GPC vs SMP
GPC: Leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and industrial supplies serving the North American aftermarket and industrial sectors. SMP: A premier manufacturer and distributor of essential engine management and temperature control replacement parts for the automotive aftermarket.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | GPC | SMP | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-10-08 close | $128.17 | $37.09 | |
| Market cap | $17.7B | $829M | |
| P/E | 563.08 | 16.61 | SMP lower |
| Net margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | +0.3% | +2.3% | SMP higher |
| Gross margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | +36.8% | +31.2% | GPC higher |
| Operating margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | n/a | +7.6% | |
| ROE FY2025, SEC XBRL | +1.5% | +6.0% | SMP higher |
| ROA FY2025, SEC XBRL | +0.3% | +2.1% | SMP higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-09-03 | 1.10 | 0.82 | SMP lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-09-03 | +5.5% | +11.3% | SMP higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +3.2% | +9.3% | SMP higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-09-03 | +3.3% | +3.6% | SMP higher |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 19 | 6 | GPC higher |
| Beta as of 2026-09-03 | 0.59 | 0.75 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-10-08 close | -4.1% | -6.3% | GPC higher |
Fundamentals: SEC XBRL company filings for the figures marked with a fiscal year, and market data, as of 2026-09-03 for the rest. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-10-08.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.