Advance Auto Parts, Inc. vs Lithium Americas Corp — how do they compare? Advance Auto Parts, Inc. trades at $53.31 (market cap $3.19B), while Lithium Americas Corp trades at $3.27 (market cap $1.18B). The key difference: Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is far larger — about 2.7× Lithium Americas Corp's market cap, and Advance Auto Parts, Inc. pays a 1.89% dividend while Lithium Americas Corp pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AAP | LAC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $3.19B | $1.18B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $64.17 | $10.05 |
52-Week Low | $38.75 | $2.71 |
Enterprise Value | $5.47B | $1.29B |
Dividend Yield | 1.89% | — |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Advance Auto Parts is one of the industry's largest retailers of aftermarket automotive parts, tools, and accessories to do-it-yourself customers in North America. Advance operated 4,972 stores as of the end of 2021, in addition to servicing 1,317 independently owned Carquest stores. The company's Worldpac unit is a premier distributor of imported original-equipment parts. Advance derived 58% of its 2021 sales from commercial clients, up from 30%-40% before the General Parts deal.
Read more on AAP →Lithium Americas is a resource company focused on developing the Thacker Pass project in Nevada, the largest known lithium resource in the US. It aims to become a major supplier for the electric vehicle battery market.
Read more on LAC →