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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Group 1 Automotive's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,932 Mil.
Group 1 Automotive's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (€3,736 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€3,776 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (€3,776 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€3,932 Mil).
Group 1 Automotive's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (€3,347 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€3,937 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€3,937 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€3,776 Mil).
Group 1 Automotive (FRA:GAV) Retained Earnings Explanation
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Group 1 Automotive Retained Earnings Historical Data
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* 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.
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
Group 1 Automotive (FRA:GAV) has a Retained Earnings of €3,932 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive and its competitors.
Is Group 1 Automotive's Retained Earnings too high?
Group 1 Automotive's current Retained Earnings is €3,932 Mil. Overall, Group 1 Automotive has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Group 1 Automotive's Retained Earnings compare to ABG and CARG?
Group 1 Automotive's Retained Earnings of €3,932 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive and its competitors. Group 1 Automotive's current Retained Earnings is €3,932 Mil. 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 (FRA:GAV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €374.24, compared to a current price of €286.00 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is €3,932 Mil. Group 1 Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Group 1 Automotive (FRA:GAV), the current Retained Earnings is €3,932 Mil 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 (FRA:GAV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Group 1 Automotive stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €286.00 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €374.24.
GuruFocus considers Group 1 Automotive to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GAV:
Retained Earnings: €3,932 Mil
GF Value™: €374.24 vs. price of €286.00 (23.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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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