On the stock market since 1997, it operates in the world of automobiles. It has 20,452 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 14% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
The gap is $5.8B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit indicators sit around the sector average.
Clearly below the class average.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
Sales are growing strongly for its sector.
Clearly below the class average.
Price Momentum: The stock has lagged the market in recent months; investor interest is weak right now.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
angles, checked one by one.
The 4 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Profit per Sale: The profit kept from each sale is thin.
The stock trades 37% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 12% a year on average.
The average analyst price target is $408 — 33% above today’s price.
It pays out $2.10 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Buyers haven’t stepped back in yet; the price hasn’t found its footing. Report-card grade: 24/100. For a turnaround signal, the stock first needs to close the gap with the market.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 47/100.
As the slice kept from each sale thins out, so does the profit. Council score: 3/10.
On our five-subject report card, GPI sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: GPI is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.