Genuine Parts (GPC) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Genuine Parts

NYSE•Consumer Cyclical•Auto Parts

$124.27-0.34(<0.01%)After hours

Market Cap

$17.13B

P/E

551.9x

P/S

0.7x

P/B

3.7x

Genuine Parts Company distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts. The company operates in three segments: North America Automotive Parts Group, International Automotive Parts Group, and Industrial Parts Group. It distributes automotive replacement parts, accessories, tools, equipment, and related solutions for hybrid and electric vehicles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, farm equipment, and heavy-duty equipment. The company also offers replacement parts, including brakes, batteries, filters, engine components, and fluids; specialized services, such as paint mixing, hydraulic hose assembly, battery testing, and key cutting; and accessories and specialty equipment for automotive and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as tools and diagnostic devices for repair and maintenance. In addition, it provides independent repair shops and auto care centers under the NAPA brand, and offers technical expertise and training programs to customers. Further, the company provides bearings, seals, and gaskets; hose, fittings, hydraulics, and pneumatics components; abrasives, adhesives, sealants, and tape; pumps and power transmission; tools and testing equipment; electrical supplies and safety products; and chemicals and janitorial supplies. Additionally, it offers inventory management; vendor-managed inventory; asset repair and tracking, including radio frequency identification; and specialized repair services for gearboxes, fluid power systems, pumps, drive shafts, electrical panels, and hoses and gaskets. The company was incorporated in 1928 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

How this company scores

AverageMetricSide Score: 45/100

Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (16/25); weakest: Profitability (4/25).

Profitability4/25

Growth13/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags12/25

Cash & Earnings Quality16/25

Strengths

Rising free cash flowConsistent growthNo share dilution

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 551.9x5y range 14.7x – 551.9x

Currently above its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 0.7x5y range 0.6x – 1.1x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 3.7x5y range 3.2x – 6.5x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Margin Pressure

Red Flag

Operating margins dropped 28.2% over recent quarters — a sharp decline suggesting serious cost or pricing challenges.

Earnings Quality

Red Flag

FCF consistently trails net income (avg 0.3x) — earnings may be inflated by non-cash items or aggressive accounting.

Leverage Risk

Watch

Debt-to-equity has risen 22.9% recently — increasing financial risk even if the current ratio is manageable.

Cash Burn

Watch

FCF turned negative in 3 of the last 8 quarters — occasional cash consumption.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $17.13B

Metrics at a Glance

as of September 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $25.33B
Q. Revenue: $6.52B
TTM EBITDA: $1.49B
TTM Op. Income: $912.67M
Q. Op. Income: $328.48M
TTM Net Income: $31.04M
Q. Net Income: $224.45M
EPS: $1.63
Shares Out.: $137.86M

$25.33B in TTM revenue grew 5.3% YoY, reaching $6.52B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $1.49B and TTM operating income of $912.67M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $31.04M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 7 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 38.1%
EBITDA Margin: 7.1%
Op. Margin: 5.0%
Net Margin: 3.4%

Op. margin of 5.0% is down 0.3% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at 3.4% and gross margin of 38.1% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is down 6% — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 551.9x
P/S Ratio: 0.7x
P/B Ratio: 3.7x

At 551.9x P/E, the stock trades above typical market levels — the market expects above-average growth. P/S of 0.7x and P/B of 3.7x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Across the last 8 quarters, P/E has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $21.50B
Cash: $763.15M
Long-Term Debt: $4.47B
Book Value: $4.65B
D/E Ratio: 1.0
Debt/EBITDA: 9.6

With $21.50B in assets and $4.47B in long-term debt, D/E is 1.0and book value is $4.65B — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $352.53M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $762.85M
FCF Margin: 3.0%
FCF / Net Income: 24.6

TTM FCF of $762.85M on $352.53M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 24.6x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 4 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.