Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Genuine Parts Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN13,599 Mil. Genuine Parts Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-10,215 Mil. Therefore, Genuine Parts Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was Negative Tangible Equity%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genuine Parts Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GPC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.38 Med: 61.95 Max: 83.52
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
During the past 13 years, Genuine Parts Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 83.52%. The lowest was 40.38%. And the median was 61.95%.
MEX:GPC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.92% of 1285
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 7.51
vs MEX:GPC: Negative Tangible Equity
Genuine Parts Co (MEX:GPC) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Genuine Parts Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Genuine Parts Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genuine Parts Co's Return-on-Tangible-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.
MEX:GPC vs BWA, MOD, APTV: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Genuine Parts Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genuine Parts Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genuine Parts Co's Return-on-Tangible-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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% mean?
Genuine Parts Co (MEX:GPC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Genuine Parts Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Genuine Parts Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 40.38 to 83.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #1 out of 1285 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Genuine Parts Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Genuine Parts Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.38 to a high of 83.52. Based on the distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #1 out of 1285 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 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genuine Parts Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to BWA and MOD?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #1 out of 1285 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Genuine Parts Co in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.51. Historically, Genuine Parts Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 40.38 to 83.52 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.51, based on 1,285 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Genuine Parts Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genuine Parts Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,180.33, compared to a current price of MXN2,550.00 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Genuine Parts Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genuine Parts Co (MEX:GPC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% 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 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,180.33.
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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