(GNTX) Gentex - Ratings and Ratios
Auto-Dimming Mirrors, Smart Glass, Smoke Alarms, Garage Remote, Fire Sensors
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Description: GNTX Gentex
Gentex Corporation is a diversified manufacturer of high-tech products, including automotive parts, fire protection systems, and vision enhancement solutions. The companys automotive segment is a significant player, supplying electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, automotive electronics, and other components to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket customers. Gentexs fire protection segment offers a range of products, including smoke detectors, alarms, and visual signaling appliances, to commercial and residential customers.
From a financial perspective, Gentex has demonstrated a strong track record of profitability, with a Return on Equity (ROE) of 15.96%. The companys market capitalization stands at approximately $5.36 billion, with a forward Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 14.16. To further evaluate Gentexs performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, gross margin, and operating cash flow margin can be examined. For instance, Gentexs revenue growth has been driven by increasing demand for its automotive products, particularly in the Asian market. The companys gross margin has also been stable, reflecting its ability to maintain pricing power and manage production costs effectively.
In terms of product diversification, Gentex has been investing in research and development (R&D) to expand its offerings in emerging areas, such as nanofiber chemical sensing products and biometric identity authentication solutions. The companys eSight smart glasses, designed for consumers with visual impairment or eye conditions, represent another growth opportunity. By leveraging its expertise in digital vision and connected car technologies, Gentex is well-positioned to capitalize on trends in the automotive and healthcare industries.
To assess Gentexs valuation, metrics such as the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio, Enterprise Value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, and dividend yield can be considered. For example, Gentexs P/S ratio can be compared to that of its peers in the automotive parts and equipment industry to determine if the stock is relatively undervalued or overvalued. Additionally, the companys dividend yield can be evaluated in the context of its payout ratio and historical dividend growth rate to assess the sustainability of its dividend payments.
GNTX Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 5,982m |
| Sub-Industry | Automotive Parts & Equipment |
| IPO / Inception | 1990-03-26 |
GNTX Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -24.4% |
| Fundamental | 81.4% |
| Dividend Rating | 36.6% |
| Total Return vs S&P 500 | -21.0% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.73 of 5 |
GNTX Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.78% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 1.93% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 0.21% |
| Payout Consistency | 99.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 26.4% |
GNTX Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 85.7% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -78.3% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -21.9% |
| CAGR 5y | 1.79% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.04 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -1.30 |
| Alpha | -16.29 |
| Beta | 0.421 |
| Volatility | 24.70% |
| Current Volume | 2341.8k |
| Average Volume 20d | 2341.8k |
| Stop Loss | 26.3 (-3.2%) |
| Signal | -0.80 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0
| Net Income (401.1m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 143.1m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.13 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.47pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 30.40% (prev 33.47%; Δ -3.06pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.18 (>3.0%) and CFO 516.8m > Net Income 401.1m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-119.8m) to EBITDA (528.0m) ratio: -0.23 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 3.15 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (225.9m) change vs 12m ago -1.10% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 33.43% (prev 33.74%; Δ -0.31pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 85.91% (prev 85.02%; Δ 0.88pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| error: Interest Coverage Ratio cannot be calculated (needs EBITDA TTM and Interest Expense TTM) |
Altman Z'' 8.55
| (A) 0.26 = (Total Current Assets 1.06b - Total Current Liabilities 336.9m) / Total Assets 2.81b |
| (B) 0.52 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.45b / Total Assets 2.81b |
| (C) 0.17 = EBIT TTM 478.7m / Avg Total Assets 2.78b |
| (D) 3.83 = Book Value of Equity 1.46b / Total Liabilities 380.7m |
| Total Rating: 8.55 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 81.41
| 1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 5.90% = 2.95 |
| 3. FCF Margin 15.40% = 3.85 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.16 = 2.49 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 0.72 = 2.11 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 9.56% = 11.95 |
| 7. RoE 16.38% = 1.36 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 71.83% = 3.59 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 10.05% = 1.26 |
| 10. EPS Trend 31.41% = 0.79 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 10.67% = 1.07 |
What is the price of GNTX shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.80%, over one month by +18.48%, over three months by +18.59% and over the past year by -8.10%.
Is Gentex a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of GNTX is around 26.80 USD . This means that GNTX is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -1.4%.
Is GNTX a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 4
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 7
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the GNTX price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 30 | 10.4% |
| Analysts Target Price | 27.7 | 2.1% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 29.5 | 8.6% |
Last update: 2025-08-08 02:55
GNTX Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 141.1m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 15.0339
P/E Forward = 15.9744
P/S = 2.5084
P/B = 2.474
P/EG = 1.101
Beta = 0.822
Revenue TTM = 2.38b USD
EBIT TTM = 478.7m USD
EBITDA TTM = 528.0m USD
Long Term Debt = 43.8m USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 336.9m USD (from totalCurrentLiabilities, last quarter)
Debt = 380.7m USD (Calculated: Short Term 336.9m + Long Term 43.8m)
Net Debt = -119.8m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 6.22b USD (5.98b + Debt 380.7m - CCE 141.1m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 478.7m / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = 5.90% (FCF TTM 367.3m / Enterprise Value 6.22b)
FCF Margin = 15.40% (FCF TTM 367.3m / Revenue TTM 2.38b)
Net Margin = 16.82% (Net Income TTM 401.1m / Revenue TTM 2.38b)
Gross Margin = 33.43% ((Revenue TTM 2.38b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.59b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 4.27 (Enterprise Value 6.22b / Book Value Of Equity 1.46b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.72% (Interest Expense 2.74m / Debt 380.7m)
Taxrate = 14.34% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 67.7m / 472.2m)
NOPAT = 410.0m (EBIT 478.7m * (1 - 14.34%))
Current Ratio = 3.15 (Total Current Assets 1.06b / Total Current Liabilities 336.9m)
Debt / Equity = 0.16 (Debt 380.7m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 2.43b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.72 (Net Debt -119.8m / EBITDA 528.0m)
Debt / FCF = 1.04 (Debt 380.7m / FCF TTM 367.3m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.45b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 14.26% (Net Income 401.1m, Total Assets 2.81b )
RoE = 16.38% (Net Income TTM 401.1m / Total Stockholder Equity 2.45b)
RoCE = 19.20% (Ebit 478.7m / (Equity 2.45b + L.T.Debt 43.8m))
RoIC = 16.71% (NOPAT 410.0m / Invested Capital 2.45b)
WACC = 7.15% (E(5.98b)/V(6.36b) * Re(7.57%)) + (D(380.7m)/V(6.36b) * Rd(0.72%) * (1-Tc(0.14)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -1.25%
Discount Rate = 7.57% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 78.56% ; FCFE base≈368.5m ; Y1≈375.4m ; Y5≈413.3m
Fair Price DCF = 32.41 (DCF Value 7.29b / Shares Outstanding 224.8m; 5y FCF grow 1.65% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 71.83 | Revenue CAGR: 10.05%
Revenue Growth Correlation: -46.51%
EPS Correlation: 31.41 | EPS CAGR: 10.67%
EPS Growth Correlation: -60.92%
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