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GRACO INC (GGG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:GGG - US3841091040 - Common Stock

81.95 USD
-0.45 (-0.55%)
Last: 10/27/2025, 7:24:34 PM
81.95 USD
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After Hours: 10/27/2025, 7:24:34 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, GGG scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GGG was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. GGG gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. GGG is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. These ratings could make GGG a good candidate 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.
Each year in the past 5 years GGG has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GGG had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

GGG's Return On Assets of 15.41% is amongst the best of the industry. GGG outperforms 96.15% of its industry peers.
GGG's Return On Equity of 19.09% is amongst the best of the industry. GGG outperforms 83.85% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 17.64%, GGG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.85% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GGG is significantly above the industry average of 10.00%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.41%
ROE 19.09%
ROIC 17.64%
ROA(3y)17.66%
ROA(5y)17.52%
ROE(3y)22.12%
ROE(5y)23.57%
ROIC(3y)21.05%
ROIC(5y)21.26%
GGG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGGG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 22.72%, GGG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.46% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GGG has grown nicely.
GGG's Operating Margin of 27.20% is amongst the best of the industry. GGG outperforms 99.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GGG has remained more or less at the same level.
GGG has a Gross Margin of 52.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GGG outperforms 94.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GGG has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.2%
PM (TTM) 22.72%
GM 52.27%
OM growth 3Y0.31%
OM growth 5Y0.9%
PM growth 3Y1.29%
PM growth 5Y1.94%
GM growth 3Y0.7%
GM growth 5Y0.33%
GGG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGGG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GGG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for GGG has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GGG has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for GGG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
GGG Yearly Shares OutstandingGGG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
GGG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGGG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 15.41 indicates that GGG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 15.41, GGG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.92% of the companies in the same industry.
GGG has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.06. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GGG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.06) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that GGG is not too dependend on debt financing.
GGG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. GGG outperforms 83.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.06
Altman-Z 15.41
ROIC/WACC1.86
WACC9.49%
GGG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGGG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

GGG has a Current Ratio of 3.18. This indicates that GGG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.18, GGG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.23% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.27 indicates that GGG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of GGG (2.27) is better than 80.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.18
Quick Ratio 2.27
GGG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGGG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for GGG have decreased by -3.42% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, GGG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.75% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.85% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.13% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.42%
EPS 3Y4.34%
EPS 5Y7.75%
EPS Q2Q%2.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.85%
Revenue growth 3Y2.07%
Revenue growth 5Y5.13%
Sales Q2Q%4.65%

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 11.41% 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 9.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.33%
EPS Next 2Y8.24%
EPS Next 3Y9.48%
EPS Next 5Y11.41%
Revenue Next Year5.78%
Revenue Next 2Y4.98%
Revenue Next 3Y5.65%
Revenue Next 5Y9.34%

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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
GGG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGGG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 29.06 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GGG.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as GGG.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GGG to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.08), we can say GGG is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.34, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GGG.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as GGG.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GGG to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.09), we can say GGG is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.06
Fwd PE 25.34
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as GGG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GGG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GGG is cheaper than 65.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.73
EV/EBITDA 18.71
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 GGG does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of GGG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.49
PEG (5Y)3.75
EPS Next 2Y8.24%
EPS Next 3Y9.48%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GGG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.33%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.78, GGG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, GGG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.33%

5.2 History

The dividend of GGG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.78%!
GGG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of GGG decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.78%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
GGG Yearly Dividends per shareGGG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

GGG pays out 36.31% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
GGG's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP36.31%
EPS Next 2Y8.24%
EPS Next 3Y9.48%
GGG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGGG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
GGG Dividend Payout.GGG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GGG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GRACO INC

NYSE:GGG (10/27/2025, 7:24:34 PM)

After market: 81.95 0 (0%)

81.95

-0.45 (-0.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)01-26 2026-01-26/amc
Inst Owners90.99%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.85%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap13.58B
Revenue(TTM)2.19B
Net Income(TTM)498.06M
Analysts71.76
Price Target94.46 (15.27%)
Short Float %2.5%
Short Ratio5.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.33%
Yearly Dividend1.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.78%
DP36.31%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date10-20 2025-10-20 (0.275)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.58%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.04%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.34%
Max EPS beat(4)2.02%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.63%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.18%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.83%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.09%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.89%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.54%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.71%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.79%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.06
Fwd PE 25.34
P/S 6.19
P/FCF 21.73
P/OCF 20.19
P/B 5.2
P/tB 7.64
EV/EBITDA 18.71
EPS(TTM)2.82
EY3.44%
EPS(NY)3.23
Fwd EY3.95%
FCF(TTM)3.77
FCFY4.6%
OCF(TTM)4.06
OCFY4.95%
SpS13.23
BVpS15.75
TBVpS10.73
PEG (NY)3.49
PEG (5Y)3.75
Graham Number31.61
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.41%
ROE 19.09%
ROCE 21.56%
ROIC 17.64%
ROICexc 22.64%
ROICexgc 36.59%
OM 27.2%
PM (TTM) 22.72%
GM 52.27%
FCFM 28.51%
ROA(3y)17.66%
ROA(5y)17.52%
ROE(3y)22.12%
ROE(5y)23.57%
ROIC(3y)21.05%
ROIC(5y)21.26%
ROICexc(3y)26.67%
ROICexc(5y)27.9%
ROICexgc(3y)38.29%
ROICexgc(5y)42.21%
ROCE(3y)25.69%
ROCE(5y)26.03%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.63%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.63%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.14%
OM growth 3Y0.31%
OM growth 5Y0.9%
PM growth 3Y1.29%
PM growth 5Y1.94%
GM growth 3Y0.7%
GM growth 5Y0.33%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.06
Debt/EBITDA 0.05
Cap/Depr 47.39%
Cap/Sales 2.17%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 96.53%
Profit Quality 125.46%
Current Ratio 3.18
Quick Ratio 2.27
Altman-Z 15.41
F-Score5
WACC9.49%
ROIC/WACC1.86
Cap/Depr(3y)225.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)206.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.78%
Profit Quality(3y)78.75%
Profit Quality(5y)81.48%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.42%
EPS 3Y4.34%
EPS 5Y7.75%
EPS Q2Q%2.82%
EPS Next Y8.33%
EPS Next 2Y8.24%
EPS Next 3Y9.48%
EPS Next 5Y11.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.85%
Revenue growth 3Y2.07%
Revenue growth 5Y5.13%
Sales Q2Q%4.65%
Revenue Next Year5.78%
Revenue Next 2Y4.98%
Revenue Next 3Y5.65%
Revenue Next 5Y9.34%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.26%
EBIT growth 3Y2.38%
EBIT growth 5Y6.08%
EBIT Next Year17.91%
EBIT Next 3Y11.23%
EBIT Next 5Y12.88%
FCF growth 1Y57.16%
FCF growth 3Y16.79%
FCF growth 5Y12.12%
OCF growth 1Y12.6%
OCF growth 3Y10.81%
OCF growth 5Y8.23%

GRACO INC / GGG FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GRACO INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to GGG.


Can you provide the valuation status for GRACO INC?

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.


What is the valuation of GRACO INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GRACO INC (GGG) is 29.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.2.


What is the financial health of GRACO INC (GGG) stock?

The financial health rating of GRACO INC (GGG) is 9 / 10.