Genuine Parts Company vs Star Bulk Carriers Corp — how do they compare? Genuine Parts Company trades at $135.22 (market cap $18.62B), while Star Bulk Carriers Corp trades at $27.66 (market cap $3.09B). The key difference: Genuine Parts Company is far larger — about 6× Star Bulk Carriers Corp's market cap, and Star Bulk Carriers Corp pays the higher dividend (6.79%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| GPC | SBLK | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $18.62B | $3.09B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Industrials |
52-Week High | $149.26 | $29.15 |
52-Week Low | $92.47 | $16.79 |
Enterprise Value | $24.72B | $3.77B |
Dividend Yield | 3.15% | 6.79% |
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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 →Star Bulk Carriers Corp. is a global shipping company specializing in the seaborne transportation of dry bulk commodities. The company owns and operates a large fleet of bulk carriers, primarily transporting major commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain. SBLK focuses on the Capesize, Post Panamax, and Kamsarmax vessel segments, providing critical logistical services to commodity producers and consumers worldwide.
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