GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:GPC • US3724601055

115.64 USD
-0.78 (-0.67%)
At close: Mar 4, 2026
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After Hours: 3/4/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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This GPC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

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GPC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 23 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. GPC also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. GPC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year GPC was profitable.
  • In the past year GPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • GPC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of GPC (0.32%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 1.49%, GPC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.90%, GPC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GPC is in line with the industry average of 10.85%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.32%
ROE 1.49%
ROIC 7.9%
ROA(3y)4.11%
ROA(5y)5.15%
ROE(3y)17.42%
ROE(5y)21.84%
ROIC(3y)10.46%
ROIC(5y)11.39%
GPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.27%, GPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GPC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • GPC has a Operating Margin of 5.06%. This is in the better half of the industry: GPC outperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
  • GPC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of GPC (36.79%) is better than 82.61% of its industry peers.
  • GPC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.06%
PM (TTM) 0.27%
GM 36.79%
OM growth 3Y-11.88%
OM growth 5Y-3.17%
PM growth 3Y-62.99%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.65%
GM growth 5Y1.47%
GPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. GPC Health Analysis

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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GPC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GPC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for GPC is higher compared to a year ago.
GPC Yearly Shares OutstandingGPC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M
GPC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGPC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.31 indicates that GPC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • GPC has a Altman-Z score (2.31) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of GPC is 11.39, which is on the high side as it means it would take GPC, 11.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • GPC has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.39) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00 is on the high side and indicates that GPC has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of GPC (1.00) is worse than 69.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1
Debt/FCF 11.39
Altman-Z 2.31
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC8.99%
GPC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGPC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • GPC has a Current Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that GPC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • GPC has a Current ratio of 1.08. This is in the lower half of the industry: GPC underperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.46 indicates that GPC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • GPC has a worse Quick ratio (0.46) than 82.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.08
Quick Ratio 0.46
GPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. GPC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for GPC have decreased by -9.45% in the last year.
  • GPC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.49% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.46% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 8.00% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.45%
EPS 3Y-3.99%
EPS 5Y6.49%
EPS Q2Q%-3.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.46%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y8%
Sales Q2Q%4.15%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.30% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, GPC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.51% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.27%
EPS Next 2Y12.08%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%
EPS Next 5Y9.3%
Revenue Next Year3.74%
Revenue Next 2Y4.15%
Revenue Next 3Y4.08%
Revenue Next 5Y3.51%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
GPC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGPC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10B 20B 30B
GPC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGPC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5 10

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4. GPC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.67 indicates a correct valuation of GPC.
  • 73.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GPC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • GPC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.03.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.59 indicates a correct valuation of GPC.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GPC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.11. GPC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.67
Fwd PE 13.59
GPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GPC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GPC is cheaper than 69.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • GPC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.22
EV/EBITDA 11.08
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's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)2.42
EPS Next 2Y12.08%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%

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5. GPC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.64%, GPC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • GPC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.95. GPC pays more dividend than 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, GPC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.64%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GPC has a limited annual growth rate of 5.40%.
  • GPC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • GPC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.4%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
GPC Yearly Dividends per shareGPC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • 855.02% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GPC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • GPC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP855.02%
EPS Next 2Y12.08%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%
GPC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGPC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B
GPC Dividend Payout.GPC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GPC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GPC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GENUINE PARTS CO

NYSE:GPC (3/4/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 115.64 0 (0%)

115.64

-0.78 (-0.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryDistributors
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners88.73%
Inst Owner Change0.87%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change4.63%
Market Cap16.09B
Revenue(TTM)24.30B
Net Income(TTM)65.94M
Analysts72.22
Price Target144 (24.52%)
Short Float %2.99%
Short Ratio3.22
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.64%
Yearly Dividend4.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.4%
DP855.02%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.58%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.6%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.58%
Max EPS beat(4)3.26%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.82%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.18%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)0.39%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.23%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.23%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.73%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.95%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.24%
PT rev (1m)-3.38%
PT rev (3m)-3.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.67
Fwd PE 13.59
P/S 0.66
P/FCF 38.22
P/OCF 18.06
P/B 3.64
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.08
EPS(TTM)7.38
EY6.38%
EPS(NY)8.51
Fwd EY7.36%
FCF(TTM)3.03
FCFY2.62%
OCF(TTM)6.4
OCFY5.54%
SpS174.68
BVpS31.79
TBVpS-4.47
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)2.42
Graham Number72.66
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.32%
ROE 1.49%
ROCE 11.16%
ROIC 7.9%
ROICexc 8.23%
ROICexgc 14.69%
OM 5.06%
PM (TTM) 0.27%
GM 36.79%
FCFM 1.73%
ROA(3y)4.11%
ROA(5y)5.15%
ROE(3y)17.42%
ROE(5y)21.84%
ROIC(3y)10.46%
ROIC(5y)11.39%
ROICexc(3y)11.26%
ROICexc(5y)12.34%
ROICexgc(3y)21.39%
ROICexgc(5y)24.23%
ROCE(3y)13.89%
ROCE(5y)14.99%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-23.97%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.38%
ROICexc growth 3Y-18.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.5%
OM growth 3Y-11.88%
OM growth 5Y-3.17%
PM growth 3Y-62.99%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.65%
GM growth 5Y1.47%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.17
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1
Debt/FCF 11.39
Debt/EBITDA 2.51
Cap/Depr 87.33%
Cap/Sales 1.93%
Interest Coverage 6.42
Cash Conversion 50.42%
Profit Quality 638.3%
Current Ratio 1.08
Quick Ratio 0.46
Altman-Z 2.31
F-Score6
WACC8.99%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)124.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.9%
Profit Quality(3y)261.35%
Profit Quality(5y)197.94%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.45%
EPS 3Y-3.99%
EPS 5Y6.49%
EPS Q2Q%-3.73%
EPS Next Y15.27%
EPS Next 2Y12.08%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%
EPS Next 5Y9.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.46%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y8%
Sales Q2Q%4.15%
Revenue Next Year3.74%
Revenue Next 2Y4.15%
Revenue Next 3Y4.08%
Revenue Next 5Y3.51%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.84%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.04%
EBIT growth 5Y4.58%
EBIT Next Year39.21%
EBIT Next 3Y17.39%
EBIT Next 5Y10.58%
FCF growth 1Y-38.45%
FCF growth 3Y-27.99%
FCF growth 5Y-25.76%
OCF growth 1Y-28.81%
OCF growth 3Y-15.32%
OCF growth 5Y-15.1%

GENUINE PARTS CO / GPC FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GPC.


What is the valuation status of GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for GENUINE PARTS CO?

GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GPC stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) is expected to grow by 15.27% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) stock?

The dividend rating of GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 855.02%.