Genuine Parts Profit Margin

Genuine Parts (GPC) currently reports a profit margin of 0.12% as of September 2026. That compares with 3.36% in the prior-year period — down 96.4% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.34%. Use the charts on this page to explore Genuine Parts's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Genuine Parts's profit margin decreased from 3.36% to 0.12% — a 96.4% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Genuine Parts's profit margin of 0.12% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.34%. That is roughly 97.2% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Genuine Parts's current 0.12% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 4.34%) and against GPC's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 0.12%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 4.34%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Genuine Parts, and consider following GPC for alerts when major investors trade the stock.