Is GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 145.8% / 30% | 0.8% / 30% | 15.8% / 30% | 0.98% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 145.8% / 33% | 0.8% / 33% | 15.8% / 33% | 0.98% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 56.7% / 33% | 0.3% / 33% | 6.1% / 33% | 0.98% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 145.8% / 33% | 0.8% / 33% | 15.8% / 33% | 0.98% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 56.7% / 33% | 0.3% / 33% | 6.1% / 50% | 0.98% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 16.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 3.9% | |
| Net Margin | 1.4% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 11.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 5.9% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $694M |
| Free Cash Flow | $424M |
| Total Debt | $5.9B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 210.5 |
| Current Ratio | 1.1 |
| Total Assets | $10.3B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $331.51 |
| 50-Day MA | $340.81 |
| 200-Day MA | $406.49 |
| Avg Volume | 186K |
| Beta | 0.9 |
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52-Week Range
$292.44
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About GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI)
Group 1 Automotive, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the automotive retail industry in the United States and the United Kingdom. The company sells new and used cars and light trucks through its dealerships and digital platform; and service and insurance contracts. It also engages in the wholesale of used vehicles at third-party auctions; wholesale and retail of vehicle and replacement parts; and arrangement of related vehicle financing. In addition, the company offers automotive maintenance and collision repair services. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC's debt ratio?
GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC's debt ratio is 145.8% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 56.7%.
What are GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC's key financial metrics?
GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC has a market capitalization of $4.1B, trailing P/E ratio of 12.9, and revenue of $22.6B. The company maintains a gross margin of 16.0% and a net margin of 1.4%. Return on equity stands at 11.2%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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