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Genuine Parts CoMEX:GPC 72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 2.52. GuruFocus rates MEX:GPC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,975.95. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Vehicles & Parts companies, Genuine Parts Co ranks worse than 89.05% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genuine Parts Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GPC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74 Med: 2.52 Max: 8.72
Current: 8.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Genuine Parts Co was 8.72. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 2.52.
MEX:GPC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 89.05% of 1096
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs MEX:GPC: 8.72
Genuine Parts Co (MEX:GPC) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Genuine Parts Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Genuine Parts Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genuine Parts Co's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
MEX:GPC vs BWA, MOD, APTV: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Genuine Parts Co's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genuine Parts Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genuine Parts Co's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Genuine Parts Co (MEX:GPC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.99 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Genuine Parts Co. This is 58% above median its historical median of 2.52. Over the past decade, Genuine Parts Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.74 to 8.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #976 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is Genuine Parts Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Genuine Parts Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.99 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 2.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 8.72. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Genuine Parts Co's value of 3.99 is 77.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #976 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Genuine Parts Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genuine Parts Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BWA and MOD?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #976 out of 1096 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Genuine Parts Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Genuine Parts Co's value of 3.99 is 77.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Genuine Parts Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.74 to 8.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.52 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Genuine Parts Co has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,096 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Genuine Parts Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.99 is 77.3% above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Genuine Parts Co. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genuine Parts Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 2.52. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.99. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,975.95, compared to a current price of MXN2,550.00 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 2.52 and 77.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. Genuine Parts Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genuine Parts Co (MEX:GPC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99 as of Mar. 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 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,975.95.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GPC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.99 (58% above median its 10-year median of 2.52)
GF Value™: MXN2,975.95 vs. price of MXN2,550.00 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#976 of 1096)
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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