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Group 1 AutomotiveFRA:GAV +5.19%81 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.89 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:GAV with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €374.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 863 Vehicles & Parts companies, Group 1 Automotive ranks worse than 66.28% on this metric.
Group 1 Automotive's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for Group 1 Automotive's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GAV'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99 Med: 2.14 Max: 8.92
Current: 1.89
During the past 13 years, Group 1 Automotive's highest Yield on Cost was 8.92. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 2.14.
FRA:GAV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 66.28% of 863
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.15
vs FRA:GAV: 1.89
Group 1 Automotive (FRA:GAV) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Group 1 Automotive 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:GAV vs ABG, CARG, SAH: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Group 1 Automotive's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Group 1 Automotive's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Group 1 Automotive's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Group 1 Automotive 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Group 1 Automotive (FRA:GAV) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.89 as of Jul. 24, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 2.14. Over the past decade, Group 1 Automotive's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.99 to 8.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #572 out of 863 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is Group 1 Automotive's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Group 1 Automotive's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.89 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 8.92. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.15. Group 1 Automotive's value of 1.89 is 40% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #572 out of 863 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ABG and CARG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Group 1 Automotive ranks #572 out of 863 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Group 1 Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.15. Group 1 Automotive's value of 1.89 is 40% below this benchmark. Historically, Group 1 Automotive's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.99 to 8.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.14 vs. the industry median of 3.15, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.15, based on 863 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Group 1 Automotive's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.89 is 40% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Group 1 Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Group 1 Automotive's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.89, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 2.14. 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 €284.00 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.89, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.14 and 40% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.15. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Group 1 Automotive (FRA:GAV), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.89 as of Jul. 24, 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 €284.00 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €374.24.
GuruFocus considers Group 1 Automotive to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GAV:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.89 (12% below median its 10-year median of 2.14)
GF Value™: €374.24 vs. price of €284.00 (24.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#572 of 863)
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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