Genuine Parts Company vs Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? Genuine Parts Company trades at $135.1 (market cap $18.62B), while Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF trades at $161.6. The key difference: Genuine Parts Company pays a 3.15% dividend while Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF pays none, and Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Genuine Parts Company nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| GPC | VT | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $18.62B | — |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $149.26 | $161.30 |
52-Week Low | $92.47 | $132.19 |
Enterprise Value | $24.72B | — |
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.
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