Group 1 Automotive (STU:GAV) Total Operating Expense: €2,279 Mil (TTM 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 Total Operating Expense?

Group 1 Automotive STU:GAV 85 Total Operating Expense is €2,279 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.

Group 1 Automotive's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €546 Mil. Group 1 Automotive's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,279 Mil.

Group 1 Automotive Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Group 1 Automotive Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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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 Total Operating Expense Chart

Group 1 Automotive Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Operating Expense
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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 Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,279 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of €2,279 Mil mean?
Group 1 Automotive (STU:GAV) has a Total Operating Expense of €2,279 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive and its competitors.
Is Group 1 Automotive's Total Operating Expense too high?
Group 1 Automotive's current Total Operating Expense is €2,279 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 Total Operating Expense compare to ABG and CARG?
Group 1 Automotive's Total Operating Expense of €2,279 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 Total Operating Expense for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive and its competitors. Group 1 Automotive's current Total Operating Expense is €2,279 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 Total Operating Expense of €2,279 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 Total Operating Expense is €2,279 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Group 1 Automotive (STU:GAV), the current Total Operating Expense is €2,279 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:

  • Total Operating Expense: €2,279 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

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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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