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Genuine Parts CoGPC +3.34%77 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates GPC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $143.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 757 Vehicles & Parts companies, Genuine Parts Co ranks better than 78.86% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Genuine Parts Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genuine Parts Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GPC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.8 Med: 0.8 Max: 2.7
Current: 0.8
During the past 13 years, Genuine Parts Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.70%. The lowest was -2.80%. And the median was 0.80%.
GPC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 78.86% of 757
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs GPC: 0.80
Genuine Parts Co (NYSE:GPC) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Genuine Parts Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
GPC vs BWA, MOD, APTV: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Genuine Parts Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genuine Parts Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genuine Parts Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Genuine Parts Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.80 mean?
Genuine Parts Co (GPC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.80 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Genuine Parts Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #160 out of 757 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Genuine Parts Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Genuine Parts Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.80 is near median its 10-year median of 0.80. Based on the distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #160 out of 757 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 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genuine Parts Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BWA and MOD?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #160 out of 757 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Genuine Parts Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Genuine Parts Co and its competitors. Genuine Parts Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.80. 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 $143.01, compared to a current price of $128.52 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.80. Genuine Parts Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genuine Parts Co (GPC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80 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 $128.52 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $143.01.
GuruFocus considers Genuine Parts Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GPC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.80 (near median its 10-year median of 0.80)
GF Value™: $143.01 vs. price of $128.52 (10.1% below fair value)
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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