GRIFFON CORP (GFF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:GFF • US3984331021
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This GFF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GFF Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- GFF had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year GFF had a positive cash flow from operations.
- GFF had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years GFF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.17%, GFF is doing worse than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- GFF has a better Return On Equity (41.00%) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 20.81%, GFF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- GFF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.68%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.89%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (20.81%) for GFF is above the 3 year average (17.68%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.17% | ||
| ROE | 41% | ||
| ROIC | 20.81% |
ROA(3y)4.85%
ROA(5y)2.16%
ROE(3y)62.35%
ROE(5y)31.35%
ROIC(3y)17.68%
ROIC(5y)14.41%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of GFF (1.76%) is worse than 61.90% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GFF has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.79%, GFF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- GFF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of GFF (41.81%) is better than 80.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GFF has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.76% | ||
| GM | 41.81% |
OM growth 3Y12.83%
OM growth 5Y19.22%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-4.73%
GM growth 3Y8.17%
GM growth 5Y8.08%
2. GFF Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GFF is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GFF has less shares outstanding
- GFF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- GFF has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- GFF has an Altman-Z score of 3.65. This indicates that GFF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of GFF (3.65) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GFF is 4.89, which is a neutral value as it means it would take GFF, 4.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GFF (4.89) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- GFF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 12.36. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- GFF has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (12.36) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 12.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.65 |
ROIC/WACC2.05
WACC10.16%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.55 indicates that GFF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.55, GFF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.27 indicates that GFF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- GFF has a better Quick ratio (1.27) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. GFF Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- GFF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.95%.
- GFF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 28.43% yearly.
- GFF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.91%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.05% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.95%
EPS 3Y11.53%
EPS 5Y28.43%
EPS Q2Q%4.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-4%
Revenue growth 5Y4.05%
Sales Q2Q%2.64%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.02% on average over the next years.
- GFF is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -6.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y-6.46%
EPS Next 2Y1.55%
EPS Next 3Y6%
EPS Next 5Y6.02%
Revenue Next Year-19.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.74%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.29%
Revenue Next 5Y-6.77%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. GFF Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.41, the valuation of GFF can be described as correct.
- 73.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GFF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.75. GFF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.16, GFF is valued correctly.
- 73.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GFF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- GFF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GFF is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GFF is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- GFF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.44
EPS Next 2Y1.55%
EPS Next 3Y6%
5. GFF Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- GFF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.24%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.77, GFF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, GFF is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GFF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 24.38%!
- GFF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- GFF pays out 93.74% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- GFF's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP93.74%
EPS Next 2Y1.55%
EPS Next 3Y6%
GFF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:GFF (3/31/2026, 10:13:12 AM)
70.99
+0.46 (+0.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06/bmo
Inst Owners78.04%
Inst Owner Change-2.95%
Ins Owners10.11%
Ins Owner Change-0.45%
Market Cap3.31B
Revenue(TTM)2.54B
Net Income(TTM)44.65M
Analysts87.27
Price Target116.43 (64.01%)
Short Float %3.41%
Short Ratio3.73
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
Yearly Dividend0.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.38%
DP93.74%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.22)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.12%
Min EPS beat(2)0.88%
Max EPS beat(2)7.37%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.61%
Max EPS beat(4)11.43%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)13.81%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)24.73%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)41.89%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.82%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.82%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.26%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.32%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.13%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)12.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-31.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-21.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.16 | ||
| P/S | 1.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.35 | ||
| P/B | 30.36 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.84 |
EPS(TTM)5.72
EY8.06%
EPS(NY)5.84
Fwd EY8.22%
FCF(TTM)5.94
FCFY8.37%
OCF(TTM)6.86
OCFY9.66%
SpS54.46
BVpS2.34
TBVpS-12.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.44
Graham Number17.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.17% | ||
| ROE | 41% | ||
| ROCE | 26.34% | ||
| ROIC | 20.81% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 37.86% | ||
| OM | 17.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.76% | ||
| GM | 41.81% | ||
| FCFM | 10.92% |
ROA(3y)4.85%
ROA(5y)2.16%
ROE(3y)62.35%
ROE(5y)31.35%
ROIC(3y)17.68%
ROIC(5y)14.41%
ROICexc(3y)18.71%
ROICexc(5y)15.35%
ROICexgc(3y)35.12%
ROICexgc(5y)28.73%
ROCE(3y)22.38%
ROCE(5y)18.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y25.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y21.01%
ROICexc growth 5Y26.37%
OM growth 3Y12.83%
OM growth 5Y19.22%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-4.73%
GM growth 3Y8.17%
GM growth 5Y8.08%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 12.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.14% | ||
| Profit Quality | 620.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.65 |
F-Score7
WACC10.16%
ROIC/WACC2.05
Cap/Depr(3y)97.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.04%
Profit Quality(3y)403.92%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.95%
EPS 3Y11.53%
EPS 5Y28.43%
EPS Q2Q%4.32%
EPS Next Y-6.46%
EPS Next 2Y1.55%
EPS Next 3Y6%
EPS Next 5Y6.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-4%
Revenue growth 5Y4.05%
Sales Q2Q%2.64%
Revenue Next Year-19.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.74%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.29%
Revenue Next 5Y-6.77%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.95%
EBIT growth 3Y8.32%
EBIT growth 5Y24.04%
EBIT Next Year4.14%
EBIT Next 3Y2.56%
EBIT Next 5Y3.41%
FCF growth 1Y-34.88%
FCF growth 3Y124.31%
FCF growth 5Y26.75%
OCF growth 1Y-35.89%
OCF growth 3Y72.47%
OCF growth 5Y21.58%
GRIFFON CORP / GFF Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GRIFFON CORP (GFF) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GFF.
Can you provide the valuation status for GRIFFON CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GRIFFON CORP (GFF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of GFF stock?
GRIFFON CORP (GFF) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of GRIFFON CORP (GFF) stock?
The financial health rating of GRIFFON CORP (GFF) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for GFF stock?
The dividend rating of GRIFFON CORP (GFF) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 93.74%.