GRACO INC (GGG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:GGG • US3841091040

94.67 USD
+0.39 (+0.41%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
94.67 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:13:19 PM
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Fundamental Rating

8

Taking everything into account, GGG scores 8 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GGG was compared to 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. GGG scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. GGG is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. These ratings would make GGG suitable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year GGG was profitable.
  • In the past year GGG had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • GGG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • GGG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
GGG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGGG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • GGG has a better Return On Assets (15.94%) than 96.21% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of GGG (19.66%) is better than 89.39% of its industry peers.
  • GGG has a Return On Invested Capital of 18.47%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GGG outperforms 93.94% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GGG is significantly above the industry average of 10.12%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.94%
ROE 19.66%
ROIC 18.47%
ROA(3y)16.68%
ROA(5y)17.38%
ROE(3y)20.42%
ROE(5y)22.35%
ROIC(3y)19.39%
ROIC(5y)20.59%
GGG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGGG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • GGG has a better Profit Margin (23.33%) than 99.24% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GGG has grown nicely.
  • GGG's Operating Margin of 28.52% is amongst the best of the industry. GGG outperforms 99.24% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GGG has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of GGG (53.03%) is better than 94.70% of its industry peers.
  • GGG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 28.52%
PM (TTM) 23.33%
GM 53.04%
OM growth 3Y2.25%
OM growth 5Y2%
PM growth 3Y2.78%
PM growth 5Y3.1%
GM growth 3Y2.47%
GM growth 5Y0.49%
GGG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGGG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GGG is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, GGG has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for GGG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for GGG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
GGG Yearly Shares OutstandingGGG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
GGG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGGG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 17.50 indicates that GGG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 17.50, GGG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GGG has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.04. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.04 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.04, GGG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that GGG is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • GGG has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.01) than 84.09% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.04
Altman-Z 17.5
ROIC/WACC2.03
WACC9.11%
GGG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGGG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.15 indicates that GGG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 3.15, GGG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GGG has a Quick Ratio of 2.29. This indicates that GGG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • GGG has a Quick ratio of 2.29. This is amongst the best in the industry. GGG outperforms 81.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.15
Quick Ratio 2.29
GGG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGGG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.88% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.63% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.83% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.27% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.88%
EPS 3Y3.77%
EPS 5Y8.63%
EPS Q2Q%20.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.83%
Revenue growth 3Y1.43%
Revenue growth 5Y6.27%
Sales Q2Q%8.11%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, GGG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.35% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, GGG will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.34%
EPS Next 2Y9.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.44%
EPS Next 5Y11.35%
Revenue Next Year5.9%
Revenue Next 2Y5.27%
Revenue Next 3Y5.64%
Revenue Next 5Y9.3%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
GGG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGGG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B
GGG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGGG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 32.09, GGG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as GGG.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.68. GGG is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.35, the valuation of GGG can be described as expensive.
  • GGG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • GGG is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.09
Fwd PE 29.35
GGG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGGG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • GGG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • 65.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GGG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.6
EV/EBITDA 20.23
GGG Per share dataGGG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of GGG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.44
PEG (5Y)3.72
EPS Next 2Y9.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • GGG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.25%.
  • GGG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.18.
  • GGG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.84.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.25%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GGG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.45%!
  • GGG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • GGG has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.45%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
GGG Yearly Dividends per shareGGG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 35.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GGG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of GGG is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP35.14%
EPS Next 2Y9.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.44%
GGG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGGG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
GGG Dividend Payout.GGG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GGG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GRACO INC

NYSE:GGG (2/13/2026, 8:13:19 PM)

After market: 94.67 0 (0%)

94.67

+0.39 (+0.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)01-26
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners91.17%
Inst Owner Change0.9%
Ins Owners0.85%
Ins Owner Change2.96%
Market Cap15.70B
Revenue(TTM)2.24B
Net Income(TTM)521.84M
Analysts72.94
Price Target98.39 (3.93%)
Short Float %2.55%
Short Ratio4.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.25%
Yearly Dividend1.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.45%
DP35.14%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-16
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.04%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.17%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.44%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.58%
Max EPS beat(4)2.02%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.66%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.65%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.06%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.42%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.55%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.69%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.99%
PT rev (1m)5.3%
PT rev (3m)5.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.09
Fwd PE 29.35
P/S 7.02
P/FCF 24.6
P/OCF 22.96
P/B 5.91
P/tB 8.89
EV/EBITDA 20.23
EPS(TTM)2.95
EY3.12%
EPS(NY)3.23
Fwd EY3.41%
FCF(TTM)3.85
FCFY4.06%
OCF(TTM)4.12
OCFY4.36%
SpS13.49
BVpS16.01
TBVpS10.64
PEG (NY)3.44
PEG (5Y)3.72
Graham Number32.6
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.94%
ROE 19.66%
ROCE 22.72%
ROIC 18.47%
ROICexc 23.69%
ROICexgc 39.68%
OM 28.52%
PM (TTM) 23.33%
GM 53.04%
FCFM 28.52%
ROA(3y)16.68%
ROA(5y)17.38%
ROE(3y)20.42%
ROE(5y)22.35%
ROIC(3y)19.39%
ROIC(5y)20.59%
ROICexc(3y)25.2%
ROICexc(5y)27%
ROICexgc(3y)38.22%
ROICexgc(5y)40.95%
ROCE(3y)23.92%
ROCE(5y)25.45%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.33%
OM growth 3Y2.25%
OM growth 5Y2%
PM growth 3Y2.78%
PM growth 5Y3.1%
GM growth 3Y2.47%
GM growth 5Y0.49%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.04
Debt/EBITDA 0.03
Cap/Depr 42.51%
Cap/Sales 2.04%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 91.73%
Profit Quality 122.25%
Current Ratio 3.15
Quick Ratio 2.29
Altman-Z 17.5
F-Score7
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC2.03
Cap/Depr(3y)138.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)188.86%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.32%
Profit Quality(3y)106.75%
Profit Quality(5y)86.4%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.88%
EPS 3Y3.77%
EPS 5Y8.63%
EPS Q2Q%20.31%
EPS Next Y9.34%
EPS Next 2Y9.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.44%
EPS Next 5Y11.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.83%
Revenue growth 3Y1.43%
Revenue growth 5Y6.27%
Sales Q2Q%8.11%
Revenue Next Year5.9%
Revenue Next 2Y5.27%
Revenue Next 3Y5.64%
Revenue Next 5Y9.3%
EBIT growth 1Y11.88%
EBIT growth 3Y3.71%
EBIT growth 5Y8.39%
EBIT Next Year22.87%
EBIT Next 3Y18.15%
EBIT Next 5Y13.9%
FCF growth 1Y23.88%
FCF growth 3Y53.55%
FCF growth 5Y14.6%
OCF growth 1Y9.96%
OCF growth 3Y21.9%
OCF growth 5Y11.65%

GRACO INC / GGG FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to GGG.


What is the valuation status for GGG stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to GRACO INC (GGG). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is GRACO INC (GGG) stock?

GRACO INC (GGG) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for GGG stock?

The financial health rating of GRACO INC (GGG) is 10 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GGG stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GRACO INC (GGG) is expected to grow by 9.34% in the next year.