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AAP · NYSE · United States · Retail-Auto & Home Supply Stores
In shortADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC is profitable, burns cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue shrinking (−5.4% last year).
Financial health
Weak
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | -0.5% | 15/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 0.5% | 22/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 2.0% | 10/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | -0.6% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.75× | 79/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 1.55× | 25/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 1.26× | 78/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 3.09 | 51/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | -3.5% | 6/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | -6.77× | 0/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 50/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 80/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 0/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 9.4% | 76/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 6.0% | 54/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -2.0% | 5/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -54.3% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 10,998 | 9,149 | 9,209 | 9,094 | 8,601 |
| Cost of revenue | 6,074 | 4,916 | 5,349 | 5,685 | 4,868 |
| Gross profit | 4,924 | 4,233 | 3,860 | 3,409 | 3,733 |
| Selling, general & admin | 4,102 | 3,708 | 3,805 | 3,813 | 3,572 |
| Operating income | 822 | 525 | 39 | (713) | (43) |
| Pre-tax income | 782 | 460 | (47) | (768) | (91) |
| Income tax | 186 | 100 | (17) | (181) | (159) |
| Net income | 597 | 464 | 30 | (336) | 44 |
| Diluted EPS | $9.25 | $7.65 | $0.50 | −$5.61 | $0.73 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 65 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 61 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
3.09 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
4/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jul 18, 2026 · Data updated Aug 20, 2026