Genuine Parts Company (GPC) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Specialty Retail
EV/EBITDA
↓
13.08
-2% vs avg
5yr avg: 13.40
30Y Low7.3·High15.6
P/FCF
↑
35.93
↑+40% vs avg
5yr avg: 25.59
30Y Low7.8·High40.7
P/B Ratio
↓
3.41
↓-30% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.86
30Y Low2.0·High6.5
ROE
↓
1.5%
↑-93% vs avg
5yr avg: 22.7%
30Y Low-1%·High32%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
4.72
↑+63% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.90
30Y Low0.3·High4.7
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
GPC Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Genuine Parts Company trades at 231.3x earnings, 242% above its 5-year average of 67.6x, sitting at the 100th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x, the stock trades at a premium of 993%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 35.9x P/FCF, 40% above the 5-year average of 25.6x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $15.1B | $17.1B | $16.3B | $19.5B | $24.7B | $20.2B | $14.6B | $15.6B | $14.1B | $14.0B | $14.3B |
| Enterprise Value | $22.9B | $24.9B | $21.6B | $23.3B | $28.2B | $22.7B | $17.1B | $19.5B | $16.9B | $17.0B | $15.0B |
| P/E Ratio → | 231.28 | 261.62 | 18.05 | 14.84 | 20.88 | 22.50 | — | 25.05 | 17.46 | 22.73 | 20.81 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.62 | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.85 | 1.12 | 1.07 | 0.88 | 0.89 | 0.84 | 0.86 | 0.93 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.41 | 3.86 | 3.75 | 4.42 | 6.49 | 5.77 | 4.53 | 4.21 | 4.07 | 4.05 | 4.46 |
| P/FCF | 35.93 | 40.68 | 23.84 | 21.16 | 21.90 | 20.38 | 7.81 | 25.33 | 15.49 | 21.32 | 18.22 |
| P/OCF | 16.98 | 19.22 | 13.03 | 13.61 | 16.83 | 16.07 | 7.22 | 17.44 | 12.35 | 17.22 | 15.13 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
GPC EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Genuine Parts Company's enterprise value stands at 13.1x EBITDA, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 13.4x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 12.2x, placing the stock at a 7% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.03 | 0.92 | 1.01 | 1.28 | 1.20 | 1.03 | 1.11 | 1.01 | 1.04 | 0.98 |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.08 | 14.22 | 11.66 | 11.12 | 14.38 | 15.62 | 13.70 | 15.34 | 13.42 | 14.59 | 12.53 |
| EV / EBIT | 18.87 | 115.54 | 16.95 | 12.91 | 17.13 | 17.98 | 36.24 | 20.47 | 15.46 | 16.20 | 13.68 |
| EV / FCF | — | 59.20 | 31.54 | 25.26 | 25.02 | 22.88 | 9.14 | 31.69 | 18.57 | 25.85 | 19.08 |
GPC Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Genuine Parts Company earns an operating margin of 5.0%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.0%. Operating margins have compressed from 7.6% to 5.0% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 1.5% is modest, trailing the sector median of 5.3%. ROIC of 8.3% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.2%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 34.6% | 34.6% | 36.3% | 35.9% | 35.0% | 35.2% | 34.2% | 33.4% | 32.8% | 30.1% | 30.0% |
| Operating Margin | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.8% | 5.7% | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 3.5% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 4.5% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 1.5% | 1.5% | 20.6% | 32.0% | 32.4% | 26.7% | -0.8% | 17.3% | 23.4% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| ROA | 0.3% | 0.3% | 4.9% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 4.5% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 8.1% |
| ROIC | 8.3% | 8.3% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 18.2% | 14.9% | 11.0% | 10.9% | 12.2% | 14.5% | 21.0% |
| ROCE | 11.2% | 11.2% | 13.8% | 18.4% | 19.5% | 15.2% | 12.3% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 17.3% | 23.8% |
GPC Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Genuine Parts Company carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 4.7x, which is highly leveraged (roughly in line with the sector average of 4.8x). Net debt stands at $7.8B ($8.3B total debt minus $477M cash). Interest coverage of just 1.3x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.86 | 1.86 | 1.32 | 1.11 | 1.09 | 0.91 | 1.08 | 1.13 | 0.91 | 0.95 | 0.29 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.72 | 4.72 | 3.10 | 2.33 | 2.12 | 2.20 | 2.79 | 3.30 | 2.49 | 2.83 | 0.76 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.76 | 1.21 | 0.86 | 0.92 | 0.71 | 0.77 | 1.06 | 0.81 | 0.86 | 0.21 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 4.45 | 4.45 | 2.84 | 1.80 | 1.79 | 1.71 | 1.99 | 3.08 | 2.23 | 2.56 | 0.56 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 18.52 | 7.70 | 4.10 | 3.11 | 2.50 | 1.33 | 6.36 | 3.08 | 4.54 | 0.85 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.32 | 1.32 | 13.15 | 28.03 | 22.28 | 20.31 | 5.17 | 10.40 | 10.77 | 25.33 | 51.96 |
GPC Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.08x means Genuine Parts Company can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.46x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 1.23x to 1.08x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.16 | 1.23 | 1.15 | 1.18 | 1.21 | 1.24 | 1.28 | 1.34 | 1.40 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.63 | 0.57 | 0.59 | 0.61 | 0.70 | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.14 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.17 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.17 | 1.22 | 1.29 | 1.34 | 1.31 | 1.23 | 1.20 | 1.33 | 1.31 | 1.73 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 3.16 | 3.23 | 3.15 | 3.10 | 3.39 | 3.13 | 3.02 | 3.35 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 35.61 | 33.92 | 35.15 | 36.16 | 34.78 | 34.36 | 50.83 | 54.08 | 54.20 | 46.13 |
GPC Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Genuine Parts Company returns 3.7% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. The payout ratio exceeds 100% at 855.0%, meaning the company is paying out more than it earns — this level is unsustainable long-term without earnings recovery. The earnings yield of 0.4% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.7% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 855.0% | 855.0% | 61.4% | 40.0% | 41.9% | 51.8% | — | 70.7% | 51.3% | 64.1% | 56.3% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 4.8% | 4.4% | — | 4.0% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| FCF Yield | 2.8% | 2.5% | 4.2% | 4.7% | 4.6% | 4.9% | 12.8% | 3.9% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.7% | 3.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 3.6% | 4.1% | 4.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $139M | $140M | $141M | $142M | $144M | $145M | $146M | $147M | $148M | $150M |
Peer Comparison
Compare GPC with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GPCYou | $15B | 231.3 | 13.1 | 35.9 | 34.6% | 5.0% | 1.5% | 8.3% | 4.7 |
 AZO | $50B | 21.2 | 14.7 | 28.0 | 52.6% | 19.1% | — | 34.0% | 2.9 |
 ORLY | $73B | 29.2 | 20.4 | 45.6 | 51.6% | 19.5% | — | 37.2% | 2.1 |
 AAP | $4B | 82.3 | 13.2 | — | 43.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 12.1 |
 LKQ | $7B | 11.0 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 38.0% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 7.2% | 3.4 |
 MNRO | $467M | 565.5 | 12.2 | 12.0 | 35.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 6.3 |
 MSC | $92M | -1.5 | 7.2 | — | 36.8% | 10.2% | -9.6% | 2.0% | 7.3 |
 GWW | $64B | 38.6 | 22.8 | 48.4 | 39.1% | 15.0% | 43.5% | 32.1% | 1.1 |
 FAST | $53B | 42.1 | 31.9 | 50.1 | 45.0% | 20.2% | 33.3% | 31.2% | 0.3 |
 SITE | $5B | 32.7 | 15.0 | 19.8 | 34.8% | 5.1% | 9.3% | 7.3% | 2.6 |
 POOL | $7B | 18.3 | 11.9 | 23.6 | 29.7% | 11.0% | 33.1% | 22.3% | 0.6 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.2 | 12.2 | 15.6 | 36.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.8 |
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GPC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GPC stock.
What is Genuine Parts Company's P/E ratio?
Genuine Parts Company's current P/E ratio is 231.3x. The historical average is 17.9x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
What is Genuine Parts Company's EV/EBITDA?
Genuine Parts Company's current EV/EBITDA is 13.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 11.0x.
What is Genuine Parts Company's ROE?
Genuine Parts Company's return on equity (ROE) is 1.5%. The historical average is 17.9%.
Is GPC stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Genuine Parts Company is trading at a P/E of 231.3x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Genuine Parts Company's dividend yield?
Genuine Parts Company's current dividend yield is 3.73% with a payout ratio of 855.0%.
What are Genuine Parts Company's profit margins?
Genuine Parts Company has 34.6% gross margin and 5.0% operating margin.
How much debt does Genuine Parts Company have?
Genuine Parts Company's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.7x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.