Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. — Cyborg Score 7/10

Strategic Profile

Asbury is redefining the traditional dealership model through its guest-centric philosophy, commitment to team members and communities, and innovative technologies. The company has demonstrated robust financial performance with a three-year revenue growth rate of 20.6%, positioning itself as a growth-oriented consolidator in a fragmented automotive retail market.

Cyborg Score Rationale

Asbury is recognized as one of America's Fastest Growing Companies 2024 by the Financial Times and one of America's Most Successful Small-Cap Companies by Forbes for 2026. Strong revenue growth and operational margins are offset by higher volatility compared to the market with a beta of 1.55 due to sector-specific risks in the cyclical automotive industry.

Top Insights

• Asbury named one of America's Most Successful Small-Cap Companies for 2026 by Forbes
• David Hult transitioning from President/CEO to Executive Chairman position
• 20.6% three-year revenue growth with 5.69% operating margin indicating efficient cost management
• Operates Total Care Auto, a leading provider of service contracts and 39 collision repair centers

Named Competitors

• AutoNation — Large automotive retailer chain
• Lithia Motors — Multi-brand dealership operator
• Penske Automotive Group — International automotive retailer
• Sonic Automotive — Large automotive retailer and service provider

Recent Developments

• (February 2026) Named one of America's Most Successful Small-Cap Companies by Forbes
• (December 2025) CEO succession plan announced with David Hult transitioning to Executive Chairman
• (February 2026) Fourth quarter 2025 financial results reported with Q4 adjusted EPS of $6.67

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