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Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $4.2B · Avg Vol: $56M/d

79
StockRank
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Q
50
V
69
M
54
P/E (TTM)
7.4x
ROE
14.5%
D/E
1.4x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Asbury Automotive clears the calibrated bar. All three legs are above the floor (Q50 V69 M55) and a buyback retiring 3.64% of shares provides substantial corroboration. Nothing adverse survives the evidence test: the only insider figure rounds to 0.00%, which the framework treats as unusable rather than adverse, and there is no negative earnings revision. Value at V69 is the strongest part of the case.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Asbury Automotive Group is one of the largest automotive retailers in the U.S., operating new and used vehicle dealerships, parts departments, and service centers. Its competitive advantage lies in its significant scale, diversified revenue streams from sales and service, and an expanding digital platform, Clicklane, that integrates the online and in-store car buying experience. The company leverages its widespread dealership network to capture market share across various brands and geographies.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue15.4B14.8B17.2B18.0B5.3%18.0B18.1B18.8B2.3%
EPS44.7828.8721.5825.20-17.4%28.2923.1026.362.3%
Shares21.6M20.3M19.6M19.2M-10.9%18.6M
Debt3.7B5.5B5.3B6.1B18.3%5.4B
Equity2.9B3.2B3.5B3.9B10.3%
Op CF696.0M313.0M671.2M775.2M3.7%773.4M
Inv CF464.7M-1.7B-137.2M-1.5B
Fin CF-1.1B1.2B-510.3M653.1M
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PRICE (1Y)+12.9%
190199208218227Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$225.24
RSI (14)
63.7
52W High
$263.38
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
50
ROIC
11.7%68.2
ROE
14.5%73.3
GP/Assets
26.5%55.7
Op. Margin
4.7%40.1
FCF/Assets
4.3%52.8
Piotroski
653.7
Int. Cover
3.4x30.9
D/E Ratio
1.38x17.1
Current Ratio
0.94x17.2
Value
69
P/E (TTM)
7.4x89.8
EV/EBITDA
8.9x56.6
P/FCF
8.5x75.6
P/B
1.0x68.9
P/S
0.2x89.4
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
54
52W High %
86%69.2
RS 6M
-18%53.3
SMA 50/200
0.92x35.9
EPS Rev 4W
-0.6%51.7
EPS Rev 12W
-0.6%64.0
EPS Improve
+4%19.3
Q Growth
42%74.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$4.2B
P/E (Forward)
7.1x
Gross Margin
17.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ABG are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
ABGAsbury Automotive Group, Inc.(you)$4.2B79BUY
OPLNOPENLANE, Inc.$4.2B78BUY
RUSHARush Enterprises, Inc.$6.0B79BUY
ANAutoNation, Inc.$7.0B77BUY
CARGCarGurus, Inc.$3.0B85STRONG BUY
SAHSonic Automotive, Inc.$3.2B71BUY
VVVValvoline Inc.$5.0B62HOLD
GPIGroup 1 Automotive, Inc.$3.9B53HOLD
KMXCarMax, Inc.$8.3B65BUY
LADLithia Motors, Inc.$7.8B63HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.9% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG) — Stock Score Summary

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG) has a MoatMap StockRank of 79/100 based on Quality (50/100), Value (69/100), and Momentum (54/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Asbury Automotive clears the calibrated bar. All three legs are above the floor (Q50 V69 M55) and a buyback retiring 3.64% of shares provides substantial corroboration. Nothing adverse survives the evidence test: the only insider figure rounds to 0.00%, which the framework treats as unusable rather than adverse, and there is no negative earnings revision. Value at V69 is the strongest part of the case.

Asbury Automotive Group is one of the largest automotive retailers in the U.S., operating new and used vehicle dealerships, parts departments, and service centers. Its competitive advantage lies in its significant scale, diversified revenue streams from sales and service, and an expanding digital platform, Clicklane, that integrates the online and in-store car buying experience. The company leverages its widespread dealership network to capture market share across various brands and geographies.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$225.24
Market Cap$4.2B
P/E (TTM)7.43
P/E (Forward)7.15
Price/Book0.99
Return on Equity14.5%
Return on Invested Capital11.7%
Debt/Equity1.38x
Gross Margin17.1%
Operating Margin4.7%
Revenue Growth-0.9%
Free Cash Flow$494M

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. operates in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.’s (ABG) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG) is 79/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (50), Value (69), and Momentum (54) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. have an economic moat?
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG) has a Quality factor score of 50/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 79/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. in?
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry (United States).