The Net debt/EBITDA of Genuine Parts Co. is 7.66
The net debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (Net debt/EBITDA) ratio measures financial leverage and the company’s ability to pay off its debt. It shows how long it would take the company to pay off all its debt with operations at the current level.
The net debt to EBITDA ratio is calculated as Net debt divided by EBITDA. It is similar to the debt to EBITDA ratio, but cash and cash equivalents are subtracted in net debt.
Net debt = short-term debt + long-term debt - cash and cash equivalents
EBITDA = net income + interest expense + taxes + depreciation + amortization
Lower debt debt to EBITDA ratio indicates the company is not heavily indebted and should be able to repay its obligations. Alternatively, higher ratio indicated the company is excessively indebted. The ratio varies between industries as different industries have different capital requirements. Usually, the ratio should be compared to a benchmark or an industry average to determine the company’s credit risk. Generally, a net debt to EBITDA ratio above 4 or 5 is considered high.
founded in 1928, genuine parts company (gpc) is a service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive replacement parts, industrial replacement parts, office products and electrical/electronic materials. our products and services are offered though a network of over 1,800 operations, geographically located across the united states, canada and mexico. with over 75 years of distribution expertise, our well-positioned, regionally located distribution centers provide us with the unique ability to adapt our product and service lines to better suit our customers' needs. gpc's commitment and reputation for just-in-time service position us as a critical partner in our customers' success. gpc began to diversify its product lines nearly 30 years ago into several end-markets with strong growth opportunities. although each product is unique, we have leveraged 75 years of distribution know-how to manage these businesses the gpc way - continually improving operating and distribution e