GARMIN LTD (GRMN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:GRMN • CH0114405324
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256.89 USD
+0.36 (+0.14%)
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257.6 USD
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This GRMN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GRMN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year GRMN was profitable.
- GRMN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years GRMN has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years GRMN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- GRMN has a Return On Assets of 15.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GRMN outperforms 98.33% of its industry peers.
- GRMN has a Return On Equity of 18.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GRMN outperforms 88.33% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.78%, GRMN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GRMN is significantly above the industry average of 9.16%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (16.78%) for GRMN is above the 3 year average (15.16%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.13% | ||
| ROE | 18.54% | ||
| ROIC | 16.78% |
ROA(3y)14.93%
ROA(5y)14.23%
ROE(3y)18.31%
ROE(5y)17.66%
ROIC(3y)15.16%
ROIC(5y)14.86%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of GRMN (22.96%) is better than 98.33% of its industry peers.
- GRMN's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of GRMN (25.89%) is better than 98.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GRMN has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 58.74%, GRMN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- GRMN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.96% | ||
| GM | 58.74% |
OM growth 3Y6.98%
OM growth 5Y0.56%
PM growth 3Y4.66%
PM growth 5Y-0.63%
GM growth 3Y0.57%
GM growth 5Y-0.18%
2. GRMN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GRMN is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GRMN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- GRMN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- GRMN 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
- GRMN has an Altman-Z score of 17.26. This indicates that GRMN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 17.26, GRMN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- There is no outstanding debt for GRMN. 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 | 17.26 |
ROIC/WACC3.38
WACC4.96%
2.3 Liquidity
- GRMN has a Current Ratio of 3.63. This indicates that GRMN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of GRMN (3.63) is better than 68.33% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.60 indicates that GRMN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.60, GRMN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.6 |
3. GRMN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- GRMN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.68%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.78% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has grown by 15.06% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 11.59% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.68%
EPS 3Y18.53%
EPS 5Y10.78%
EPS Q2Q%15.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.06%
Revenue growth 3Y14.24%
Revenue growth 5Y11.59%
Sales Q2Q%16.59%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, GRMN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.62% on average per year.
- GRMN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.80% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.83%
EPS Next 2Y10.09%
EPS Next 3Y9.07%
EPS Next 5Y8.62%
Revenue Next Year11.47%
Revenue Next 2Y10.07%
Revenue Next 3Y9.4%
Revenue Next 5Y7.8%
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 decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. GRMN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.01, GRMN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GRMN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 70.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.78, GRMN is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.84, the valuation of GRMN can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GRMN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GRMN is more expensive than 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.54, GRMN is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 71.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than GRMN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- GRMN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates GRMN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of GRMN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.54
PEG (5Y)2.78
EPS Next 2Y10.09%
EPS Next 3Y9.07%
5. GRMN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- GRMN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.82%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.41, GRMN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, GRMN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of GRMN grows each year by 7.90%, which is quite nice.
- GRMN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- As GRMN did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.9%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
5.3 Sustainability
- GRMN pays out 39.90% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of GRMN is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP39.9%
EPS Next 2Y10.09%
EPS Next 3Y9.07%
GRMN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
256.89
+0.36 (+0.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners57.53%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners15%
Ins Owner Change-0.3%
Market Cap49.45B
Revenue(TTM)7.25B
Net Income(TTM)1.66B
Analysts54.67
Price Target251.96 (-1.92%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio2.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
Yearly Dividend3.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.9%
DP39.9%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date06-15 2026-06-15 (1.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.8%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.56%
Max EPS beat(2)14.17%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.23%
Max EPS beat(4)14.17%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)14.71%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)11.71%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.2%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.59%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.94%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.8%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.74%
PT rev (1m)2.07%
PT rev (3m)11.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.84 | ||
| P/S | 6.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 30.27 | ||
| P/B | 5.51 | ||
| P/tB | 6.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.36 |
EPS(TTM)8.56
EY3.33%
EPS(NY)9.57
Fwd EY3.73%
FCF(TTM)7.08
FCFY2.76%
OCF(TTM)8.49
OCFY3.3%
SpS37.64
BVpS46.62
TBVpS41.64
PEG (NY)2.54
PEG (5Y)2.78
Graham Number94.75
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.13% | ||
| ROE | 18.54% | ||
| ROCE | 20.23% | ||
| ROIC | 16.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.89% | ||
| OM | 25.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.96% | ||
| GM | 58.74% | ||
| FCFM | 18.81% |
ROA(3y)14.93%
ROA(5y)14.23%
ROE(3y)18.31%
ROE(5y)17.66%
ROIC(3y)15.16%
ROIC(5y)14.86%
ROICexc(3y)21.44%
ROICexc(5y)20.66%
ROICexgc(3y)25.02%
ROICexgc(5y)24.32%
ROCE(3y)18.28%
ROCE(5y)17.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.24%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.83%
OM growth 3Y6.98%
OM growth 5Y0.56%
PM growth 3Y4.66%
PM growth 5Y-0.63%
GM growth 3Y0.57%
GM growth 5Y-0.18%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 143.28% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | 81.91% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 17.26 |
F-Score8
WACC4.96%
ROIC/WACC3.38
Cap/Depr(3y)120.27%
Cap/Depr(5y)142.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.36%
Profit Quality(3y)87.09%
Profit Quality(5y)76.38%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.68%
EPS 3Y18.53%
EPS 5Y10.78%
EPS Q2Q%15.77%
EPS Next Y11.83%
EPS Next 2Y10.09%
EPS Next 3Y9.07%
EPS Next 5Y8.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.06%
Revenue growth 3Y14.24%
Revenue growth 5Y11.59%
Sales Q2Q%16.59%
Revenue Next Year11.47%
Revenue Next 2Y10.07%
Revenue Next 3Y9.4%
Revenue Next 5Y7.8%
EBIT growth 1Y17.7%
EBIT growth 3Y22.21%
EBIT growth 5Y12.22%
EBIT Next Year25.2%
EBIT Next 3Y13.95%
EBIT Next 5Y12.48%
FCF growth 1Y10.01%
FCF growth 3Y35.98%
FCF growth 5Y7.54%
OCF growth 1Y14.02%
OCF growth 3Y27.49%
OCF growth 5Y7.55%
GARMIN LTD / GRMN Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GARMIN LTD (GRMN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to GRMN.
What is the valuation status of GARMIN LTD (GRMN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to GARMIN LTD (GRMN). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of GRMN stock?
GARMIN LTD (GRMN) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GRMN stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GARMIN LTD (GRMN) is expected to grow by 11.83% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of GARMIN LTD (GRMN) stock?
The dividend rating of GARMIN LTD (GRMN) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.9%.