Gentex Corporation (GNTX) — Stock Score Summary

Gentex Corporation (GNTX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 93/100 based on Quality (80/100), Value (45/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Gentex is a high-quality compounder with a dominant moat in auto-dimming mirrors. However, it lacks a direct link to our 18-month macro themes, and global automotive production volumes remain sluggish, limiting near-term asymmetric upside.

Gentex Corporation is a leading supplier of high-technology products, primarily automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and integrated electronics for the automotive industry, alongside dimmable aircraft windows. The company's robust competitive moat is built upon its proprietary technology, dominant market share in its core automotive segments, and extensive patent portfolio, which creates significant barriers to entry. Gentex is a niche market leader, benefiting from increasing electronic content and safety features in vehicles globally.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$24.92
Market Cap$5.1B
P/E (TTM)14.07
P/E (Forward)11.30
Price/Book2.13
Return on Equity15.6%
Return on Invested Capital19.1%
Debt/Equity0.43
Gross Margin34.4%
Operating Margin18.8%
Revenue Growth17.1%
Dividend Yield1.9%
Free Cash Flow$266M

Gentex Corporation operates in the Auto Parts industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gentex Corporation’s (GNTX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Gentex Corporation (GNTX) is 93/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (80), Value (45), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Gentex Corporation have an economic moat?
Gentex Corporation (GNTX) has a Quality factor score of 80/100. 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 Gentex Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Gentex Corporation (GNTX) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 93/100. 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 Gentex Corporation in?
Gentex Corporation (GNTX) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto Parts industry (United States).