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Genuine Parts CoGPC -0.21%80 Days Sales Outstanding is 36.20 as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 39.49. GuruFocus rates GPC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $140.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,323 Vehicles & Parts companies, Genuine Parts Co ranks better than 75.89% on this metric.
Genuine Parts Co (NYSE:GPC) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Genuine Parts Co Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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GPC vs BWA, AUR, ALSN: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Genuine Parts Co's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genuine Parts Co's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genuine Parts Co's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Genuine Parts Co Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (GPC) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 36.20 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Genuine Parts Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.49. Over the past decade, Genuine Parts Co's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 32.45 to 53.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #319 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Genuine Parts Co's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Genuine Parts Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 36.20 is near median its 10-year median of 39.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.45 to a high of 53.29. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 61.10. Genuine Parts Co's value of 36.20 is 40.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #319 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Genuine Parts Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genuine Parts Co's Days Sales Outstanding compare to BWA and AUR?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #319 out of 1323 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Genuine Parts Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 61.10. Genuine Parts Co's value of 36.20 is 40.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Genuine Parts Co's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 32.45 to 53.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.49 vs. the industry median of 61.10, 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Vehicles & Parts companies is 61.10, based on 1,323 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Genuine Parts Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 36.20 is 40.8% 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Genuine Parts Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 61.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genuine Parts Co's current Days Sales Outstanding is 36.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.49. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genuine Parts Co (GPC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $140.13, compared to a current price of $137.33 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 36.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.49 and 40.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 61.10. Genuine Parts Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genuine Parts Co (GPC), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 36.20 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 (GPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genuine Parts Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $137.33 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $140.13.
GuruFocus considers Genuine Parts Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GPC:
Days Sales Outstanding: 36.20 (near median its 10-year median of 39.49)
GF Value™: $140.13 vs. price of $137.33 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#319 of 1323)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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