6 Undervalued Specialty Retail Stocks for Friday, July 31
Discover the top 6 undervalued Specialty Retail stocks for Friday, July 31 based on AAII’s Stock Grades.Tudor Pop
Stock Evaluator: Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. AAP
$55.54
-0.65
-1.16%
July 31, 2026 4:00:03 PM
EST
Volume: 1,069,322
After Hours: $120.37
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0.12%
November 10, 2021 7:59 PM
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Volume: 72,713
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NYSE | DELAYED PRICE
| SECTOR | INDUSTRY |
| Consumer Discretionary | Specialty Retail |
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COMPANY SUMMARY
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. provides automotive aftermarket parts. The company offers batteries and battery accessories; belts and hoses; brakes and brake pads; chassis parts; climate control parts; clutches and drive shafts; engines and engine parts; exhaust systems and parts; hub assemblies; ignition components and wires; radiators and cooling parts; starters and alternators; and steering and alignment parts. It also provides air conditioning chemicals and accessories; air fresheners; antifreeze and washer fluid; electrical wire and fuses; electronics; floor mats, seat covers, and interior accessories; hand and specialty tools; lighting products; performance parts; sealants, adhesives, and compounds; tire repair accessories; vent shades, mirrors, and exterior accessories; washes, waxes, and cleaning supplies; and wiper blades. In addition, the company offers air filters; fuel and oil additives; fuel filters; grease and lubricants; motor oil; oil filters; part cleaners and treatments; and transmission fluid. Further, it provides battery and wiper installation; engine light scanning; electrical system testing, including batteries, starters, and alternators; oil and battery recycling; and loaner tool program services. The company serves professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. It operates stores and independently owned branded stores in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Mexico, and various Caribbean islands primarily under the Advance Auto Parts and Carquest trade brands. The company also offers its products online. The company was founded in 1929 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Commentary & Analysis
Why Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s (AAP) Stock Is Up 6.42%
As of Tuesday, July 21, Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s AAP share price has surged by 6.42%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Rosalio Madrigal
Why Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s (AAP) Stock Is Down 5.03%
As of Monday, July 06, Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s AAP share price has dipped by 5.03%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Cynthia McLaughlin
Why Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s (AAP) Stock Is Up 5.25%
As of Friday, June 26, Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s AAP share price has surged by 5.25%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Rosalio Madrigal
Why Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s (AAP) Stock Is Up 5.36%
As of Wednesday, June 24, Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s AAP share price has surged by 5.36%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Jenna Brashear
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | AAP | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $3,353.8 | $951.4 | 61% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 60.9 | 41.1 | 53% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 99.6% | 76.3% | 91% |
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| Float (Mil) | 60.1 | 33.5 | 52% |
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| Beta | 1.06 | 1.08 | 63% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 1,525 | 274 | 77% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
(0.5%) | 69.5% | 45% |
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| Growth | AAP | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | (3.2%) | 6.4% | 11% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | (38.3%) | 7.8% | 10% |
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| EPS (5yr) | (36.6%) | 12.5% | 6 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 78% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | 28.1% | (16.2%) | 85% |
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| Estimates | Qtrly | Current Fiscal Year |
Next Fiscal Year |
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| # of Estimates | 23 | 25 | 24 | |
| Current EPS | $0.797 | $2.938 | $4.008 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $0.798 | $2.939 | $4.009 | |
| # Rev Up | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| # Rev Down | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $0.819 | $2.773 | $3.928 | |
| Year/Year Chg | 104.4% | 160.0% | 323.7% | |
| Financials | AAP | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $8,632 | $1,858 | 82% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $44 | $33 | 54% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $0.734 | $0.500 | 57% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $91 | $104 | 52% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $1,284 | ($1) | 96% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $5,227 | $407 | 86% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $6,216 | $1,535 | 66% |
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| Valuation | AAP | Industry Median |
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| P/B | 1.51 | 1.72 | 39% |
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| P/E | 49.5 | 19.2 | 83% |
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| Dividend Yield | 1.8% | 0.0% | 74% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | na | 1.0 | na |
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| Ratios | AAP | Industry Median |
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| Gross Margin | 44.5% | 39.0% | 56% |
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| Net Margin | 0.5% | 1.9% | 33% |
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| ROA | 0.4% | 2.5% | 41% |
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| ROE | 2.0% | 10.3% | 38% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 81.2% | 66.9% | 76% |
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| F-Score | 6 | 5 | 69% |
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Passing Stock Screens
As of 7/31/2026, from a list of 60 stock screening strategies,
GURU STRATEGY
O'Shaughnessy: All Cap Screen
Factors: Yield, Value, Momentum
Growth-at-a-reasonable-price screen created by James O'Shaughnessy.
| Performance Since Inception: | 10.0% |
| +/- S&P 500: | +2.5 |
