GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2025-10-21. Data as of Q2 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 11.2%. FCF margin 3.0%. D/E 1.1x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	11.2%	Near cost of capital
FCF Margin	3.0%	Cash flow pressure
Debt/Equity	1.1x	Moderate leverage

ROIC 11.2% — Top 25% of sector peers. FCF margin 3.0% — Top 50%.

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Profitability: GENUINE PARTS CO earns 11.2% ROIC, Top 25% in Other

ROIC TTM 11.2%, sector median 3.0%, Top 25%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 4.6% × asset turnover 1.2x. Gross margin 36.9%. Operating margin 3.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Metric	GPC	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	11.2%	Adequate	Above sector median of 3.0%
Return on Equity (ROE)	0.7%	Warning	Moderate equity returns
Gross Margin	36.9%	Good	Competitive pricing environment
Operating Margin	3.7%	Warning	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow: GENUINE PARTS CO generates $759.4M FCF at 3.0% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $759.4M. FCF margin 3.0%, Top 50%. OCF/Net income 36.2x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Metric	GPC	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	3.0%	Warning	Thin cash margins
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$759.4M	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	36.2x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: GENUINE PARTS CO at 1.1x leverage

Debt/Equity 1.1x. Total debt $4.9B, cash & investments $559.1M. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Metric	GPC	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	1.1x	Adequate	Moderate leverage
Net Cash Position	$-4.4B	Warning	Net debt position

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Valuation: GENUINE PARTS CO trades at 497.6x earnings

P/E 497.6x. EV/Sales 0.8x. FCF yield 4.7%. Dividend yield 3.5%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Metric	GPC	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	497.6x	Warning	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	0.8x	Excellent	Attractive revenue multiple
FCF Yield	4.7%	Good	Lower cash yield
Dividend Yield	3.5%	Adequate	Meaningful income

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Capital Allocation: GENUINE PARTS CO returns 3.5% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 3.5% (div 3.5%). Capital returned $574.5M TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Metric	GPC	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	3.5%	Good	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$574.5M	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	11.2%	Top 25%	3.7x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	3.0%	Top 50%	-
Gross Margin	36.9%	Top 50%	1.3x above
Operating Margin	3.7%	Bottom 50%	0.7x below
Return on Equity (ROE)	0.7%	Bottom 50%	0.1x below
P/E Ratio	497.6x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	GPC	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	11.2%	Adequate	Top 25% of sector (median: 3.0%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	3.0%	Warning	Top 50% of sector (median: 0.0%)
Gross Margin	36.9%	Good	Top 50% of sector (median: 29.5%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	108.5%	Adequate	Elevated but manageable
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	497.6x	Warning	High expectations priced in
Free Cash Flow Yield	4.7%	Adequate	Moderate yield

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is GENUINE PARTS CO's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 11.2%. Sector median 3.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Q: What is GENUINE PARTS CO's Free Cash Flow Margin?

GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) has a free cash flow margin of 3.0%, generating $759.4 million in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Q: What is GENUINE PARTS CO's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) trades at a P/E ratio of 497.6x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 0.8x. FCF yield 4.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Q: Does GENUINE PARTS CO pay a dividend?

GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) currently pays a dividend yield of 3.5%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 3.5%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Q: How much debt does GENUINE PARTS CO have?

GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.1x with total debt of $4.9 billion. Net debt $4.4 billion. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Q: What is GENUINE PARTS CO's revenue and earnings growth?

GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) grew revenue by 5.5% year-over-year. EPS -95.9% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Q: How does GENUINE PARTS CO compare to competitors in Other?

Compared to other companies in Other, GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC) shows: ROIC 11.2%, sector median 3.0% (Top 25%). FCF margin 3.0%, sector median 0.0% (Top 50%). Gross margin 36.9%, 7.4pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Other companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with GENUINE PARTS CO?

Quantitative warning flags for GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC): 1) FCF margin 3.0% (below 5%). Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2025-10-21. TTM metrics as of Q2 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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