These 4 Measures Indicate That Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC) Is Using Debt Extensively
Mar 10
Have your own idea? Try our Stock Screener
U.S. Distributors Industry Analysis
UpdatedMar 11, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies39
- 7D4.3%
- 3M2.0%
- 1Y-14.3%
- YTDn/a
The Distributors industry is up 3.3% in the last week, with Pool up 5.8%. Meanwhile, Weyco Group actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 6.5% in the last week. In contrast, the industry has lost 16% in the last 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 8.8% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Distributors Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 11 Mar 2025 | US$44.8b | US$58.7b | US$2.2b | 15.6x | 20.3x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 06 Feb 2025 | US$41.5b | US$58.0b | US$2.5b | 17.3x | 16.9x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 04 Jan 2025 | US$41.0b | US$58.0b | US$2.5b | 16.6x | 16.7x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 02 Dec 2024 | US$45.1b | US$58.0b | US$2.5b | 17x | 18.4x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 30 Oct 2024 | US$43.3b | US$57.6b | US$2.4b | 15x | 17.8x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 27 Sep 2024 | US$46.4b | US$57.4b | US$2.6b | 15.4x | 17.9x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 25 Aug 2024 | US$47.3b | US$58.0b | US$2.6b | 15.1x | 18.2x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 23 Jul 2024 | US$46.7b | US$57.7b | US$2.8b | 14.9x | 16.9x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 20 Jun 2024 | US$45.3b | US$47.4b | US$2.7b | 13.2x | 16.9x | 1x |
| Sat, 18 May 2024 | US$49.8b | US$47.4b | US$2.7b | 14.4x | 18.6x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 15 Apr 2024 | US$50.0b | US$47.0b | US$2.9b | 13.9x | 17.5x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 13 Mar 2024 | US$52.6b | US$46.9b | US$2.8b | 15.5x | 18.6x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 09 Feb 2024 | US$49.9b | US$46.5b | US$2.8b | 17.7x | 18x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 07 Jan 2024 | US$48.0b | US$46.4b | US$2.7b | 13.2x | 17.9x | 1x |
| Tue, 05 Dec 2023 | US$46.7b | US$46.4b | US$2.7b | 14.1x | 17.4x | 1x |
| Thu, 02 Nov 2023 | US$43.8b | US$46.3b | US$2.7b | 12.3x | 16.4x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 30 Sep 2023 | US$48.8b | US$45.9b | US$2.7b | 14.9x | 17.8x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 28 Aug 2023 | US$51.0b | US$45.9b | US$2.7b | 15.8x | 18.7x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 26 Jul 2023 | US$53.9b | US$45.7b | US$2.9b | 13.4x | 18.9x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 23 Jun 2023 | US$53.0b | US$45.5b | US$3.0b | 12.8x | 17.9x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 21 May 2023 | US$53.7b | US$46.8b | US$2.9b | 14.6x | 18.6x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 18 Apr 2023 | US$53.8b | US$46.5b | US$3.0b | 15.4x | 18.1x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 16 Mar 2023 | US$54.3b | US$46.2b | US$3.0b | 15.3x | 18.1x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 11 Feb 2023 | US$57.4b | US$44.2b | US$3.1b | 15.6x | 18.5x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 09 Jan 2023 | US$55.0b | US$44.1b | US$3.1b | 14.2x | 17.7x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 07 Dec 2022 | US$56.2b | US$44.1b | US$3.1b | 12.5x | 18x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 04 Nov 2022 | US$54.2b | US$43.9b | US$3.2b | 14.9x | 17x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 02 Oct 2022 | US$51.4b | US$43.0b | US$3.1b | 16.3x | 16.4x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 30 Aug 2022 | US$54.8b | US$43.0b | US$3.1b | 17.7x | 17.5x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 28 Jul 2022 | US$54.6b | US$42.1b | US$2.9b | 16.2x | 19.1x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 25 Jun 2022 | US$51.9b | US$41.8b | US$2.8b | 16.3x | 18.5x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 23 May 2022 | US$52.9b | US$41.8b | US$2.8b | 19.6x | 18.8x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 20 Apr 2022 | US$55.5b | US$39.0b | US$2.7b | 20.8x | 20.5x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 18 Mar 2022 | US$53.2b | US$40.3b | US$2.7b | 11.7x | 19.8x | 1.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
19.8x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the American Distributors industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 20.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 18.1x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.76x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Distributors industry have declined 6.3% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 13% per year.
- This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Distributors compare with similar industries?
| US Market | -4.57% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | -6.83% | |
| Retail Distributors | 4.32% | |
| Distributors | 4.32% | |
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POOL Pool | US$364.12 | 5.8% +US$750.4m | -9.5% | PE31.7x | |
| GPC Genuine Parts | US$129.02 | 4.0% +US$696.7m | -15.4% | PE19.8x | |
| LKQ LKQ | US$44.05 | 4.9% +US$531.3m | -14.9% | PE16.5x | |
| AMRK A-Mark Precious Metals | US$27.44 | 4.8% +US$28.8m | -3.8% | PE12.3x |
