Asbury Automotive Group Inc (ABG) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 49/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
As of 2026-11-02, Asbury Automotive Group Inc (NYSE: ABG) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 49/100 at a spot price of $198.03 (-0.62% 1D, market cap $3.58B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 3/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, ABG ranks #568 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations), ABG carries a Roarable D (49/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 7.3x, gross margin of 17.1%, and ROIC of 14.0%. By comparison, GPI (Group 1 Automotive Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 9.5x, ROIC 21.0%, cap $3.10B) and OPLN (OPENLANE Inc.) posts a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 26.6x, ROIC 9.5%, cap $4.73B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ABG leads on earnings multiple (7.3x) while GPI leads on capital efficiency (21.0% ROIC).
Per ABG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001144980), Asbury Automotive Group Inc generated $18.00B in revenue (+4.7% YoY), $492.0M in net income, and -$34.8M in free cash flow against $11.62B in total assets and $2.72B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 17.1% Gross Margin
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±8.8% realized swing band)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (65.7) create a -16 pt regime headwind
While ABG currently carries a cautious 49/100 (D) rating due to Macro Regime Fit (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($188.43) and Max Pain ($207.93) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $271.69.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.52% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
Asbury Automotive Group Inc (ABG) slipped -0.62% to $198.03, trading at 38% of its 52-week range ($160.3 – $258.75). Stretched risk/reward at 7x P/E (14% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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ATLANTA, October 29, 2026--Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., announced that it has been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 202
Barclays analyst John Babcock maintains Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE:ABG) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $230 to $220.
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +4.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Asbury Automotive Group Inc (ABG) ranks #568 by composite RQD confidence (49/100, grade D) and #334 by equity capitalization ($3.58B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ABG leads on earnings valuation at 7.3x trailing P/E, while GPI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 21.0% ROIC and 16.0% gross margin. GPI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 65/100 (C) compared with ABG at 49/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABG
ACTIVE
Asbury Automotive Group Inc | D | 49/100 | 7.3x | 17.1% | 14.0% | -0.62% | $3.58B | Benchmark Subject |
| GPI Group 1 Automotive Inc. | C | 65/100 | 9.5x | 16.0% | 21.0% | +0.32% | $3.10B | /gpi-vs-abg → |
| OPLN OPENLANE Inc. | C | 63/100 | 26.6x | — | 9.5% | +0.65% | $4.73B | /opln-vs-abg → |
| RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc. Cl A | C | 63/100 | 19.1x | 20.7% | 13.7% | -1.29% | $5.08B | /rusha-vs-abg → |
| AN AutoNation Inc. | D- | 40/100 | 8.6x | 17.9% | 18.9% | +6.08% | $5.60B | /an-vs-abg → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Asbury Automotive Group Inc (ABG) reported GAAP revenue of $18.00B (+4.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $17.19B , and +21.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $492.0M, operating cash flow of $775.2M, and free cash flow of -$34.8M (+66.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, ABG closed FY2025 with $11.62B in total assets against $2.72B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.60, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $18.00B | $492.0M | $775.2M | -$34.8M | $11.62B | $2.72B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $17.19B | $430.3M | $671.2M | -$102.3M | $10.34B | $2.42B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $14.80B | $602.5M | $313.0M | -$353.1M | $17.76B | $4.16B |
As of 2026-11-02, Asbury Automotive Group Inc (NYSE: ABG) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 49/100 at a spot price of $198.03 (-0.62% 1D, market cap $3.58B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 3/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, ABG ranks #568 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations), ABG carries a Roarable D (49/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 7.3x, gross margin of 17.1%, and ROIC of 14.0%. By comparison, GPI (Group 1 Automotive Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 9.5x, ROIC 21.0%, cap $3.10B) and OPLN (OPENLANE Inc.) posts a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 26.6x, ROIC 9.5%, cap $4.73B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ABG leads on earnings multiple (7.3x) while GPI leads on capital efficiency (21.0% ROIC).
Per ABG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001144980), Asbury Automotive Group Inc generated $18.00B in revenue (+4.7% YoY), $492.0M in net income, and -$34.8M in free cash flow against $11.62B in total assets and $2.72B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
ABG last traded at $198.03 (-0.62% on volume of 362,136 shares), positioning the stock +5.09% above its 50-day simple moving average ($188.43) and -2.65% below its 200-day simple moving average ($203.43). Across its 52-week range of $160.30 to $258.75, ABG sits at the 38.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 65.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.8% ($180.60 to $215.46).
Why ABG Stock slipped -0.62% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at 7x P/E (14% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, ABG scores 49 out of 100, a D grade, with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning." The five pillars are:
For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the rating points to a weak overall setup. The main upside drivers are the valuation multiples (a P/E of 7.3 TTM and EV/EBITDA of 3.5) and the 14% ROIC, which together suggest the market is pricing the shares cheaply relative to reported earnings. The valuation tradeoff is that low multiples have not been enough to offset negative free cash flow, weak macro-regime fit, and limited insider conviction. The rating's distribution warning reflects this combination rather than any single metric.
Asbury Automotive Group Inc (ABG) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector, within the Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations industry. The source data identifies the company's sector and industry but does not describe its products, customer base, or revenue model in detail. Not available in source data for specific product lines, customer segments, or the company's specific revenue mix. The reported gross margin of 17.1% and net margin of 2.7% are consistent with a retail-oriented business, but the source does not explicitly describe how it makes money.
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Welcome to the ABG (Asbury Automotive Group Inc) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 49/100 (Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations. Bulls point to capital efficiency (14.0% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on ABG, but look at what you are paying: 7.3x trailing P/E with 17.1% gross margins. Unless Asbury Automotive Group Inc expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on ABG, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $199.27 (52-wk range $160.30 - $258.75), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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