Genuine Parts Company vs Tidewater Inc — how do they compare? Genuine Parts Company trades at $135.1 (market cap $18.62B), while Tidewater Inc trades at $91 (market cap $4.54B). The key difference: Genuine Parts Company is far larger — about 4.1× Tidewater Inc's market cap, and Genuine Parts Company pays a 3.15% dividend while Tidewater Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| GPC | TDW | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $18.62B | $4.54B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Utilities |
52-Week High | $149.26 | $91.20 |
52-Week Low | $92.47 | $47.29 |
Enterprise Value | $24.72B | $4.58B |
Dividend Yield | 3.15% | — |
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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 →Tidewater is the leading global provider of offshore support vessels (OSVs) to the energy industry. With the world's largest fleet of platform supply vessels (PSVs) and anchor handling tugs (AHTS), it provides critical logistics and marine support for offshore oil, gas, and renewable energy projects. Following a period of massive strategic consolidation, Tidewater is now focused on maximizing day rates and free cash flow in a supply-constrained market, positioning itself as a primary beneficiary of the multi-year offshore upcycle.
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