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Genuine Parts Co (GPC)
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07/03/2025: GPC (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 5 days. Profits (-2.23%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
13 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $131.36
1 Year Target Price $131.36
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 7 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -13.75% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 17.68B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 20.92 | 1Y Target Price 131.36 |
Price to earnings Ratio 20.92 | 1Y Target Price 131.36 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 13 | Beta 0.77 | 52 Weeks Range 103.16 - 144.55 | Updated Date 07/4/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 103.16 - 144.55 | Updated Date 07/4/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.40% | Basic EPS (TTM) 6.09 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
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 20.92 | Forward PE 16.34 | Enterprise Value 23373350028 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.75 |
Enterprise Value 23373350028 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.75 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.99 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.15 | Shares Outstanding 138790000 | Shares Floating 138206721 |
Shares Outstanding 138790000 | Shares Floating 138206721 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.34 | Percent Institutions 88.07 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Genuine Parts Co
Company Overview
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.
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 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
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
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
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.
Peer Comparison
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.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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 | Website https://www.genpt.com |
Full time employees 63000 | Website https://www.genpt.com | ||
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.
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