Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) — Stock Score Summary

Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 80/100 based on Quality (56/100), Value (18/100), and Momentum (88/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Generac Holdings manufactures generators, a potential second-order beneficiary of 'Energy Security Resurgence' (grid resilience). However, its very low Quality (Q:33) score, very expensive valuation (V:15), and 'STRONG_SELL' signal are prohibitive. This suggests it's not a quality compounder, and its potential macro tailwind is already more than priced in, or its underlying business model is weak.

Generac Holdings Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of power generation equipment, notably residential standby generators, portable generators, and evolving energy storage solutions. Its dominant market share in residential backup power, strong brand recognition, and expanding product portfolio into comprehensive home energy management provide a significant competitive moat. The company is poised to capitalize on increasing demand for energy resiliency and cleaner power alternatives.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$270.14
Market Cap$15.9B
P/E (TTM)76.24
P/E (Forward)22.10
Price/Book5.44
Return on Equity7.4%
Return on Invested Capital6.2%
Debt/Equity52.09
Gross Margin38.1%
Operating Margin11.1%
Revenue Growth12.4%
Free Cash Flow$115M

Generac Holdings Inc. operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Generac Holdings Inc.’s (GNRC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) is 80/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (56), Value (18), and Momentum (88) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Generac Holdings Inc. have an economic moat?
Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) has a Quality factor score of 56/100. 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 Generac Holdings Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 80/100. 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 Generac Holdings Inc. in?
Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (United States).
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