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GRMN

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Garmin Ltd. · Technology · Switzerland · $55.0B · Avg Vol: $280M/d

87
StockRank
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Q
81
V
37
M
66
P/E (TTM)
29.8x
ROE
21.9%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
1.5%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Garmin has strong quality at Q82 with M64, but value at V44 is below the calibrated floor. A genuinely good business at a full price, which is exactly the configuration the recalibrated bar refuses without corroboration.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Garmin Ltd. is a global leader in GPS navigation technology, designing, manufacturing, and marketing a diverse range of products across automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor, and fitness markets. The company's competitive moat stems from its strong brand reputation, deep engineering expertise, vertical integration in manufacturing, and a relentless focus on innovation that caters to specialized niche markets.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue4.9B5.2B6.3B7.2B14.2%7.7B8.1B9.0B11.2%
EPS5.066.747.358.6519.6%9.7110.2111.1013.3%
Shares191.6M191.8M192.5M192.6M+0.5%192.9M
Debt114.5M113.0M134.9M164.8M12.9%226.9M
Equity6.2B7.0B7.8B9.0B13.1%
Op CF788.3M1.4B1.4B1.6B27.5%2.0B
Inv CF-145.1M-333.0M-393.3M-645.2M
Fin CF-840.6M-636.5M-626.9M-844.1M
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PRICE (1Y)+16.5%
237256275294313Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$285.19
RSI (14)
14.0
52W High
$314.28
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
81
ROIC
20.2%86.0
ROE
21.9%83.2
GP/Assets
41.9%82.3
Op. Margin
30.4%92.3
FCF/Assets
7.4%69.7
Piotroski
780.7
Int. Cover
50.0x84.8
D/E Ratio
0.03x80.4
Current Ratio
3.03x72.5
Value
37
P/E (TTM)
29.8x50.4
EV/EBITDA
23.0x41.4
P/FCF
67.9x27.5
P/B
6.2x23.2
P/S
7.3x25.8
Div Yield
1.5%52.2
Momentum
66
52W High %
91%89.1
RS 6M
1%56.2
SMA 50/200
1.14x71.4
EPS Rev 4W
+6.4%85.2
EPS Rev 12W
+6.4%79.1
EPS Improve
+13%22.8
Q Growth
35%52.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$55.0B
P/E (Forward)
26.3x
Gross Margin
60.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of GRMN are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
GRMNGarmin Ltd.(you)$55.0B87Strong Buy
KEYS.MXKeysight Technologies, Inc.$53.2B92Strong Buy
2360.TWChroma ATE Inc.$26.1B79Buy
6861.TKeyence Corporation$125.7B76Buy
TDYTeledyne Technologies Incorporated$28.8B70Buy
HEXA-B.STHexagon AB (publ)$28.2B65Hold
CGNXCognex Corporation$10.2B82Strong Buy
7701.TShimadzu Corporation$7.5B90Strong Buy
COHRCoherent Corp.$54.7B43Hold
6856.THORIBA, Ltd.$6.1B85Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 7.5% · P/E 29.9x · Gross margin 33.3%

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN): Stock Score Summary

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 87/100 based on Quality (81/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Garmin has strong quality at Q82 with M64, but value at V44 is below the calibrated floor. A genuinely good business at a full price, which is exactly the configuration the recalibrated bar refuses without corroboration.

Garmin Ltd. is a global leader in GPS navigation technology, designing, manufacturing, and marketing a diverse range of products across automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor, and fitness markets. The company's competitive moat stems from its strong brand reputation, deep engineering expertise, vertical integration in manufacturing, and a relentless focus on innovation that caters to specialized niche markets.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$285.19
Market Cap$55.0B
P/E (TTM)29.77
P/E (Forward)26.31
Price/Book6.18
Return on Equity21.9%
Return on Invested Capital20.2%
Debt/Equity0.03x
Gross Margin60.1%
Operating Margin30.4%
Revenue Growth11.4%
Dividend Yield1.5%
Free Cash Flow$810M

Garmin Ltd. operates in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry, part of the Technology sector (Switzerland).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garmin Ltd.’s (GRMN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) is 87/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (81), Value (37), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Garmin Ltd. have an economic moat?
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) has a Quality factor score of 81/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Garmin Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 87/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Garmin Ltd. in?
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry (Switzerland).