Genuine Parts Company vs Plug Power Inc — how do they compare? Genuine Parts Company trades at $124.44 (market cap $16.65B), while Plug Power Inc trades at $2.16 (market cap $3.08B). The key difference: Genuine Parts Company is far larger — about 5.4× Plug Power Inc's market cap, and Genuine Parts Company pays a 3.51% dividend while Plug Power Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| GPC | PLUG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $16.65B | $3.08B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Industrials |
52-Week High | $149.26 | $4.14 |
52-Week Low | $92.47 | $1.40 |
Enterprise Value | $22.87B | $3.87B |
Dividend Yield | 3.51% | — |
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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 →Plug Power is building an end-to-end green hydrogen ecosystem—from production, storage and delivery to energy generation. The company plans to build and operate green hydrogen highways across North America and Europe. Plug will deliver its green hydrogen solutions directly to its customers and through joint venture partners into multiple end markets—including material handling, e-mobility, power generation, and industrial applications.
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