Group 1 Automotive (STU:GAV) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 12 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:GAV Group 1 Automotive Inc STU:GAV
85 GF Score
Price €264.00
GF Value €374.19
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What is Group 1 Automotive Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Group 1 Automotive STU:GAV 85 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 12 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Group 1 Automotive's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12 Mil.


Group 1 Automotive  (STU:GAV) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.


Be Aware

Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.


Group 1 Automotive Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


Group 1 Automotive Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Group 1 Automotive Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Group 1 Automotive Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Group 1 Automotive Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Group 1 Automotive Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 12 Mil mean?
Group 1 Automotive (STU:GAV) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 12 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive and its competitors.
Is Group 1 Automotive's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Group 1 Automotive's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 12 Mil. 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to ABG and CARG?
Group 1 Automotive's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 12 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive and its competitors. Group 1 Automotive's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 12 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?
Group 1 Automotive (STU:GAV) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 12 Mil. 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 12 Mil. 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Group 1 Automotive (STU:GAV), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 12 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 (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:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 12 Mil
  • GF Value™: €374.19 vs. price of €264.00 (29.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Automotive Business Description

Other Exchanges GPI:USA
Address 730 Town and Country boulevard, Suite 500, Houston, TX, USA, 77024
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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