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Genuine Parts CoMEX:GPC 81 Cash-to-Debt is 0.08 as of Jun. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates MEX:GPC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,644.09. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Genuine Parts Co ranks worse than 87.66% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Genuine Parts Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.08.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Genuine Parts Cocouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genuine Parts Co's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GPC'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.13 Max: 0.33
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, Genuine Parts Co's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.33. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.13.
MEX:GPC's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 87.66% of 1313
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs MEX:GPC: 0.08
Genuine Parts Co (MEX:GPC) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Genuine Parts Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Genuine Parts Co Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genuine Parts Co's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
MEX:GPC vs BWA, AUR, ALSN: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Genuine Parts Co's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Genuine Parts Co Cash-to-Debt vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genuine Parts Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genuine Parts Co's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Genuine Parts Co (MEX:GPC) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.08 as of Jun. 2026. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.13. Over the past decade, Genuine Parts Co's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.07 to 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #1151 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is Genuine Parts Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Genuine Parts Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.08 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.33. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Genuine Parts Co's value of 0.08 is 86.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #1151 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Genuine Parts Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genuine Parts Co's Cash-to-Debt compare to BWA and AUR?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #1151 out of 1313 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Genuine Parts Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Genuine Parts Co's value of 0.08 is 86.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Genuine Parts Co's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.07 to 0.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Genuine Parts Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.60, based on 1,313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Genuine Parts Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.08 is 86.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genuine Parts Co's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.08, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genuine Parts Co stock overvalued right now?
Genuine Parts Co (MEX:GPC) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.08. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,644.09, compared to a current price of MXN2,550.00 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.08, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 86.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.60. Genuine Parts Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genuine Parts Co (MEX:GPC), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.08 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Genuine Parts Co (MEX:GPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genuine Parts Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,550.00 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,644.09.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GPC:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.08 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.13)
GF Value™: MXN2,644.09 vs. price of MXN2,550.00 (3.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1151 of 1313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genuine Parts sells aftermarket automotive parts (60% of sales) and industrial products (40% of sales) in the United States and internationally. The automotive segment primarily acts as a distributor to its network of 9,800 global retail locations, of which about two-thirds are independently owned and operated. We estimate Genuine serves around 6,000 retail locations in the US operating under the Napa Auto Parts brand, with about 80% of end-market sales derived from professional customers. Its industrial segment, primarily operating under the Motion name in the United States, is a leading distributor of bearings, power transmission, and other industrial products to more than 200,000 maintenance, repair, and original equipment manufacturer customers.
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