GENTEX CORP (GNTX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:GNTX - US3719011096 - Common Stock
22.17 USD
-0.11 (-0.49%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to GNTX. GNTX was compared to 82 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. GNTX has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. GNTX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
In the past 5 years GNTX has always been profitable.
GNTX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 16.28%, GNTX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of GNTX (16.19%) is better than 96.34% of its industry peers.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.59%, GNTX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
GNTX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.76%, GNTX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GNTX has declined.
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.
GNTX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
GNTX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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
An Altman-Z score of 10.06 indicates that GNTX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 10.06, GNTX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GNTX is 0.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GNTX, only 0.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GNTX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.01) than 97.56% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that GNTX is not too dependend on debt financing.
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 | 10.06 |
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC8.76%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.15 indicates that GNTX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.15, GNTX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.74 indicates that GNTX should not have too much problems paying 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
GNTX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.81%.
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.
GNTX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.35% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.46, GNTX is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GNTX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.46. GNTX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.15, which indicates a very decent valuation of GNTX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GNTX is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.39, GNTX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as GNTX.
65.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GNTX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.28 |
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 GNTX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)41.52
PEG (5Y)7.1
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.
The stock price of GNTX dropped by -21.27% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.20, GNTX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, GNTX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| 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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
GNTX pays out 27.60% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of GNTX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP27.6%
EPS Next 2Y5.08%
EPS Next 3Y8.06%
NASDAQ:GNTX (11/19/2025, 2:58:32 PM)
22.17
-0.11 (-0.49%)
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 Cap4.87B
Revenue(TTM)2.31B
Net Income(TTM)395.58M
Analysts75.71
Price Target30.26 (36.49%)
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 | 12.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.15 | ||
| P/S | 2.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.79 | ||
| P/B | 2 | ||
| P/tB | 2.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.28 |
EPS(TTM)1.78
EY8.03%
EPS(NY)1.99
Fwd EY8.97%
FCF(TTM)1.82
FCFY8.2%
OCF(TTM)2.52
OCFY11.38%
SpS10.87
BVpS11.07
TBVpS8.29
PEG (NY)41.52
PEG (5Y)7.1
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 | 10.06 |
F-Score5
WACC8.76%
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%.