Genuine Parts (GPC) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Genuine Parts (GPC): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Genuine Parts (GPC)
Profile Item	GPC
Name	Genuine Parts Company
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Consumer Discretionary
GICS Industry Group	Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS Industry	Distributors
GICS Sub-Industry	Distributors
Market Capitalization	16.93 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	NYSE
Listing Date	March 17, 1980
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

GPC

GSPC

Genuine Parts (GPC) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Genuine Parts (GPC) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Genuine Parts (GPC) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Genuine Parts (GPC) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GPC	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	3.03%	9.80%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	0.86%	9.74%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	1.55%	-0.72%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

GPC

GSPC

Genuine Parts (GPC) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Genuine Parts (GPC) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Genuine Parts (GPC) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GPC	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	33.94%	48.29%
Beta (5Y)	0.63	1.08
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-45.70%	-68.45%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. GPC is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Genuine Parts (GPC) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GPC	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	-0.04	0.10
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	-0.05	0.16

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Genuine Parts (GPC) posts ROE of 0.66%, in the lower peer quartile. Shareholders’ equity is not producing as much profit as it does at most peers, so margins, asset turns, or balance-sheet structure deserve a closer look.

GPC

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.66%

Group distribution

Max: 62.17%
Q3: 29.44%
Median: 15.69%
Q1: 6.73%
GPC: 0.66%
Min: -12.16%

Largest peers

HD: 104.30%
TJX: 62.17%
AMZN: 27.42%
PDD: 22.75%
BABA: 6.36%
GPC: 0.66%
LOW: --

Where Genuine Parts (GPC) stands on ROE within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Genuine Parts (GPC) keeps 0.12% of revenue as net profit, in the lower peer quartile for net margin. More of each sales dollar is being absorbed by costs, financing, taxes, or other charges than at most peers.

GPC

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.12%

Group distribution

Max: 16.94%
Q3: 8.69%
Median: 3.55%
Q1: 1.14%
GPC: 0.12%
Min: -9.41%

Largest peers

PDD: 20.43%
AMZN: 16.90%
TJX: 9.73%
HD: 8.41%
LOW: 7.35%
BABA: 7.04%
GPC: 0.12%

Where Genuine Parts (GPC) stands on net margin within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Genuine Parts (GPC) turns 6.36% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

GPC

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

6.36%

Group distribution

Max: 21.45%
Q3: 10.89%
GPC: 6.36%
Median: 5.57%
Q1: 2.28%
Min: -7.12%

Largest peers

PDD: 24.71%
AMZN: 13.90%
LOW: 13.37%
HD: 12.86%
TJX: 10.91%
BABA: 7.30%
GPC: 6.36%

Where Genuine Parts (GPC) stands on operating margin within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Genuine Parts (GPC) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GPC	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	0.66%	15.69%
ROA (TTM)	4.41%	5.18%
Net Margin (TTM)	0.12%	3.55%
Operating Margin (TTM)	6.36%	5.57%
Gross Margin (TTM)	37.74%	38.87%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Genuine Parts (GPC) grew revenue 3.46%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Genuine Parts (GPC): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Genuine Parts (GPC) grew earnings per share -92.74%, below the industry benchmark range. Per-share profits are trailing virtually every peer, which can point to margin pressure, one-off charges, or dilution.

Genuine Parts (GPC): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Genuine Parts (GPC) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GPC	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	3.46%	5.64%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	3.22%	3.32%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-92.74%	0.28%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-61.61%	-5.08%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Genuine Parts (GPC) has current ratio of 1.22, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

GPC

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.22

Group distribution

Max: 2.62
Q3: 1.75
Median: 1.35
GPC: 1.22
Q1: 1.00
Min: 0.48

Largest peers

PDD: 2.62
BABA: 1.36
GPC: 1.22
TJX: 1.15
LOW: 1.11
HD: 1.08
AMZN: 0.99

Where Genuine Parts (GPC) stands on current ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Genuine Parts (GPC) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.46, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

GPC

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.46

Group distribution

Max: 3.93
Q3: 2.14
GPC: 1.46
Median: 1.25
Q1: 0.73
Min: 0.01

Largest peers

HD: 3.80
GPC: 1.46
TJX: 1.34
AMZN: 0.50
BABA: 0.24
PDD: 0.01
LOW: --

Where Genuine Parts (GPC) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Genuine Parts (GPC) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GPC	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.22	1.35
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	1.46	1.25
Net Debt / EBITDA	2.94	2.50

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Genuine Parts (GPC) has dividend yield of 3.39%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.

GPC

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

3.39%

Group distribution

Max: 5.84%
GPC: 3.39%
Q3: 2.50%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

BABA: 6.70%
GPC: 3.39%
LOW: 2.13%
HD: 1.32%
TJX: 1.31%
AMZN: 0.00%
PDD: 0.00%

Where Genuine Parts (GPC) stands on dividend yield within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Genuine Parts (GPC) has payout ratio of 1,622.12%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings. The gap would need to be covered by cash, retained earnings, financing, or other sources, so earnings alone do not support the payout.

GPC

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1,622.12%

Group distribution

GPC: 1,622.12%
Max: 72.73%
Q3: 32.44%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

GPC: 1,622.12%
HD: 64.80%
LOW: 41.00%
TJX: 32.50%
BABA: 25.44%
AMZN: 0.00%
PDD: 0.00%

Where Genuine Parts (GPC) stands on payout ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Genuine Parts (GPC) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GPC	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	3.39%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	1,622.12%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Genuine Parts (GPC) trades at P/E ratio of 472.31, above the peer range for its industry. The market is paying unusually heavily for TTM earnings relative to comparable companies.

GPC

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

472.31

Group distribution

GPC: 472.31
Max: 40.50
Q3: 24.26
Median: 19.23
Q1: 12.64
Min: 4.67

Largest peers

GPC: 472.31
BABA: 26.50
TJX: 25.06
HD: 24.04
AMZN: 20.96
LOW: 18.98
PDD: 9.34

Where Genuine Parts (GPC) stands on P/E ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Genuine Parts (GPC) trades at 0.67 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

GPC

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.67

Group distribution

Max: 4.32
Q3: 1.99
Median: 0.70
GPC: 0.67
Q1: 0.26
Min: 0.03

Largest peers

AMZN: 3.52
TJX: 2.39
HD: 2.03
LOW: 1.39
GPC: 0.67
PDD: 0.26
BABA: 0.26

Where Genuine Parts (GPC) stands on P/S ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Genuine Parts (GPC) trades at 3.64 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

GPC

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

3.64

Group distribution

Max: 10.96
Q3: 5.26
GPC: 3.64
Median: 2.16
Q1: 1.08
Min: -4.45

Largest peers

HD: 20.63
TJX: 13.99
AMZN: 4.57
GPC: 3.64
PDD: 1.74
BABA: 1.63
LOW: -16.94

Where Genuine Parts (GPC) stands on P/B ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Genuine Parts (GPC) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GPC	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	472.31	19.23
P/S Ratio (TTM)	0.67	0.70
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	3.64	2.16
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	5.41%	3.57%