GENTEX CORP (GNTX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:GNTX - US3719011096 - Common Stock
22.4448 USD
+0.61 (+2.82%)
Taking everything into account, GNTX scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GNTX was compared to 82 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making GNTX a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. GNTX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GNTX had positive earnings in the past year.
GNTX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GNTX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years GNTX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 14.06%, GNTX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of GNTX (16.28%) is better than 93.90% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.19%, GNTX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GNTX is significantly above the industry average of 8.55%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.06% | ||
| ROE | 16.28% | ||
| ROIC | 16.19% |
ROA(3y)14.7%
ROA(5y)15.27%
ROE(3y)16.54%
ROE(5y)17.08%
ROIC(3y)16.39%
ROIC(5y)16.87%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.59%, GNTX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GNTX has declined.
GNTX has a better Operating Margin (19.76%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
GNTX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 33.54%, GNTX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.46% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GNTX has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.59% | ||
| GM | 33.54% |
OM growth 3Y-5.06%
OM growth 5Y-5.07%
PM growth 3Y-5.63%
PM growth 5Y-5.25%
GM growth 3Y-2.35%
GM growth 5Y-2.08%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
GNTX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GNTX has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, GNTX has less shares outstanding
GNTX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
GNTX has an Altman-Z score of 9.91. This indicates that GNTX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
GNTX has a better Altman-Z score (9.91) than 95.12% of its industry peers.
GNTX has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.01. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GNTX's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.01 is amongst the best of the industry. GNTX outperforms 97.56% of its industry peers.
GNTX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GNTX (0.00) is better than 93.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.91 |
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
GNTX has a Current Ratio of 3.15. This indicates that GNTX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
GNTX has a Current ratio of 3.15. This is amongst the best in the industry. GNTX outperforms 90.24% of its industry peers.
GNTX has a Quick Ratio of 1.74. This is a normal value and indicates that GNTX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.74, GNTX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for GNTX have decreased by -4.81% in the last year.
GNTX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.76% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.61% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, GNTX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.47% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.81%
EPS 3Y6.5%
EPS 5Y1.76%
EPS Q2Q%-13.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.61%
Revenue growth 3Y10.14%
Revenue growth 5Y4.47%
Sales Q2Q%7.68%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, GNTX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.88% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GNTX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.3%
EPS Next 2Y5.08%
EPS Next 3Y8.06%
EPS Next 5Y13.88%
Revenue Next Year6.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.96%
Revenue Next 3Y5.71%
Revenue Next 5Y7.35%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.61, the valuation of GNTX can be described as correct.
GNTX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GNTX is cheaper than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GNTX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.07), we can say GNTX is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.29 indicates a reasonable valuation of GNTX.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as GNTX.
GNTX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as GNTX.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GNTX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
GNTX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)42.03
PEG (5Y)7.18
EPS Next 2Y5.08%
EPS Next 3Y8.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.06%, GNTX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of GNTX has falen by -22.48%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.20, GNTX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
GNTX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GNTX has a limited annual growth rate of 1.12%.
GNTX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
GNTX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
27.60% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GNTX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
GNTX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP27.6%
EPS Next 2Y5.08%
EPS Next 3Y8.06%
NASDAQ:GNTX (11/21/2025, 3:38:06 PM)
22.4448
+0.61 (+2.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.12%
Inst Owner Change-3.09%
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change-0.12%
Market Cap4.93B
Revenue(TTM)2.31B
Net Income(TTM)395.58M
Analysts75.71
Price Target30.26 (34.82%)
Short Float %3.24%
Short Ratio2.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.12%
DP27.6%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.18%
Max EPS beat(2)20.21%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.61%
Max EPS beat(4)20.21%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.86%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.72%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.94%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.2%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.2%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.07%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.46%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.52%
PT rev (1m)-2.1%
PT rev (3m)0.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.29 | ||
| P/S | 2.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.9 | ||
| P/B | 2.03 | ||
| P/tB | 2.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.11 |
EPS(TTM)1.78
EY7.93%
EPS(NY)1.99
Fwd EY8.86%
FCF(TTM)1.82
FCFY8.1%
OCF(TTM)2.52
OCFY11.24%
SpS10.87
BVpS11.07
TBVpS8.29
PEG (NY)42.03
PEG (5Y)7.18
Graham Number21.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.06% | ||
| ROE | 16.28% | ||
| ROCE | 19.03% | ||
| ROIC | 16.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.23% | ||
| OM | 19.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.59% | ||
| GM | 33.54% | ||
| FCFM | 16.72% |
ROA(3y)14.7%
ROA(5y)15.27%
ROE(3y)16.54%
ROE(5y)17.08%
ROIC(3y)16.39%
ROIC(5y)16.87%
ROICexc(3y)18.34%
ROICexc(5y)19.59%
ROICexgc(3y)26.09%
ROICexgc(5y)29.13%
ROCE(3y)19.23%
ROCE(5y)19.78%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.78%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.85%
OM growth 3Y-5.06%
OM growth 5Y-5.07%
PM growth 3Y-5.63%
PM growth 5Y-5.25%
GM growth 3Y-2.35%
GM growth 5Y-2.08%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 155.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 96.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 100.83% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.91 |
F-Score5
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC1.85
Cap/Depr(3y)172.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)129%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.03%
Profit Quality(3y)76.56%
Profit Quality(5y)85.99%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.81%
EPS 3Y6.5%
EPS 5Y1.76%
EPS Q2Q%-13.21%
EPS Next Y0.3%
EPS Next 2Y5.08%
EPS Next 3Y8.06%
EPS Next 5Y13.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.61%
Revenue growth 3Y10.14%
Revenue growth 5Y4.47%
Sales Q2Q%7.68%
Revenue Next Year6.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.96%
Revenue Next 3Y5.71%
Revenue Next 5Y7.35%
EBIT growth 1Y-25.05%
EBIT growth 3Y4.57%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.83%
EBIT Next Year13.25%
EBIT Next 3Y9.99%
EBIT Next 5Y12.49%
FCF growth 1Y92.87%
FCF growth 3Y6.42%
FCF growth 5Y-3.67%
OCF growth 1Y41.73%
OCF growth 3Y11.21%
OCF growth 5Y-0.31%
GENTEX CORP / GNTX FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GENTEX CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to GNTX.
What is the valuation status of GENTEX CORP (GNTX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to GENTEX CORP (GNTX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is GENTEX CORP (GNTX) stock?
GENTEX CORP (GNTX) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GNTX stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GENTEX CORP (GNTX) is expected to grow by 0.3% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of GENTEX CORP (GNTX) stock?
The dividend rating of GENTEX CORP (GNTX) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 27.6%.