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David Whiston, CFA, CPA, CFE
EUR 101.80 For Business Accounts Only

Group 1 Ends 2016 With a Good Quarter

Group 1 reported a good fourth quarter to end 2016 that shows it is continuing to reap the benefits of not chasing new vehicle market share at the expense of profits. We are raising our fair value estimate to $63 from $55 due to the time value of money adjustment in our model and a lower tax rate due to more foreign income in the company. Further tax rate reductions may be needed once the Trump Administration and Congress work out any tax code changes.
For the quarter, Group 1 grew adjusted EPS...
Underlying
Group 1 Automotive Inc.

Group 1 Automotive is an operator in the automotive retail industry. Through its dealerships, the company sells new and used cars and light trucks, arranges related vehicle financing, sells service and insurance contracts, provides automotive maintenance and repair services, and sells vehicle parts. The company sells retail used vehicles directly to its customers at its dealerships or via its internet sites and wholesale used vehicles at auctions. The company sells replacement parts and provides both warranty and non-warranty maintenance and repair services, as well as provides collision repair services at the collision centers that the company operates. The company also sells parts to wholesale customers.

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Morningstar
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David Whiston, CFA, CPA, CFE

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