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The author argues GPI's stock was oversold after an earnings miss and the announcement of $1.25 billion in high-interest debt to buy Hennessy Automobile Companies. The acquisition adds $1.7 billion in annualized revenue, 500 service bays and 280 technicians, boosting parts-and-service profit that carries a 56.8% gross margin. Management has frozen buybacks and is selling underperforming stores to return to target leverage by mid-to-late 2027, and Conifer Management bought nearly $49 million of shares at the August lows. The main risk is the elevated leverage from the debt-funded deal, with the stock down 40% from its all-time high.