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Genuine Parts Co (GPC)

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$120.48
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Profit since last BUY-2.23%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/27/2025: GPC (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 1 days. Profits (-2.23%). Updated daily EoD!

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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13 Analysts rated it

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Year Target Price $131.36

Year Target Price $131.36

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$131.36Target price
Low$103.16
Current$120.48
high$144.55

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -13.75%
Avg. Invested days 28
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 16.72B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 19.82
1Y Target Price 131.36
Price to earnings Ratio 19.82
1Y Target Price 131.36
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.77
52 Weeks Range 103.16 - 144.55
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 103.16 - 144.55
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 3.42%
Basic EPS (TTM) 6.08

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Report Date -
When -
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Profitability

Profit Margin 3.61%
Operating Margin (TTM) 6.11%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.86%
Return on Equity (TTM) 19.13%

Valuation

Trailing PE 19.82
Forward PE 15.46
Enterprise Value 22403210465
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.71
Enterprise Value 22403210465
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.71
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.95
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.56
Shares Outstanding 138790000
Shares Floating 138206721
Shares Outstanding 138790000
Shares Floating 138206721
Percent Insiders 0.34
Percent Institutions 88.14

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3.62
Target Price 131.36
Buy 1
Strong Buy 4
Buy 1
Strong Buy 4
Hold 7
Sell 1
Strong Sell -
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Genuine Parts Co

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) was founded in 1928. Originally a single auto parts store, it has grown into a global distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts and business products. Key milestones include acquisitions and international expansion.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Automotive Parts Group: Distributes automotive replacement parts, accessories, and service items to retailers, jobbers, and service shops. This segment accounts for the largest portion of GPC's revenue.
  • Industrial Parts Group: Distributes industrial replacement parts and related supplies to MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) and OEM (original equipment manufacturers) customers.
  • Business Products Group (S. P. Richards): Distributes a wide range of business products, including office supplies, furniture, and technology products.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team is composed of executives in finance, operations, and various business segments. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with centralized management and decentralized operations for each business group.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • NAPA Auto Parts: NAPA is GPC's primary automotive parts brand, offering a wide range of replacement parts, accessories, and tools. Competitors include AutoZone (AZO), Advance Auto Parts (AAP), and O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY). GPC's NAPA holds a significant share of the aftermarket auto parts segment. Market share information is commercially sensitive.
  • Motion Industries: Motion Industries is GPC's main brand for industrial parts distribution. They supply bearings, power transmission equipment, and other industrial components. Competitors include Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) and WESCO International (WCC). Market share information is commercially sensitive.
  • S.P. Richards: S.P. Richards offers a wide array of office supplies, furniture, and related products. Competitors include Staples, Office Depot, and Amazon Business. Market share information is commercially sensitive.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The automotive aftermarket is characterized by moderate growth driven by the aging vehicle fleet and increasing miles driven. The industrial parts market is influenced by industrial production and capital spending. The business products market faces challenges from e-commerce and changing workplace trends.

Positioning

GPC is a leading distributor in all three segments, leveraging its extensive distribution network, brand recognition, and customer relationships. Their scale provides a competitive advantage.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The combined TAM for automotive aftermarket, industrial parts, and business products is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. GPC captures a single-digit percentage of this TAM and is well positioned to expand within each category through acquisitions, increased service level, and organic sales initiatives.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Extensive distribution network
  • Strong brand recognition (NAPA, Motion)
  • Diversified business segments
  • Long-standing customer relationships
  • Consistent profitability

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to cyclical industries
  • Dependence on acquisitions for growth
  • Vulnerability to e-commerce disruption
  • Integration challenges with acquisitions

Opportunities

  • Expansion in emerging markets
  • Growth in electric vehicle (EV) parts market
  • Increased demand for industrial automation
  • Consolidation in the fragmented distribution industry
  • Further leveraging e-commerce channels

Threats

  • Economic downturn
  • Increased competition from online retailers
  • Fluctuations in raw material costs
  • Changes in automotive technology (EV adoption)
  • Supply chain disruptions

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • AZO
  • AAP
  • ORLY
  • AIT
  • WCC
  • ODP
  • SPLS

Competitive Landscape

GPC competes on scale, distribution network, and brand recognition. Its diversified business segments provide resilience. Competitors focus on specific market segments or offer lower prices.

Major Acquisitions

Kaman Distribution Group (KDG)

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1300
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded GPC's industrial parts distribution business and enhanced its product portfolio.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: GPC has achieved consistent revenue growth through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth driven by the aging vehicle fleet, industrial automation, and strategic initiatives. Projections vary and are subject to change. See sources for analyst opinions.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its e-commerce platform, investing in supply chain optimization, and making strategic acquisitions to expand its product offerings and geographic reach.

Summary

Genuine Parts Company is a well-established distributor with a diversified portfolio and strong distribution network. It generates consistent profits and offers good returns to shareholders. Risks include reliance on the cyclical nature of its industries and growing competition. However it is well placed to continue growing both organically and inorganically.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Investor presentations
  • Analyst reports
  • Industry research reports

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market share data is based on estimates and may vary.

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About Genuine Parts Co

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Atlanta, GA, United States
IPO Launch date 1983-04-06
President, CEO, COO & Director Mr. William P. Stengel II
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Auto Parts
Full time employees 63000
Full time employees 63000

Genuine Parts Company distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts. It operates in two segments, Automotive Parts Group and Industrial Parts Group. The company distributes automotive parts, accessories and solutions and replacement parts for hybrid and electric vehicles, trucks, SUVs, buses, motorcycles, farm equipment, and heavy duty equipment; and equipment parts and technologies. It also offers automotive parts, including brakes, batteries, filters, engine components, tools, accessories, and fluids; custom services, such as paint mixing, hydraulic hose assembly, battery testing, and key cutting; and accessories, tools, and equipment for servicing heavy duty and diesel vehicles, as well as operates service and mechanical repair centers for heavy vehicles. In addition, the company operates independent repair shops and auto care centers under the NAPA brand; and NAPA online, an online platform to browse, purchase, and have automotive products, as well as provides DIY workshops and training sessions to customers. Further, it provides abrasives, adhesives, sealants and tape, bearings, chemicals, cutting tools, electrical, facility maintenance, hose and fittings, hydraulics, janitorial, mechanical power transmission, pneumatics, process pumps and equipment, safety, seals and gaskets, tools and testing instruments, as well as inventory management, asset repair and tracking, vendor managed inventory, radio frequency identification asset management, gearbox and fluid power assembly and repair, process pump assembly and repair, drive shaft repair, electrical panel assembly and repair, and hose and gasket manufacture and assembly services. The company was incorporated in 1928 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.