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Group 1 Automotive vs Asbury Automotive Group: GPI and ABG compared
Group 1 Automotive is the larger company: $5.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $4.4B for Asbury Automotive Group (Q3 2026). Group 1 Automotive is growing faster (-7% against -8% a year earlier). Asbury Automotive Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.7% against 3.7%.
Where the money goes: GPI and ABG
Group 1 Automotive (GPI) · Q3 2026
Group 1 Automotive, Q3 2026: revenue $5.4B (-7% year over year), operating margin 3.7%, net earnings $103M, operating cash flow $187M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) · Q3 2026
Asbury Automotive Group, Q3 2026: revenue $4.4B (-8% year over year), operating margin 4.7%, net earnings $105M, operating cash flow $265M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Group 1 Automotive (GPI) | Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $5.4B | $4.4B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -7% | -8% |
| Gross margin | 15.8% | 16.6% |
| Operating margin | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Net earnings | $103M | $105M |
| Net margin | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $187M | $265M |
| Free cash flow | $147M | $193M |
| Market value | $3.2B | $3.7B |
| P/E | 8.4× | 8.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $324.92 | $225.18 |
Where the revenue comes from
Group 1 Automotive
- Total new and used vehicle sales: $4.5B (83%)
- Parts and service sales: $701M (13%)
- Finance, insurance and other, net: $216M (4%)
Asbury Automotive Group
- New and used vehicle: $3.6B (81%)
- Vehicle repair and maintenance services: $516M (12%)
- Finance and insurance, net: $182M (4%)
- Used vehicle wholesale: $140M (3%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Group 1 Automotive or Asbury Automotive Group?
Group 1 Automotive is the larger company: $5.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $4.4B for Asbury Automotive Group (Q3 2026).
Is Group 1 Automotive or Asbury Automotive Group growing faster?
Group 1 Automotive is growing faster (-7% against -8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Group 1 Automotive or Asbury Automotive Group?
Asbury Automotive Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.7% against 3.7%.
More: Group 1 Automotive earnings · how Group 1 Automotive makes money · Asbury Automotive Group earnings · how Asbury Automotive Group makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.