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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q2 FY2027, filed Aug 20, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the AAP SEC filings page.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) reported $8.6B in revenue over the twelve months to Jul 18, 2026, down 1.3% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Revenue has shrunk for four years, while margins briefly collapsed and debt rose, leaving recovery dependent on rebuilding cash generation.
Gross margin rebounded to43.4% in FY2025, yet operating margin stayed at-0.5% , so improved merchandise economics did not reach operating profit. Operating cash flow turned negative at-$46M while free cash flow was-$298M , indicating cash conversion weakened even as reported net income was positive.
Debt-to-equity climbed to 1.6x in FY2025 from 0.3x in FY2021. Interest expense also rose to
Revenue fell to
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC has an operating margin of -0.5%, meaning the company loses $1 on every $100 of revenue. This results in a profitability score of 22/100. This is up from -7.8% the prior year.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's revenue declined 5.4% year-over-year, from $9.1B to $8.6B. This contraction results in a growth score of 20/100.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC has a moderate D/E ratio of 1.55. This balance of debt and equity financing earns a leverage score of 42/100.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's current ratio of 1.75 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 51/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's operations used $46.0M of cash, and capex of $252.0M added to the outflow, for a free cash flow shortfall of $298.0M. This results in a cash flow score of 21/100.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC generates a 2.0% ROE, indicating limited profit relative to shareholders' investment. This results in a returns score of 20/100. This is up from -15.5% the prior year.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC scores 1.68, below the 1.81 distress threshold. This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC passes 4 of 9 financial strength tests. 2 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC used $1.05 of operating cash (-$46.0M OCF vs $44.0M net income). Earnings that no cash stands behind rest on accounting accruals, which cannot be repeated indefinitely.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC reported an operating loss of $43.0M against $139.0M in interest expense. There is no operating profit to cover interest, so interest must be met from cash reserves or from financing rather than from operations.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC generated $2.0B in revenue in Q2 2027. This represents a decrease of 0.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 23.5%.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's EBITDA was $157.0M in Q2 2027, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 98.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 9.8%.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC reported $55.0M in net income in Q2 2027. This represents an increase of 266.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 129.2%.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC earned $0.90 per diluted share (EPS) in Q2 2027. This represents an increase of 260.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 130.8%.
Cash & Balance Sheet
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC generated $195.0M in free cash flow in Q2 2027, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 6600.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 360.0%.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC held $3.1B in cash against $3.4B in long-term debt as of Q2 2027.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC paid $0.25 per share in dividends in Q2 2027. That is unchanged from the same quarter a year earlier. It is unchanged from the prior quarter.
Margins & Returns
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's gross margin was 46.2% in Q2 2027, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 2.7 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 1.0 percentage points.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's operating margin was 5.1% in Q2 2027, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 4.0 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 2.4 percentage points.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's net profit margin was 2.8% in Q2 2027, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 2.0 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 1.8 percentage points.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's ROE was 2.4% in Q2 2027, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 1.8 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 1.4 percentage points.
Capital Allocation
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC invested $76.0M in capex in Q2 2027, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 43.4% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 35.7%.
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AAP Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2710-Q | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.0B-0.5% | $2.6B+1.2% | $2.0B-1.2% | $2.0B-5.2% | $2.0B-7.7% | $2.6B-6.8% | $2.0B+125.0% | $2.1B-3.2% |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.1B-5.2% | $1.4B-2.7% | $1.1B-33.1% | $1.2B-6.9% | $1.1B-7.5% | $1.5B-6.0% | $1.6B+268.8% | $1.2B-11.5% |
| Gross Profit | $923.0M+5.6% | $1.2B+6.4% | $869.0M+150.4% | $881.0M-3.0% | $874.0M-8.0% | $1.1B-7.9% | $347.0M-21.1% | $908.0M+11.1% |
| SG&A Expenses | $812.0M-1.3% | $1.1B-3.8% | $801.0M-8.8% | $826.0M-7.7% | $823.0M-7.4% | $1.1B-2.5% | $878.0M+65.5% | $895.0M-0.1% |
| Operating Income | $101.0M+359.1% | $69.0M+152.7% | $44.0M+105.4% | $22.0M | $22.0M-59.3% | -$131.0M-347.2% | -$820.0M-671.3% | $0+100.0% |
| EBITDA | $157.0M+98.7% | $143.0M+440.5% | $102.0M+113.7% | $90.0M+36.4% | $79.0M-35.2% | -$42.0M-130.9% | -$745.0M-1594.0% | $66.0M+289.1% |
| Interest Expense | $48.0M+152.6% | $65.0M+140.7% | $53.0M+194.4% | $40.0M+110.5% | $19.0M0.0% | $27.0M+8.0% | $18.0M-0.2% | $19.0M-1.9% |
| Income Tax | $20.0M+233.3% | $11.0M+107.1% | -$9.0M+95.8% | -$1.0M-112.5% | $6.0M-53.8% | -$155.0M-1391.7% | -$214.0M-430.4% | $8.0M+133.2% |
| Net Income | $55.0M+266.7% | $24.0M0.0% | $6.0M+101.4% | -$1.0M+83.3% | $15.0M-66.7% | $24.0M-40.0% | -$415.0M-1090.4% | -$6.0M+90.3% |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.91+264.0% | $0.400.0% | $0.10+101.4% | -$0.02+80.0% | $0.25-66.7% | $0.40-40.3% | -$6.96-1079.7% | -$0.10+90.5% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.90+260.0% | $0.39-2.5% | $0.10+101.4% | -$0.02+80.0% | $0.25-66.7% | $0.40-40.3% | -$6.93-1074.6% | -$0.10+90.4% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 61M+0.8% | 61M+1.2% | N/A | 60M+0.2% | 61M+1.0% | 60M+0.7% | N/A | 60M+0.5% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses.
AAP Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2710-Q | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12.0B+14.0% | $11.8B+11.1% | $11.8B+9.5% | $12.1B-3.3% | $10.5B-14.2% | $10.6B-13.0% | $10.8B-12.0% | $12.5B+1.8% |
| Current Assets | $7.5B+24.3% | $7.3B+20.1% | $7.3B+18.7% | $7.5B+0.3% | $6.0B-6.9% | $6.1B-4.1% | $6.1B-3.7% | $7.5B+18.6% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $3.1B+88.3% | $3.0B+76.8% | $3.1B+67.1% | $3.2B+583.3% | $1.7B+245.6% | $1.7B+270.7% | $1.9B+283.0% | $464.5M+46.7% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Inventory | $3.8B+4.1% | $3.8B+2.3% | $3.6B+0.9% | $3.7B-8.6% | $3.7B-24.7% | $3.7B-22.7% | $3.6B-7.2% | $4.0B-17.8% |
| Accounts Receivable | $390.0M-20.7% | $402.0M-18.6% | $380.0M-30.1% | $483.0M-27.8% | $492.0M-42.0% | $494.0M-40.1% | $544.0M-10.8% | $668.9M-22.5% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | $599.0M-0.2% | $600.0M0.0% | $600.0M+0.3% | $599.0M-0.2% | $600.0M-39.4% | $600.0M-39.4% | $598.0M-0.5% | $600.2M-39.4% |
| Total Liabilities | $9.8B+17.1% | $9.6B+13.8% | $9.6B+11.6% | $9.9B-0.1% | $8.3B-13.9% | $8.4B-12.6% | $8.6B-11.6% | $9.9B+1.9% |
| Current Liabilities | $4.3B-9.6% | $4.1B-14.3% | $4.2B-10.5% | $4.3B-22.2% | $4.7B-10.0% | $4.8B-8.0% | $4.7B-12.1% | $5.6B+7.2% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $5.5B+52.2% | $5.5B+51.1% | $5.5B+37.6% | $5.5B+28.9% | $3.6B-18.6% | $3.6B-18.1% | $4.0B-10.9% | $4.3B-4.2% |
| Long-Term Debt | $3.4B+127.0% | $3.4B+129.0% | $3.4B+90.7% | $3.4B+90.7% | $1.5B-16.5% | $1.5B-16.6% | $1.8B+0.1% | $1.8B+0.2% |
| Total Equity | $2.3B+2.5% | $2.2B+0.7% | $2.2B+1.3% | $2.2B-15.5% | $2.2B-15.5% | $2.2B-14.3% | $2.2B-13.9% | $2.6B+1.2% |
| Retained Earnings | $4.2B+0.6% | $4.2B-0.4% | $4.1B-0.4% | $4.2B-9.5% | $4.2B-9.6% | $4.2B-9.0% | $4.2B-8.7% | $4.6B-0.4% |
AAP Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2710-Q | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $271.0M+442.0% | -$19.0M+87.8% | $72.0M+198.6% | -$12.0M-117.1% | $50.0M-41.2% | -$156.0M-5300.0% | -$73.0M-128.3% | $70.0M-64.3% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $56.0M-1.8% | $74.0M-16.9% | $58.0M-22.7% | $68.0M+3.0% | $57.0M-16.2% | $89.0M+7.2% | $75.0M+20.3% | $66.0M+51.1% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | N/A | $12.0M+9.1% | N/A | N/A | N/A | $11.0M-26.7% | N/A | N/A |
| Capital Expenditures | $76.0M+43.4% | $56.0M+33.3% | $93.0M+82.4% | $64.0M+48.8% | $53.0M+29.3% | $42.0M-8.7% | $51.0M-1.6% | $43.0M+46.7% |
| Free Cash Flow | $195.0M+6600.0% | -$75.0M+62.1% | -$21.0M+83.1% | -$76.0M-381.5% | -$3.0M-106.8% | -$198.0M-360.5% | -$124.0M-160.1% | $27.0M-83.8% |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$76.0M-58.3% | -$112.0M-314.8% | -$102.0M-106.9% | -$62.0M-40.9% | -$48.0M-17.1% | -$27.0M+30.8% | $1.5B+3069.9% | -$44.0M-5.1% |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$29.0M-93.3% | -$37.0M-117.6% | -$21.0M-23.5% | $1.6B+10706.7% | -$15.0M+16.7% | -$17.0M+32.0% | -$17.0M-13.0% | -$15.0M+86.4% |
| Dividends Paid | $15.0M-6.3% | $30.0M+100.0% | $15.0M0.0% | $15.0M0.0% | $16.0M0.0% | $15.0M0.0% | $15.0M+2.2% | $15.0M+0.2% |
| Share Buybacks | N/A | N/A | N/A | $1.0M0.0% | $1.0M-50.0% | $2.0M-33.3% | $501K+78.3% | $1.0M+133.1% |
AAP Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2710-Q | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 46.2%+2.7pp | 45.1%+2.2pp | 44.1%+26.7pp | 43.3%+1.0pp | 43.5%-0.1pp | 42.9%-0.5pp | 17.4%-32.2pp | 42.3%+5.4pp |
| Operating Margin | 5.1%+4.0pp | 2.6%+7.7pp | 2.2%+43.3pp | 1.1%+1.1pp | 1.1%-1.4pp | -5.1%-7.0pp | -41.1%-29.1pp | 0.0%+3.5pp |
| Net Margin | 2.8%+2.0pp | 0.9%0.0pp | 0.3%+21.1pp | -0.1%+0.2pp | 0.8%-1.3pp | 0.9%-0.5pp | -20.8%-16.9pp | -0.3%+2.5pp |
| Return on Equity | 2.4%+1.8pp | 1.1%0.0pp | 0.3%+19.4pp | -0.1%+0.2pp | 0.7%-1.0pp | 1.1%-0.5pp | -19.1%-17.7pp | -0.2%+2.2pp |
| Return on Assets | 0.5%+0.3pp | 0.2%0.0pp | 0.1%+3.9pp | 0.0%0.0pp | 0.1%-0.2pp | 0.2%-0.1pp | -3.8%-3.6pp | -0.1%+0.5pp |
| Current Ratio | 1.75+0.5x | 1.78+0.5x | 1.75+0.4x | 1.73+0.4x | 1.270.0x | 1.27+0.1x | 1.32+0.1x | 1.34+0.1x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 1.50+0.8x | 1.54+0.9x | 1.55+0.7x | 1.55+0.9x | 0.680.0x | 0.680.0x | 0.82+0.1x | 0.690.0x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.170.0x | 0.220.0x | 0.170.0x | 0.170.0x | 0.190.0x | 0.240.0x | 0.18+0.1x | 0.170.0x |
| FCF Margin | 9.8%+9.9pp | -2.9%+4.8pp | -1.1%+5.2pp | -3.7%-5.0pp | -0.1%-2.2pp | -7.7%-6.1pp | -6.2%-29.5pp | 1.3%-6.3pp |
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Where ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's annual revenue?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) reported $8.6B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a -5.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's revenue growing?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) revenue declined by 5.4% year-over-year, from $9.1B to $8.6B in fiscal year 2025.
Is ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC profitable?
Yes, ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) reported a net income of $44.0M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 0.5%.
What is ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's EBITDA?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) had EBITDA of $229.0M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC have?
As of fiscal year 2025, ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) had $3.1B in cash and equivalents against $3.4B in long-term debt.
What is ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's gross margin?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) had a gross margin of 43.4% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's operating margin?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) had an operating margin of -0.5% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's net profit margin?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) had a net profit margin of 0.5% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC pay dividends?
Yes, ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) paid $1.00 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.
What is ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's return on equity (ROE)?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) has a return on equity of 2.0% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's free cash flow?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) recorded an outflow of $298.0M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a -210.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's operating cash flow?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) recorded an outflow of $46.0M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash used by core business activities.
What are ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's total assets?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) had $11.8B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's capital expenditures?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) invested $252.0M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's current ratio?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) had a current ratio of 1.75 as of fiscal year 2025, which is generally considered healthy.
What is ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's debt-to-equity ratio?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.55 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's return on assets (ROA)?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) had a return on assets of 0.4% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's P/E ratio?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) trades at 30.5x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $84.0M net income, trailing 12 months to July 18, 2026. The market capitalization is $2.6B as of Oct 8, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's price-to-sales ratio?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) trades at 0.3x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $8.6B revenue, trailing 12 months to July 18, 2026. The market capitalization is $2.6B as of Oct 8, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's Altman Z-Score?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) has an Altman Z-Score of 1.68, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's Piotroski F-Score?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC's earnings high quality?
For every $1 of reported earnings, ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) used $1.05 of operating cash (-$46.0M OCF vs $44.0M net income). Earnings that no cash stands behind rest on accounting accruals, which cannot be repeated indefinitely. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC cover its interest payments?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) reported an operating loss of $43.0M against $139.0M in interest expense. There is no operating profit to cover interest, so interest must be met from cash reserves or from financing rather than from operations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC?
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP) scores 29 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating weak standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.