Genuine Parts Co (GPC)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 35.87% | 35.61% | 35.45% | 35.76% | 35.52% | 35.74% | 35.41% | 35.13% | 35.03% | 34.90% | 35.05% | 35.12% | 35.16% | 34.88% | 34.73% | 34.34% | 33.92% | 33.82% | 33.15% | 32.83% |
| Operating profit margin | 5.54% | 6.56% | 7.05% | 7.25% | 7.64% | 7.37% | 7.29% | 7.60% | 7.48% | 7.75% | 7.32% | 6.24% | 6.00% | 5.57% | 5.75% | 6.05% | 5.67% | 5.60% | 5.38% | 5.42% |
| Pretax margin | 5.01% | 6.13% | 6.89% | 7.20% | 7.55% | 7.21% | 7.05% | 7.32% | 7.12% | 7.40% | 7.13% | 6.30% | 6.36% | 5.90% | 6.04% | 2.98% | 2.34% | 1.06% | 1.06% | 4.15% |
| Net profit margin | 3.85% | 4.67% | 5.24% | 5.46% | 5.70% | 5.44% | 5.30% | 5.50% | 5.35% | 5.55% | 5.38% | 4.71% | 4.76% | 4.44% | 4.55% | 0.31% | -0.17% | -1.10% | -1.06% | 3.11% |
From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, Genuine Parts Co exhibited improvements in its profitability ratios. The Gross profit margin steadily increased from 32.83% to 35.87% during this period, indicating the company's ability to effectively manage its production costs and generate profits from its core operations.
The Operating profit margin varied in the analyzed period, with some fluctuations but an overall increase. Starting at 5.42% on March 31, 2020, it peaked at 7.75% on September 30, 2022. However, it decreased to 5.05% by June 30, 2024, possibly due to changes in operating expenses or sales mix.
The Pretax margin also improved over the years, rising from 4.15% on March 31, 2020, to 7.55% on December 31, 2023, before declining slightly to 5.01% by December 31, 2024. This ratio reflects Genuine Parts Co's ability to generate profits before taxes relative to its total revenue.
The Net profit margin, which indicates the company's overall profitability after all expenses have been deducted, experienced positive growth. Starting at 3.11% on March 31, 2020, it reached 5.70% by December 31, 2023. However, it decreased to 3.85% by December 31, 2024, potentially due to increased expenses or other factors impacting net income.
Overall, Genuine Parts Co demonstrated an upward trend in its profitability ratios over the analyzed period, showcasing its ability to efficiently manage costs, generate profits, and maintain overall financial health.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 6.74% | 7.55% | 8.65% | 9.13% | 9.82% | 9.98% | 9.85% | 10.15% | 10.02% | 10.12% | 9.25% | 7.55% | 7.89% | 7.30% | 7.29% | 7.34% | 7.18% | 7.25% | 7.34% | 7.21% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.69% | 5.37% | 6.43% | 6.88% | 7.33% | 7.35% | 7.16% | 7.34% | 7.17% | 7.25% | 6.79% | 5.70% | 6.26% | 5.82% | 5.77% | 0.37% | -0.22% | -1.42% | -1.44% | 4.13% |
| Return on total capital | 29.34% | 32.10% | 36.63% | 39.20% | 40.99% | 41.22% | 41.29% | 43.86% | 43.44% | 45.07% | 41.73% | 37.65% | 36.81% | 37.20% | 37.22% | 17.39% | 14.97% | 8.52% | 9.39% | 25.82% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 20.84% | 23.16% | 26.70% | 28.65% | 29.91% | 29.90% | 29.79% | 31.60% | 31.20% | 32.38% | 30.30% | 25.78% | 25.75% | 25.57% | 25.14% | 1.57% | -0.91% | -6.35% | -6.72% | 17.56% |
Genuine Parts Co has shown consistent profitability trends based on the provided ratios.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has improved steadily from 7.21% in March 2020 to 9.82% in December 2023, before declining slightly to 9.13% by March 2024. This indicates that the company has been effectively generating operating profits from its assets over the years.
2. Return on Assets (ROA) had some fluctuations but generally improved from negative figures in mid-2020 to 6.88% by March 2024. This shows that Genuine Parts Co has been more profitable relative to its total assets, contributing positively to the company's overall financial performance.
3. Return on Total Capital has shown an upward trend from 25.82% in March 2020 to 29.34% by December 2024, with some fluctuations in between. This reflects the company's ability to generate returns from both equity and debt financing, indicating efficient capital utilization.
4. Return on Equity (ROE) has also displayed a positive trajectory, increasing from negative figures in mid-2020 to 28.65% by March 2024. This indicates that Genuine Parts Co has been providing strong returns to its shareholders over the years.
Overall, the profitability ratios demonstrate Genuine Parts Co's effective management of assets, capital, and equity, resulting in consistent and improving financial performance over the years.