Genuine Parts Company vs Paychex, Inc. — how do they compare? Genuine Parts Company trades at $135.22 (market cap $18.62B), while Paychex, Inc. trades at $120.92 (market cap $43.14B). The key difference: Paychex, Inc. is far larger — about 2.3× Genuine Parts Company's market cap, and Paychex, Inc. pays the higher dividend (3.92%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| GPC | PAYX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $18.62B | $43.14B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Industrials |
52-Week High | $149.26 | $140.81 |
52-Week Low | $92.47 | $85.57 |
Enterprise Value | $24.72B | $46.63B |
Dividend Yield | 3.15% | 3.92% |
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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 →Paychex is a leading provider of payroll, human capital management, and insurance solutions servicing small and midsize clients primarily in the United States. The company, established in 1979, services over 730,000 clients and pays over 1 in 12 U.S. private-sector workers. Alongside its traditional payroll services, Paychex offers HCM solutions such as benefits administration and time and attendance software, as well as human resources outsourcing and insurance agency services.
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