Genuine Parts Company vs Nucor Corporation — how do they compare? Genuine Parts Company trades at $135.22 (market cap $18.62B), while Nucor Corporation trades at $271.95 (market cap $61.93B). The key difference: Nucor Corporation is far larger — about 3.3× Genuine Parts Company's market cap, and Genuine Parts Company pays the higher dividend (3.15%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| GPC | NUE | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $18.62B | $61.93B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $149.26 | $274.74 |
52-Week Low | $92.47 | $131.78 |
Enterprise Value | $24.72B | $66.34B |
Dividend Yield | 3.15% | 0.82% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
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.
Read more on GPC →Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company also produces direct reduced iron for use in its steel mills. The operations include international trading and sales companies that buy and sell steel and steel products manufactured by the company and others. The operating business segments are: steel mills, steel products and raw materials, the steel mills segment derives maximum revenue.
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