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GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GPC - US3724601055 - Common Stock

124 USD
+1.04 (+0.85%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 1/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, GPC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GPC was compared to 21 industry peers in the Distributors industry. GPC has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. GPC is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally GPC also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GPC had positive earnings in the past year.
GPC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GPC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years GPC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.91%, GPC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
GPC has a better Return On Equity (16.89%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
GPC has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.91%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
GPC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.44%. This is below the industry average of 15.42%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.91%
ROE 16.89%
ROIC 8.91%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

GPC has a better Profit Margin (3.36%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
GPC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GPC has a better Operating Margin (5.94%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
GPC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
GPC has a better Gross Margin (37.03%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GPC has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.94%
PM (TTM) 3.36%
GM 37.03%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GPC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for GPC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
GPC has less shares outstanding than it did 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 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 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.49 indicates that GPC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
GPC has a Altman-Z score (2.49) which is in line with its industry peers.
GPC has a debt to FCF ratio of 35.64. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as GPC would need 35.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 35.64, GPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.97 indicates that GPC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
GPC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.97) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.97
Debt/FCF 35.64
Altman-Z 2.49
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC9.27%
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 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's Current ratio of 1.14 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GPC is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
GPC has a Quick Ratio of 1.14. This is a bad value and indicates that GPC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GPC has a Quick ratio of 0.51. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GPC underperforms 80.95% 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 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 -15.45%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.41% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.26% in the past year.
GPC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.45%
EPS 3Y5.66%
EPS 5Y7.41%
EPS Q2Q%5.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y7.57%
Revenue growth 5Y6.03%
Sales Q2Q%4.86%

3.2 Future

GPC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.83% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, GPC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-5.49%
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%
EPS Next 5Y5.83%
Revenue Next Year3.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.58%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B
GPC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGPC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.67 indicates a correct valuation of GPC.
GPC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GPC is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.60), we can say GPC is valued slightly cheaper.
GPC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.59.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GPC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.23, GPC is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.67
Fwd PE 14.59
GPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

GPC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GPC is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
GPC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 129.19
EV/EBITDA 10.83
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)2.25
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.35%, 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 1.05. GPC pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
GPC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.35%

5.2 History

The dividend of GPC has a limited annual growth rate of 5.74%.
GPC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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)5.74%
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 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

69.77% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GPC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of GPC is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP69.77%
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%
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 0 500M 1B 1.5B
GPC Dividend Payout.GPC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GPC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GENUINE PARTS CO

NYSE:GPC (1/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryDistributors
Earnings (Last)10-21 2025-10-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners88.73%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change4.72%
Market Cap17.25B
Revenue(TTM)24.06B
Net Income(TTM)808.50M
Analysts71.76
Price Target149.03 (20.19%)
Short Float %3.38%
Short Ratio3.94
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.35%
Yearly Dividend3.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.74%
DP69.77%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.6%
Max EPS beat(2)0.53%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.6%
Max EPS beat(4)3.26%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.63%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.26%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)2.04%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.23%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.23%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.74%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.59%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.47%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.97%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.67
Fwd PE 14.59
P/S 0.72
P/FCF 129.19
P/OCF 25.91
P/B 3.6
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.83
EPS(TTM)7.44
EY6%
EPS(NY)8.5
Fwd EY6.85%
FCF(TTM)0.96
FCFY0.77%
OCF(TTM)4.79
OCFY3.86%
SpS172.96
BVpS34.41
TBVpS-1.41
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.25
Graham Number75.9
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.91%
ROE 16.89%
ROCE 12.64%
ROIC 8.91%
ROICexc 9.24%
ROICexgc 16%
OM 5.94%
PM (TTM) 3.36%
GM 37.03%
FCFM 0.55%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.02%
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.16
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.97
Debt/FCF 35.64
Debt/EBITDA 2.44
Cap/Depr 111.32%
Cap/Sales 2.21%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 34.9%
Profit Quality 16.51%
Current Ratio 1.14
Quick Ratio 0.51
Altman-Z 2.49
F-Score6
WACC9.27%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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)-15.45%
EPS 3Y5.66%
EPS 5Y7.41%
EPS Q2Q%5.32%
EPS Next Y-5.49%
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%
EPS Next 5Y5.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y7.57%
Revenue growth 5Y6.03%
Sales Q2Q%4.86%
Revenue Next Year3.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.58%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.35%
EBIT growth 3Y7.45%
EBIT growth 5Y7.37%
EBIT Next Year31.68%
EBIT Next 3Y15.16%
EBIT Next 5Y9.82%
FCF growth 1Y-84.46%
FCF growth 3Y-11.66%
FCF growth 5Y2.18%
OCF growth 1Y-48.98%
OCF growth 3Y-0.19%
OCF growth 5Y7%

GENUINE PARTS CO / GPC FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 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 7 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GPC stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) is expected to decline by -5.49% 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 69.77%.