GRIFFON CORP (GFF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GFF - US3984331021 - Common Stock
76.82 USD
-0.41 (-0.53%)
Taking everything into account, GFF scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GFF was compared to 41 industry peers in the Building Products industry. While GFF has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. GFF is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GFF had positive earnings in the past year.
GFF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GFF had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
GFF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of GFF (2.48%) is worse than 68.29% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 69.09%, GFF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
GFF has a better Return On Invested Capital (20.55%) than 87.80% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GFF is significantly above the industry average of 12.52%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.68%) for GFF is below the current ROIC(20.55%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.48% | ||
| ROE | 69.09% | ||
| ROIC | 20.56% |
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
With a Profit Margin value of 2.03%, GFF is not doing good in the industry: 68.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GFF has declined.
The Operating Margin of GFF (17.85%) is better than 70.73% of its industry peers.
GFF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GFF has a Gross Margin of 41.99%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GFF outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GFF has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.03% | ||
| GM | 41.99% |
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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
The debt/assets ratio for GFF is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.67 indicates that GFF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of GFF (3.67) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GFF is 4.65, which is a neutral value as it means it would take GFF, 4.65 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.65, GFF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.78% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 18.99 is on the high side and indicates that GFF has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 18.99, GFF is not doing good in the industry: 92.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 18.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.67 |
ROIC/WACC2.16
WACC9.53%
2.3 Liquidity
GFF has a Current Ratio of 2.66. This indicates that GFF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
GFF's Current ratio of 2.66 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GFF outperforms 68.29% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.34 indicates that GFF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GFF's Quick ratio of 1.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GFF outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GFF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.33%, which is quite good.
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 -3.95%.
Measured over the past years, GFF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.05% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.33%
EPS 3Y11.53%
EPS 5Y28.43%
EPS Q2Q%4.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.95%
Revenue growth 3Y-4%
Revenue growth 5Y4.05%
Sales Q2Q%0.38%
3.2 Future
GFF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.65% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, GFF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.79%
EPS Next 2Y10.26%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5Y10.65%
Revenue Next Year1.51%
Revenue Next 2Y2.34%
Revenue Next 3Y2.53%
Revenue Next 5Y2.65%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.57, which indicates a correct valuation of GFF.
73.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GFF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
GFF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.76.
GFF is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.83.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GFF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GFF is cheaper than 75.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.96. GFF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
70.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GFF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GFF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
GFF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.34
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y10.26%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GFF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.20%.
GFF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.31.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.20, GFF pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GFF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 18.06%!
GFF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
77.66% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GFF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
GFF's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP77.66%
EPS Next 2Y10.26%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
NYSE:GFF (12/12/2025, 2:30:57 PM)
76.82
-0.41 (-0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.49%
Inst Owner Change-2.17%
Ins Owners11.28%
Ins Owner Change1.33%
Market Cap3.55B
Revenue(TTM)2.52B
Net Income(TTM)51.11M
Analysts87.27
Price Target103.31 (34.48%)
Short Float %2.38%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
Yearly Dividend0.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.06%
DP77.66%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.13%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.61%
Max EPS beat(2)0.88%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.61%
Max EPS beat(4)15.26%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)18%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)24.52%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)53.06%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.6%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.6%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.12%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.3%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.07%
PT rev (1m)1%
PT rev (3m)3.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.99%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.83 | ||
| P/S | 1.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.98 | ||
| P/B | 48.01 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.52 |
EPS(TTM)5.66
EY7.37%
EPS(NY)5.99
Fwd EY7.79%
FCF(TTM)6.57
FCFY8.55%
OCF(TTM)7.7
OCFY10.02%
SpS54.51
BVpS1.6
TBVpS-13.13
PEG (NY)2.34
PEG (5Y)0.48
Graham Number14.27
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.48% | ||
| ROE | 69.09% | ||
| ROCE | 26.02% | ||
| ROIC | 20.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 37.45% | ||
| OM | 17.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.03% | ||
| GM | 41.99% | ||
| FCFM | 12.05% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 18.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.65 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 83.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.84 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 593.98% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.67 |
F-Score6
WACC9.53%
ROIC/WACC2.16
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)10.33%
EPS 3Y11.53%
EPS 5Y28.43%
EPS Q2Q%4.76%
EPS Next Y5.79%
EPS Next 2Y10.26%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5Y10.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.95%
Revenue growth 3Y-4%
Revenue growth 5Y4.05%
Sales Q2Q%0.38%
Revenue Next Year1.51%
Revenue Next 2Y2.34%
Revenue Next 3Y2.53%
Revenue Next 5Y2.65%
EBIT growth 1Y2.34%
EBIT growth 3Y8.32%
EBIT growth 5Y24.04%
EBIT Next Year16.51%
EBIT Next 3Y6.5%
EBIT Next 5Y9.14%
FCF growth 1Y-1.71%
FCF growth 3Y124.31%
FCF growth 5Y26.75%
OCF growth 1Y-5.63%
OCF growth 3Y72.47%
OCF growth 5Y21.58%
GRIFFON CORP / GFF FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GRIFFON CORP (GFF) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GFF.
What is the valuation status for GFF stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 are the PE and PB ratios of GRIFFON CORP (GFF) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GRIFFON CORP (GFF) is 13.57 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 48.01.
How sustainable is the dividend of GRIFFON CORP (GFF) stock?
The dividend rating of GRIFFON CORP (GFF) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 77.66%.