Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) — Stock Score Summary

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 60/100 based on Quality (36/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Advance Auto Parts is a deeply troubled turnaround story with deteriorating operational execution, low ROIC, and market share losses to stronger peers, violating our core Terry Smith lens.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading North American retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, serving both professional installers and do-it-yourself (DIY) customers. The company leverages its extensive store network and strong brand recognition to provide a broad selection of essential automotive products. Advance Auto Parts benefits from the growing complexity and aging of the vehicle fleet, ensuring consistent demand for its offerings.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$60.04
Market Cap$3.6B
P/E (TTM)49.90
P/E (Forward)13.99
Price/Book1.52
Return on Equity3.1%
Return on Invested Capital0.6%
Debt/Equity255.31
Gross Margin44.5%
Operating Margin3.8%
Revenue Growth1.2%
Dividend Yield1.8%
Free Cash Flow$-228M

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. operates in the Auto Parts industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s (AAP) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) is 60/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (36), Value (36), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Advance Auto Parts, Inc. have an economic moat?
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) has a Quality factor score of 36/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Advance Auto Parts, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 60/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Advance Auto Parts, Inc. in?
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto Parts industry (United States).