Payout Ratio?

Group 1 Automotive STU:GAV 85 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 0.05. 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 778 Vehicles & Parts companies, Group 1 Automotive ranks better than 97.3% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Group 1 Automotive's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.06.

The historical rank and industry rank for Group 1 Automotive's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:GAV' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.13
Current: 0.05

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Group 1 Automotive was 0.13. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.05.

STU:GAV's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
97.3% of 778 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs STU:GAV: 0.05

As of today (2026-07-11), the Dividend Yield % of Group 1 Automotive is 0.68%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Group 1 Automotive was 3.17%. The lowest was 0.35%. And the median was 0.76%.

Group 1 Automotive's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.48.

During the past 12 months, Group 1 Automotive's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Group 1 Automotive was 86.60% per year. The lowest was -43.70% per year. And the median was 11.20% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Group 1 Automotive (STU:GAV) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Group 1 Automotive Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Group 1 Automotive's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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STU:GAV vs ABG, CARG, SAH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Group 1 Automotive's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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.

Group 1 Automotive Dividend Payout Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Group 1 Automotive's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Group 1 Automotive Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Group 1 Automotive's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1.708	/	34.766
	=	0.05

Group 1 Automotive's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.476	/	7.491
	=	0.06

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.06 mean?

Group 1 Automotive (STU:GAV) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.06 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Group 1 Automotive's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #21 out of 778 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.

Is Group 1 Automotive's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Group 1 Automotive's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.06 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.13. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Group 1 Automotive's value of 0.06 is 83.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #21 out of 778 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ABG and CARG?

According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #21 out of 778 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Group 1 Automotive in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Group 1 Automotive's value of 0.06 is 83.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Group 1 Automotive's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.36, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.36, based on 778 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Group 1 Automotive's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.06 is 83.3% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Group 1 Automotive's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.06, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.06. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.06, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 83.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.36. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Group 1 Automotive (STU:GAV), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.06 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:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.06 (20% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: €374.19 vs. price of €264.00 (29.4% below fair value)
GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 83.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#21 of 778)

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Group 1 Automotive Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Vehicles & Parts

Comparable Companies ABG CARG SAH OPLN DRVN VVV RUSHA ACVA AN LAD CVNA PAG XBRU:DIE ALTB TPE:2207 KMX TSE:4732 ASX:APE LSE:INCH TSX:BYD

Other Exchanges GPI:USA

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

Website https://www.group1auto.com

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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