HSII vs. GPC

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

HSII (Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.) and GPC (Genuine Parts Company) are both stocks. HSII operates in Staffing & Employment Services (Industrials), while GPC operates in Specialty Retail (Consumer Cyclical). Over the past 10 years, HSII returned 14.45%/yr vs 3.10%/yr for GPC. At a 0.36 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

HSII vs. GPC - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (HSII) and Genuine Parts Company (GPC). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

Over the past 10 years, HSII has outperformed GPC with an annualized return of 14.45%, while GPC has yielded a comparatively lower 3.10% annualized return.

HSII

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: 0.00%
• 6M: 0.10%
• 1Y: 36.29%
• 3Y*: 33.55%
• 5Y*: 7.75%
• 10Y*: 14.45%

GPC

• 1D: -1.08%
• 1M: -5.06%
• YTD: -19.34%
• 6M: -22.79%
• 1Y: -20.52%
• 3Y*: -11.36%
• 5Y*: -2.89%
• 10Y*: 3.10%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

HSII vs. GPC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
HSII Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.	0.00%	34.86%	52.52%	7.91%	-34.86%	51.02%	-7.13%	6.13%	28.96%	4.14%
GPC Genuine Parts Company	-19.34%	8.70%	-13.22%	-18.12%	26.82%	43.39%	-2.19%	14.05%	4.11%	2.45%

Correlation

The correlation between HSII and GPC is 0.20, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.20
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.33
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.39
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.37
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 28, 1999	0.36

The correlation between HSII and GPC shifts across timeframes, from 0.20 (1 year) to 0.39 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap HSII : $1.26B GPC : $13.57B
EPS HSII : $1.74 GPC : $0.43
PE Ratio HSII : 33.87 GPC : 227.16
PS Ratio HSII : 1.03 GPC : 0.55
PB Ratio HSII : 2.47 GPC : 3.03
Total Revenue (TTM) HSII : $1.21B GPC : $24.70B
Gross Profit (TTM) HSII : $283.17M GPC : $8.93B
EBITDA (TTM) HSII : $109.42M GPC : $760.95M

Return for Risk

HSII vs. GPC — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

HSII

HSII Risk / Return Rank: 92
HSII Sharpe Ratio Rank: 83
HSII Sortino Ratio Rank: 95
HSII Omega Ratio Rank: 98
HSII Calmar Ratio Rank: 88
HSII Martin Ratio Rank: 94

GPC

GPC Risk / Return Rank: 14
GPC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 11
GPC Sortino Ratio Rank: 13
GPC Omega Ratio Rank: 13
GPC Calmar Ratio Rank: 21
GPC Martin Ratio Rank: 12

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

HSII vs. GPC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (HSII) and Genuine Parts Company (GPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	HSII	GPC	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.64	-0.71	+2.35
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	4.13	-0.85	+4.98
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.76	0.89	+0.87
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	4.01	-0.55	+4.56
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	18.21	-1.25	+19.45
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

HSII vs. GPC - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current HSII Sharpe Ratio is 1.64, which is higher than the GPC Sharpe Ratio of -0.71. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of HSII and GPC, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	HSII	GPC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.64	-0.71	+2.35
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.23	-0.11	+0.34
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.37	0.11	+0.25
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.16	0.37	-0.22

Drawdowns

HSII vs. GPC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HSII drawdown since its inception was -85.54%, which is greater than GPC's maximum drawdown of -54.89%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HSII and GPC.

Drawdown Indicators

	HSII	GPC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-85.54%	-54.89%	-30.65%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-11.27%	-37.48%	+26.21%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-22.61%	-40.81%	+18.20%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-51.51%	-45.70%	-5.81%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-57.85%	-54.89%	-2.96%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-42.29%	+42.29%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-52.27%	-10.28%	-41.99%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	3.83%	16.49%	-12.66%

Volatility

HSII vs. GPC - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (HSII) is 0.00%, while Genuine Parts Company (GPC) has a volatility of 8.30%. This indicates that HSII experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than GPC based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	HSII	GPC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.00%	8.30%	-8.30%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	17.93%	25.03%	-7.10%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	27.57%	28.89%	-1.32%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	35.22%	26.93%	+8.29%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	40.43%	28.11%	+12.32%

Dividends

HSII vs. GPC - Dividend Comparison

HSII's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.51%, less than GPC's 4.23% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
GPC Genuine Parts Company	4.23%	3.35%	3.43%	2.74%	2.06%	2.33%	3.15%	2.87%	3.00%	2.84%	2.75%	2.86%
HSII Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.	0.51%	1.02%	1.35%	2.03%	2.15%	1.37%	2.04%	1.85%	1.67%	2.12%	2.15%	1.91%

Financials

HSII vs. GPC - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. and Genuine Parts Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

HSII - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. reported a gross profit of 67.36M and revenue of 322.84M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 20.9%.

GPC - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Genuine Parts Company reported a gross profit of 2.34B and revenue of 6.26B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 37.3%.

HSII - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. reported an operating income of 19.16M and revenue of 322.84M, resulting in an operating margin of 5.9%.

GPC - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Genuine Parts Company reported an operating income of 286.27M and revenue of 6.26B, resulting in an operating margin of 4.6%.

HSII - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. reported a net income of 17.65M and revenue of 322.84M, resulting in a net margin of 5.5%.

GPC - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Genuine Parts Company reported a net income of 188.54M and revenue of 6.26B, resulting in a net margin of 3.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both HSII and GPC in my portfolio?

HSII and GPC have a correlation of 0.20, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, HSII or GPC?

GPC has higher volatility (8.30%) compared to HSII (0.00%). In terms of maximum drawdown, HSII dropped -85.54% vs GPC's -54.89%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

HSII currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.64 vs -0.71), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.