Genuine Parts Company vs United States Natural Gas Fund — how do they compare? Genuine Parts Company trades at $121 (market cap $16.65B), while United States Natural Gas Fund trades at $10.61. The key difference: Genuine Parts Company pays a 3.51% dividend while United States Natural Gas Fund pays none, and Genuine Parts Company is trading nearer its 52-week high, United States Natural Gas Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| GPC | UNG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $16.65B | — |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Commodities - Energy |
52-Week High | $149.26 | $16.90 |
52-Week Low | $92.47 | $10.15 |
Enterprise Value | $22.87B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.51% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →UNG is a commodity ETF that tracks the daily price movements of natural gas futures. It primarily invests in front-month contracts at the Henry Hub, making it a highly volatile tool for short-term trading rather than long-term holding due to contango and roll costs.
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