GENTEX CORP (GNTX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:GNTX - Nasdaq - US3719011096 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, GNTX scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GNTX was compared to 80 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. This makes GNTX very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GNTX was profitable.
In the past year GNTX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years GNTX has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GNTX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of GNTX (17.70%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
GNTX has a better Return On Equity (19.90%) than 97.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 19.83%, GNTX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GNTX is significantly above the industry average of 8.79%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (19.83%) for GNTX is above the 3 year average (16.39%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.7% | ||
| ROE | 19.9% | ||
| ROIC | 19.83% |
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
GNTX's Profit Margin of 17.04% is amongst the best of the industry. GNTX outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GNTX has declined.
GNTX has a better Operating Margin (20.25%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GNTX has declined.
The Gross Margin of GNTX (33.31%) is better than 92.50% of its industry peers.
GNTX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.04% | ||
| GM | 33.31% |
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.
There is no outstanding debt for GNTX. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 14.73 indicates that GNTX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 14.73, GNTX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.50% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for GNTX. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.73 |
ROIC/WACC2.02
WACC9.82%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.08 indicates that GNTX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.08, GNTX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.50% of the companies in the same industry.
GNTX has a Quick Ratio of 2.55. This indicates that GNTX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
GNTX has a Quick ratio of 2.55. This is amongst the best in the industry. GNTX outperforms 92.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GNTX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.35%.
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.
GNTX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.47% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.35%
EPS 3Y6.5%
EPS 5Y1.76%
EPS Q2Q%27.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.61%
Revenue growth 3Y10.14%
Revenue growth 5Y4.47%
Sales Q2Q%14.82%
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 14.48% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.37% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.7%
EPS Next 2Y1.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.62%
EPS Next 5Y14.48%
Revenue Next Year4.83%
Revenue Next 2Y5.33%
Revenue Next 3Y5.28%
Revenue Next 5Y7.37%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.92, the valuation of GNTX can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GNTX is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.82, GNTX is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.80, the valuation of GNTX can be described as correct.
GNTX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.24. GNTX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
GNTX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GNTX is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of GNTX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)8.5
EPS Next 2Y1.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GNTX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.73%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.88, GNTX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
GNTX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
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
22.32% 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.
DP22.32%
EPS Next 2Y1.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.62%
NASDAQ:GNTX (8/19/2025, 11:42:09 AM)
27.595
+0.41 (+1.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.59%
Inst Owner Change-1.77%
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner Change14.1%
Market Cap6.20B
Analysts75
Price Target29.98 (8.64%)
Short Float %3.2%
Short Ratio2.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.12%
DP22.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.61%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.18%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-29.75%
Max EPS beat(4)8.7%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.89%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.03%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.51%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.75%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.32%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.17%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.46%
PT rev (1m)10.16%
PT rev (3m)11.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.8 | ||
| P/S | 2.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 12 | ||
| P/B | 2.51 | ||
| P/tB | 3.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.48 |
EPS(TTM)1.85
EY6.7%
EPS(NY)1.86
Fwd EY6.76%
FCF(TTM)1.6
FCFY5.79%
OCF(TTM)2.3
OCFY8.33%
SpS12.86
BVpS11.01
TBVpS8.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)8.5
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.7% | ||
| ROE | 19.9% | ||
| ROCE | 23.27% | ||
| ROIC | 19.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.12% | ||
| OM | 20.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.04% | ||
| GM | 33.31% | ||
| FCFM | 12.42% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-8.78%
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 163.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 72.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.73 |
F-Score8
WACC9.82%
ROIC/WACC2.02
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)3.35%
EPS 3Y6.5%
EPS 5Y1.76%
EPS Q2Q%27.03%
EPS Next Y-8.7%
EPS Next 2Y1.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.62%
EPS Next 5Y14.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.61%
Revenue growth 3Y10.14%
Revenue growth 5Y4.47%
Sales Q2Q%14.82%
Revenue Next Year4.83%
Revenue Next 2Y5.33%
Revenue Next 3Y5.28%
Revenue Next 5Y7.37%
EBIT growth 1Y14.37%
EBIT growth 3Y4.57%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.83%
EBIT Next Year13.25%
EBIT Next 3Y9.99%
EBIT Next 5Y12.58%
FCF growth 1Y108.11%
FCF growth 3Y6.42%
FCF growth 5Y-3.67%
OCF growth 1Y50.64%
OCF growth 3Y11.21%
OCF growth 5Y-0.31%