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ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC AAP
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) earns a Piotroski F-score of 4/9 (mixed financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the safe zone. It pays a dividend yielding 1.60% (safety: at-risk). FY2026 revenue was $8.6B at a 0.5% net margin.
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
Beneish M-score: -2.85 — low (below −2.22 — no manipulation red flag) . A statistical screen for earnings manipulation, not proof — and it doesn't apply to most banks/insurers.
Analyst price target
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | Mizuho | Neutral (main) |
| 2026-05-22 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight (main) |
| 2026-05-22 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform (main) |
| 2026-05-22 | Citigroup | Neutral (main) |
| 2026-05-22 | Truist Securities | Hold (main) |
| 2026-05-22 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight (main) |
Wall Street analyst consensus — a sentiment gauge, not our scoring.
How it ranks in Retail Trade · percentile among 238 companies
Percentile vs other Retail Trade companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 4/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · safe zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.263 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.351 |
| EBIT / assets | -0.004 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.228 |
Sector peers · similar-size Retail Trade companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAP | ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC | 4/9 | 3.09 | 85.2 | -5.4% |
| HZO | MARINEMAX INC | 5/9 | 2.25 | — | -5% |
| ONEW | OneWater Marine Inc. | 4/9 | 0.37 | — | +5.6% |
| PRTS | CarParts.com, Inc. | 3/9 | -4.38 | — | -7% |
| ORLY | O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC | 7/9 | 0.09 | 29.2 | +6.4% |
| AZO | AUTOZONE INC | 6/9 | 0.03 | 20.4 | +2.4% |
| WMT | Walmart Inc. | 6/9 | 2.01 | 44 | +4.7% |
About ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC
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.
FAQ
Is AAP financially healthy?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's Piotroski F-score is 4/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the safe zone.
Does AAP pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC pays a dividend yielding about 1.60% with a 136.4% payout ratio, rated “at-risk” for safety.
How profitable is AAP?
In FY2026, ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC had a net margin of 0.5% and a return on equity of 2.0%.
Is AAP overvalued or undervalued?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC trades at about 73.3× trailing earnings — above its 10-year norm (10-year range 18.2×–133.7×, median 25.0×). Stocktoria reports the data, not buy/sell advice.
What is the analyst price target for AAP?
The average Wall-Street price target for ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC is $60.37, about 12.8% above the recent price, from 19 analysts (consensus: hold).
Is AAP a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC: a Piotroski F-score of 4/9, an Altman Z″ in the safe zone, a P/E of about 85.2×, a dividend yield of 1.60%. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2026-01-03. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.