Genuine Parts Co.
GPC
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Earnings Call Q4 2025
February 17, 2026 - AI Summary
Separation Announcement: Genuine Parts Company (GPC) announced its intent to separate into two independent publicly traded companies: Global Automotive and Global Industrial. This restructuring aims to provide better strategic focus for each business, allowing them to capitalize on specific market opportunities. The separation is expected to be tax-free for shareholders and is targeted for completion by 2027.
2025 Sales Growth and Performance: GPC reported total sales of $24.3 billion for 2025, marking a 3.5% increase year-over-year. However, performance was below expectations due to weakening market conditions in Europe and lower sales to independent owners in the U.S. Overall, while sales in North American Automotive were up approximately 3%, comparable sales in the U.S. were flat, with noted declines in independent owner sales.
Challenges Ahead: The company faced significant headwinds in 2025, including cost inflation in wages, healthcare, and rental spaces, leading to decreased profit margins. The restructuring initiatives contributed approximately $175 million in savings, but EBITDA for the North America Automotive segment fell, reflecting ongoing cost pressures. Overall, the adjusted net income in Q4 was down year-over-year.
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$77.70
42% downside
Current Fair Value
42% downsideOvervalued by 42% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.
Share Statistics
| Market cap | $18.47 Billion |
|---|---|
| Enterprise Value | $24.56 Billion |
| Dividend Yield | $4.22 (3.15%) |
| Earnings per Share | $0.47 |
| Beta | 0.68 |
| Outstanding Shares | 137,698,000 |
Return
| Return on Equity | 0.72% |
|---|---|
| Return on Assets | 0.16% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 8.74% |
Valuation & Multiples
| P/E Ratio | 515.23 |
|---|---|
| PEG | -4806.46 |
| Price to Sales | 0.74 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 4.19 |
| Enterprise Value to Revenue | 0.98 |
| Enterprise Value to EBIT | 24.41 |
| Enterprise Value to Net Income | 749 |
| Total Debt to Enterprise | 0.27 |
| Debt to Equity | 1.47 |
Revenue Sources
No data
Insider Trades
Last Earnings Call
Report Date
July 28, 2026
EPS Estimate
$2.10
Average shareholder expectationRevenue Estimate
$6.44 B
Average shareholder expectationNext Earnings Call
Expected Date
October 20, 2026
EPS Estimate
$2.04
Average shareholder expectationRevenue Estimate
$6.49 B
Average shareholder expectationInstitutional Put/Call Ratio
Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.
| Put/Call Ratio | 0.0000▼ 41.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Calls | -▼ 100.00% |
| Total Puts | 12,500▼ 96.71% |
Institutional Ownership
Holdings and activity of institutional investors.
| Ownership % | 1.71%▼ 95.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Invested | $297.23M▼ 98.11% |
| Investors Holding | 148▼ 956.00% |
ESG Score
No data
About Genuine Parts Co.
65,000 employees
CEO: Paul Donahue Genuine Parts Company, established in Atlanta, Georgia in 1928, functions as a prominent global distributor specializing in automotive and industrial replacement parts, alongside associated materials. The company’s operations are segment...