Genuine Parts (GPC)

Overall impact
B (61)

Commentary

Genuine Parts is a strong overall performer. With a 'B' rating of 60.7 for overall impact (64th percentile compared to all companies), Genuine Parts ranks 8th out of 37 industry peers, behind Advance Auto Parts, Fincera, Inchcape and 4 others, and ahead of CarParts.com, Kaixin Auto , Eagers Automotive and 26 others. On top material causes for Genuine Parts's industry (Automobiles & Parts), Genuine Parts performs well in Renewable Energy Growth (91.2 score) and performs poorly in Fair Labor Practices (31.1 score), Accountable Institutions (14.7), Accountable Institutions (26.2) and 2 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Founded
1928
Employees
65,000
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Distributors
Sub-industry
Distributors
SASB industry
Multiline and Specialty Retailers & Distributors
Headquarters
Ga, United States
Share classes
GPC
Mission
With over 75 years of distribution expertise, our well-positioned, regionally located distribution centers provide us with the unique ability to adapt our product and service lines to better suit our customers' needs.
Description
Genuine Parts Company distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts. It operates in two segments, Automotive Parts Group and Industrial Parts Group. The company distributes automotive parts, accessories, and solutions, as well as replacement parts for hybrid and electric vehicles, trucks, SUVs, buses, motorcycles, farm equipment, and heavy-duty equipment; and equipment parts and technologies. It also offers automotive parts, including brakes, batteries, filters, engine components, tools, accessories, and fluids; custom services, such as paint mixing, hydraulic hose assembly, battery testing, and key cutting; and accessories, tools, and equipment for servicing heavy-duty and diesel vehicles. Additionally, it operates service and mechanical repair centers for heavy vehicles. The company operates independent repair shops and auto care centers under the NAPA brand, as well as NAPA online, an online platform to browse, purchase, and have automotive products. It also provides DIY workshops and training sessions to customers. Furthermore, it provides abrasives, adhesives, sealants and tape, bearings, chemicals, cutting tools, electrical, facility maintenance, hose and fittings, hydraulics, janitorial, mechanical power transmission, pneumatics, process pumps and equipment, safety, seals and gaskets, tools and testing instruments. The company also offers inventory management, asset repair and tracking, vendor-managed inventory, radio frequency identification asset management, gearbox and fluid power assembly and repair, process pump assembly and repair, drive shaft repair, electrical panel assembly and repair, and hose and gasket manufacture and assembly services. The company was incorporated in 1928 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Genuine Parts, based on its industry sub-industry Distributors. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.
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