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Genuine Parts CoFRA:GPT +4.01%72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.41 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 3.78. GuruFocus rates FRA:GPT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €125.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 864 Vehicles & Parts companies, Genuine Parts Co ranks better than 61.11% on this metric.
Genuine Parts Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genuine Parts Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GPT'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.49 Med: 3.78 Max: 7.34
Current: 4.41
During the past 13 years, Genuine Parts Co's highest Yield on Cost was 7.34. The lowest was 2.49. And the median was 3.78.
FRA:GPT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 61.11% of 864
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.11
vs FRA:GPT: 4.41
Genuine Parts Co (FRA:GPT) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Genuine Parts Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:GPT vs BWA, MOD, APTV: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Genuine Parts Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genuine Parts Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genuine Parts Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Genuine Parts Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Genuine Parts Co (FRA:GPT) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.41 as of Jul. 27, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Genuine Parts Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 3.78. Over the past decade, Genuine Parts Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.49 to 7.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #336 out of 864 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Genuine Parts Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Genuine Parts Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.41 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 3.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.49 to a high of 7.34. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. Genuine Parts Co's value of 4.41 is 41.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #336 out of 864 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BWA and MOD?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Genuine Parts Co ranks #336 out of 864 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Genuine Parts Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. Genuine Parts Co's value of 4.41 is 41.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Genuine Parts Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.49 to 7.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.78 vs. the industry median of 3.11, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.11, based on 864 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Genuine Parts Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.41 is 41.8% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Genuine Parts Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genuine Parts Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.41, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 3.78. 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 (FRA:GPT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €125.41, compared to a current price of €109.05 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.41, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 3.78 and 41.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.11. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genuine Parts Co (FRA:GPT), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.41 as of Jul. 27, 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 (FRA:GPT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genuine Parts Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €109.05 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of €125.41.
GuruFocus considers Genuine Parts Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GPT:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.41 (17% above median its 10-year median of 3.78)
GF Value™: €125.41 vs. price of €109.05 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#336 of 864)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GPT 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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