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Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Advance Auto Parts Inc stock (AAP) is currently trading at $52.73. Advance Auto Parts Inc PE ratio is 45.04. Advance Auto Parts Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.36. Analyst consensus price target for AAP is $57.45. WallStSmart rates AAP as Underperform.

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AAP

Advance Auto Parts Inc

NYSECONSUMER CYCLICAL
$52.73
$1.83 (3.60%)
52W$28.24
$69.24
Target$57.45+9.0%

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AAP Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP)

Margin of Safety
-676.4%
Significantly Overvalued
AAP Fair Value
$7.68
Graham Formula
Current Price
$52.73
$45.05 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $7.68
Overvalued
Price $52.73
Graham IV $7.68
Analyst $57.45

AAP trades 676% above its Graham fair value of $7.68, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.6410/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Price/SalesValuation
0.3610/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Institutional Own.Quality
127.15%10/10

127.15% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Price/BookValuation
1.398/10

Trading at 1.39x book value, attractively priced

Market CapQuality
$3.06B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
0.356
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.599
Undervalued

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 0.8/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
-1.20%0/10

Revenue declining -1.20%, a shrinking business

EPS GrowthGrowth
-66.40%0/10

Earnings declining -66.40%, profits shrinking

Return on EquityProfitability
3.11%1/10

Very low returns on shareholder equity

Operating MarginProfitability
3.40%1/10

Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure

Profit MarginProfitability
0.51%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
45.04
Overvalued
Trailing P/E
45.04
Overvalued

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 49/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 0.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.64), Price/Sales (0.36), Price/Book (1.39) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -1.20%, EPS Growth at -66.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 3.11%, Operating Margin at 3.40%, Profit Margin at 0.51%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 3.11% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -1.20% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

AAP Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

AAP's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.36x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 0.75x (1th percentile). The current valuation is 76% below its historical high of 1.48x set in Dec 2014, and 8% above its historical low of 0.33x in Mar 2026.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) · CONSUMER CYCLICALAUTO PARTS

The Big Picture

Advance Auto Parts Inc faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 8.6B with 120% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 51.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 311.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Strong Profitability

Profit margin of 51.0% and operating margin of 340.0% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 120% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -21M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor AUTO PARTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Advance Auto Parts Inc.

Bottom Line

Advance Auto Parts Inc faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(28 last 3 months)

Total Buys
16
Total Sells
12
Mar 6, 2026(1 transaction)
SOLER, KRISTEN L
EVP, Chief HR Officer
Sell
Shares
-45
Jan 20, 2026(1 transaction)
BELAND, MICHAEL
SVP, Controller and CAO
Sell
Shares
-933

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 8:23:22 AM

About Advance Auto Parts Inc(AAP)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

AUTO PARTS

Country

USA

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (Advance) is an American automotive aftermarket parts provider. Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, it serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself (DIY) customers.

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4200 SIX FORKS ROAD, RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, 27609