Genuine Parts Co (GPC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Genuine Parts Co stock (GPC) is currently trading at $96.38. Genuine Parts Co PE ratio is 221.30. Genuine Parts Co PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.60. Analyst consensus price target for GPC is $144.78. WallStSmart rates GPC as Underperform.
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- Genuine Parts Co financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
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- GPC analyst price target and Smart Rating
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GPC Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Genuine Parts Co (GPC)
GPC trades 4564% above its Graham fair value of $3.20, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Genuine Parts Co (GPC) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, price/sales. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Genuine Parts Co (GPC) Key Strengths (4)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
90.09% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Good growth relative to its price
Supporting Valuation Data
Genuine Parts Co (GPC) Areas to Watch (5)
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Revenue growing slowly at 4.10% annually
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Premium pricing at 3.3x book value
Supporting Valuation Data
Genuine Parts Co (GPC) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 46/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.32), Price/Sales (0.60) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (3.33) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 4.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 1.50%, Operating Margin at 4.85%, Profit Margin at 0.27%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 1.50% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 4.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Genuine Parts Co (GPC) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › AUTO PARTS
The Big Picture
Genuine Parts Co is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 24.3B with 410% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 27.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 410% YoY, reaching 24.3B. This pace significantly outperforms most AUTO PARTS peers.
ROE of 150.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Genuine Parts Co maintain 410%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 221.3x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.9%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor AUTO PARTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Genuine Parts Co.
Bottom Line
Genuine Parts Co offers an attractive blend of growth (410% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Genuine Parts Co(GPC)
NYSE
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
AUTO PARTS
USA
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is an American service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive replacement parts, industrial replacement parts, office products and electrical/electronic materials.