Albemarle Corp. vs Genuine Parts Company — how do they compare? Albemarle Corp. trades at $131.2 (market cap $15.27B), while Genuine Parts Company trades at $135.22 (market cap $18.62B). The key difference: Genuine Parts Company is the larger of the two by market cap, and Genuine Parts Company pays the higher dividend (3.15%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALB | GPC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.27B | $18.62B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $215.62 | $149.26 |
52-Week Low | $72.58 | $92.47 |
Enterprise Value | $17.75B | $24.72B |
Dividend Yield | 1.27% | 3.15% |
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Albemarle is the world's largest lithium producer. Our outlook for robust lithium demand is predicated upon increased demand for electric vehicle batteries. Albemarle produces lithium from its salt brine deposits in Chile and the U.S. and its hard rock joint venture mines in Australia. Albemarle is also a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants. The company is also a major producer of oil refining catalysts.
Read more on ALB →Genuine Parts sells automotive parts (about two thirds of net sales) and industrial components. The company sells vehicle parts to commercial and retail customers through roughly 9,700 stores worldwide, most of which are independently owned. Its industrial unit, primarily operating under the Motion Industries banner in the United States, supplies bearings, power transmission, industrial automation, hydraulic, and pneumatic components to maintenance, repair, and OEM clients.
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