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Genuine Parts CoGPC -1.94%72 Debt-to-Equity is 1.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 1.10. GuruFocus rates GPC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $146.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,217 Vehicles & Parts companies, Genuine Parts Co ranks worse than 87.35% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genuine Parts Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
GPC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 1.1 Max: 1.5
Current: 1.5
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Genuine Parts Co was 1.50. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 1.10.
GPC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 87.35% of 1217
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs GPC: 1.50
Genuine Parts Co (NYSE:GPC) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Genuine Parts Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Genuine Parts Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genuine Parts Co's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Genuine Parts Co's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genuine Parts Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genuine Parts Co's Debt-to-Equity 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 (GPC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.50 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Genuine Parts Co and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 1.10. Over the past decade, Genuine Parts Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 1.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #1063 out of 1217 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is Genuine Parts Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Genuine Parts Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.50 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 1.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.50. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Genuine Parts Co's value of 1.50 is 226.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #1063 out of 1217 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 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genuine Parts Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to BWA and MOD?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #1063 out of 1217 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Genuine Parts Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Genuine Parts Co's value of 1.50 is 226.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Genuine Parts Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 1.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.10 vs. the industry median of 0.46, 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-Equity for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,217 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Genuine Parts Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.50 is 226.1% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Genuine Parts Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genuine Parts Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.50, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 1.10. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $146.70, compared to a current price of $122.40 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.50, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 1.10 and 226.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Genuine Parts Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genuine Parts Co (GPC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.50 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 (GPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genuine Parts Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $122.40 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $146.70.
GuruFocus considers Genuine Parts Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GPC:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.50 (36% above median its 10-year median of 1.10)
GF Value™: $146.70 vs. price of $122.40 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 226.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1063 of 1217)
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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