Group 1 Automotive, Inc (GPI)

Consumer Discretionary · Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations · Price $263.95
Updated: Aug 30, 2026
EPS (TTM)
$24.24
Diluted, Trailing 12 Months
P/E Ratio
10.9x
Price / EPS
Earnings Yield
9.18%
EPS / Price (Inverse P/E)
Growth Rate
-21.36%
Log-Linear Regression (16Q)
PEG Ratio
-999.00
P/E / Growth Rate

📐 Earnings Surprise (SUE): -0.53 — In Line

-0.53
−4−20+2+4
Strong missMissIn lineBeatStrong beat

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📈 EPS History (16 Quarters)

🧮 GPI EPS Calculation

EPS = Net Income ÷ Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Net Income (TTM) $290.1M
÷
Diluted Shares Outstanding 11.8M
= Earnings Per Share (TTM) $24.24

What is Earnings Per Share (EPS)?

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It's one of the most important metrics for comparing profitability across companies and is the foundation of the P/E ratio, the most widely used valuation metric in finance.

EPS = Net Income ÷ Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Diluted EPS accounts for all potential shares from stock options, convertible bonds, etc.

Why EPS Matters for Investors

Comparable Across Companies

EPS normalizes profit to a per-share basis, making it easy to compare companies of different sizes. A $10B company and a $100B company can be compared fairly.

Drives Stock Prices

Over the long term, stock prices follow earnings. EPS growth is the primary driver of share price appreciation for most stocks.

P/E Ratio Foundation

The P/E ratio (Price/EPS) is the most common valuation metric. A P/E of 20x means investors pay $20 for every $1 of annual earnings.

Earnings Yield

Earnings Yield (EPS/Price) is the inverse of P/E. Warren Buffett prefers this format because it can be directly compared to bond yields.

How Zyberno Calculates Growth Rate

Zyberno uses log-linear regression on 16 quarters of historical EPS data to calculate the growth rate. This statistical method provides a more reliable trend than simple year-over-year comparisons, which can be distorted by one-time charges or seasonal variations.

EPS vs Cash Flow Metrics

Owner Earnings: $429.6M →

Buffett's preferred metric focuses on actual cash generation. Unlike EPS, it excludes non-cash charges and accounting adjustments.

Free Cash Flow: $326.4M →

The cash remaining after capital expenditures. EPS can be positive while FCF is negative if the company is investing heavily.

Understanding P/E and PEG Ratios

GPI's current P/E ratio is 10.9x, meaning investors pay $10.89 for every $1 of annual earnings. A P/E below 15 is generally considered "value" territory.

The PEG ratio (P/E divided by growth rate) helps determine if a stock is fairly valued for its growth. GPI's PEG is -999.00. A PEG below 1.0 suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to its growth rate.

Summary: GPI Earnings Per Share

Group 1 Automotive, Inc (GPI) earned $24.24 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at -21.36% annually — a material decline Zyberno treats as a concern requiring investigation. P/E ratio: 10.9x, earnings yield: 9.18%. For complete financial analysis, view the full GPI stock report on Zyberno.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GPI's current EPS?

Group 1 Automotive, Inc (GPI) earned $24.24 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at -21.36% annually — a material decline Zyberno treats as a concern requiring investigation. P/E ratio: 10.9x, earnings yield: 9.18%.

Is GPI's EPS growing?

Group 1 Automotive, Inc (GPI) earned $24.24 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at -21.36% annually — a material decline Zyberno treats as a concern requiring investigation. P/E ratio: 10.9x, earnings yield: 9.18%.

What is GPI's P/E ratio?

GPI's P/E ratio is 10.9x, meaning investors pay $10.89 for every $1 of annual earnings. The inverse (Earnings Yield) is 9.18%.

What's the difference between EPS and Free Cash Flow?

EPS is accounting profit divided by shares, while Free Cash Flow is actual cash remaining after capital expenditures. For GPI, EPS is $24.24 compared to FCF of $326.4M.

📊 Valuation Trilogy
Three interconnected metrics built on Owner Earnings
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Intrinsic Value
DCF Fair Value
$281.51
🛡️
Margin of Safety
Valuation Gap
6.2%
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Expected Return
Projected Annual
-7.9%
Click any metric for full methodology and detailed analysis

📊 Full GPI Stock Report

See GPI's intrinsic value, margin of safety, DCF valuation, and complete financial analysis with 250+ metrics.

💵 GPI Free Cash Flow

Compare to Free Cash Flow which subtracts all capital expenditures, not just maintenance CapEx.

💰 GPI Owner Earnings

Compare to Buffett's Owner Earnings metric which uses maintenance CapEx instead of total capital expenditures.

📈 GPI Earnings Per Share

Analyze EPS trends, P/E ratio, earnings yield, and per-share profitability metrics.

🎯 GPI Earnings Surprise (SUE)

See whether GPI is beating or missing its own earnings trend — Standardized Unexpected Earnings and post-earnings drift.

📊 GPI Revenue

Analyze revenue trends, growth rate, P/S ratio, and top-line sales performance.

💰 GPI Net Income

Analyze the bottom-line profit, P/E ratio, and net profit margin trends.

🔶 GPI Operating Income

Analyze EBIT, operating margin, and core business profitability before interest and taxes.

💜 GPI Gross Profit

Analyze gross margin, pricing power, and profitability before operating expenses.

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