Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI)

Gross profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Gross profit (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,159,800 2,987,600 2,950,600 2,987,800 2,996,900 3,009,100 2,975,500 2,968,200 2,965,000 2,916,900 2,817,500 2,710,400 2,476,300 2,286,800 2,145,600 1,843,300 1,769,200 1,752,000 1,705,600 1,800,953
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 19,934,500 18,868,300 18,352,000 18,214,200 17,873,700 17,462,600 16,920,900 16,507,600 16,222,000 15,642,700 14,988,500 14,543,600 13,709,200 13,209,800 12,740,300 11,171,200 10,852,000 10,973,200 11,051,800 11,926,190
Gross profit margin 15.85% 15.83% 16.08% 16.40% 16.77% 17.23% 17.58% 17.98% 18.28% 18.65% 18.80% 18.64% 18.06% 17.31% 16.84% 16.50% 16.30% 15.97% 15.43% 15.10%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $3,159,800K ÷ $19,934,500K
= 15.85%

Group 1 Automotive Inc's gross profit margin has shown a fluctuating trend over the past few years, as evidenced by the data provided. The gross profit margin has generally exhibited an increasing pattern from March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2022, reaching a peak of 18.80%. This indicates that the company was able to efficiently manage its production costs and generate higher profits from its sales during this period.

However, after June 30, 2022, the gross profit margin started to decline gradually, with a slight recovery in March 31, 2023. This could imply potential challenges in maintaining cost control or pricing strategies that impacted the company's profitability.

Overall, it is essential for Group 1 Automotive Inc to monitor and address the factors affecting its gross profit margin to sustain or improve its financial performance in the future. This may involve reviewing cost structures, pricing strategies, and operational efficiencies to optimize profitability levels.