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GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:GPC - US3724601055 - Common Stock

133.55 USD
-0.11 (-0.08%)
Last: 10/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM
133.55 USD
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After Hours: 10/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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GPC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 22 industry peers in the Distributors industry. While GPC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. GPC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GPC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year GPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years GPC 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GPC had a positive operating cash flow.
GPC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGPC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of GPC (3.96%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 17.20%, GPC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
GPC has a Return On Invested Capital (8.71%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GPC is below the industry average of 14.75%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.96%
ROE 17.2%
ROIC 8.71%
ROA(3y)6.4%
ROA(5y)5.05%
ROE(3y)27.32%
ROE(5y)21.36%
ROIC(3y)12.44%
ROIC(5y)11.71%
GPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.40%, GPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
GPC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GPC has a better Operating Margin (5.85%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
GPC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of GPC (36.88%) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GPC has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.85%
PM (TTM) 3.4%
GM 36.88%
OM growth 3Y-0.11%
OM growth 5Y1.26%
PM growth 3Y-6.86%
PM growth 5Y1.67%
GM growth 3Y1.07%
GM growth 5Y1.65%
GPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GPC is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GPC has less shares outstanding
GPC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
GPC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
GPC Yearly Shares OutstandingGPC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
GPC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGPC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

GPC has an Altman-Z score of 2.54. This is not the best score and indicates that GPC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.54, GPC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GPC is 19.11, which is on the high side as it means it would take GPC, 19.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 19.11, GPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00 is on the high side and indicates that GPC has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.00, GPC is doing worse than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1
Debt/FCF 19.11
Altman-Z 2.54
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC10.34%
GPC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGPC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.14 indicates that GPC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GPC has a worse Current ratio (1.14) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.51 indicates that GPC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GPC's Quick ratio of 0.51 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GPC is outperformed by 77.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.14
Quick Ratio 0.51
GPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GPC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -22.00%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.41% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, GPC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.65% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.03% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22%
EPS 3Y5.66%
EPS 5Y7.41%
EPS Q2Q%-13.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.65%
Revenue growth 3Y7.57%
Revenue growth 5Y6.03%
Sales Q2Q%3.39%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.45% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, GPC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.33% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-4.67%
EPS Next 2Y2.48%
EPS Next 3Y4.54%
EPS Next 5Y5.45%
Revenue Next Year2.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.14%
Revenue Next 3Y3.54%
Revenue Next 5Y3.33%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
GPC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGPC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B
GPC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGPC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

GPC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.19.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GPC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GPC is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GPC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.55.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.60, GPC is valued correctly.
GPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GPC is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.04, GPC is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.19
Fwd PE 15.6
GPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GPC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GPC is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 73.85
EV/EBITDA 11.89
GPC Per share dataGPC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GPC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.45
EPS Next 2Y2.48%
EPS Next 3Y4.54%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GPC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.13%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
GPC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.22. GPC pays more dividend than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, GPC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.13%

5.2 History

The dividend of GPC has a limited annual growth rate of 5.74%.
GPC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
GPC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.74%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
GPC Yearly Dividends per shareGPC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

GPC pays out 69.26% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
GPC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP69.26%
EPS Next 2Y2.48%
EPS Next 3Y4.54%
GPC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGPC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B
GPC Dividend Payout.GPC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GPC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GENUINE PARTS CO

NYSE:GPC (10/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 133.55 0 (0%)

133.55

-0.11 (-0.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryDistributors
Earnings (Last)07-22 2025-07-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-21 2025-10-21/bmo
Inst Owners88.59%
Inst Owner Change-0.08%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change5.37%
Market Cap18.58B
Analysts71.76
Price Target145.39 (8.87%)
Short Float %3.22%
Short Ratio3.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.13%
Yearly Dividend3.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.74%
DP69.26%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date09-05 2025-09-05 (1.03)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.89%
Min EPS beat(2)0.53%
Max EPS beat(2)3.26%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.04%
Max EPS beat(4)3.26%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.08%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)0.52%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)2.99%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.2%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.03%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.21%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.32%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.5%
PT rev (1m)3.64%
PT rev (3m)8.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.19
Fwd PE 15.6
P/S 0.78
P/FCF 73.85
P/OCF 22.98
P/B 3.95
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.89
EPS(TTM)7.34
EY5.5%
EPS(NY)8.56
Fwd EY6.41%
FCF(TTM)1.81
FCFY1.35%
OCF(TTM)5.81
OCFY4.35%
SpS170.9
BVpS33.81
TBVpS-1.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.45
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.96%
ROE 17.2%
ROCE 12.4%
ROIC 8.71%
ROICexc 9.05%
ROICexgc 15.71%
OM 5.85%
PM (TTM) 3.4%
GM 36.88%
FCFM 1.06%
ROA(3y)6.4%
ROA(5y)5.05%
ROE(3y)27.32%
ROE(5y)21.36%
ROIC(3y)12.44%
ROIC(5y)11.71%
ROICexc(3y)13.5%
ROICexc(5y)12.87%
ROICexgc(3y)27.33%
ROICexgc(5y)25.86%
ROCE(3y)16.32%
ROCE(5y)15.36%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.02%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.06%
OM growth 3Y-0.11%
OM growth 5Y1.26%
PM growth 3Y-6.86%
PM growth 5Y1.67%
GM growth 3Y1.07%
GM growth 5Y1.65%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.16
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1
Debt/FCF 19.11
Debt/EBITDA 2.55
Cap/Depr 121.97%
Cap/Sales 2.34%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 43.75%
Profit Quality 31.1%
Current Ratio 1.14
Quick Ratio 0.51
Altman-Z 2.54
F-Score5
WACC10.34%
ROIC/WACC0.84
Cap/Depr(3y)127.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)106.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.7%
Profit Quality(3y)80.35%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22%
EPS 3Y5.66%
EPS 5Y7.41%
EPS Q2Q%-13.93%
EPS Next Y-4.67%
EPS Next 2Y2.48%
EPS Next 3Y4.54%
EPS Next 5Y5.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.65%
Revenue growth 3Y7.57%
Revenue growth 5Y6.03%
Sales Q2Q%3.39%
Revenue Next Year2.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.14%
Revenue Next 3Y3.54%
Revenue Next 5Y3.33%
EBIT growth 1Y-18.87%
EBIT growth 3Y7.45%
EBIT growth 5Y7.37%
EBIT Next Year32.65%
EBIT Next 3Y14.72%
EBIT Next 5Y9.5%
FCF growth 1Y-66.06%
FCF growth 3Y-11.66%
FCF growth 5Y2.18%
OCF growth 1Y-28.65%
OCF growth 3Y-0.19%
OCF growth 5Y7%