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GNTX

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Gentex Corporation · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $4.9B · Avg Vol: $64M/d

91
StockRank
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Q
79
V
49
M
61
P/E (TTM)
13.7x
ROE
15.6%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
2.0%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Gentex dominates the auto-dimming mirror market with roughly nine-tenths global share, producing consistently high margins, a net-cash balance sheet and a long record of buybacks and dividend growth, reflected in its strong quality score (Q79). The trivial insider selling is routine. Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.9B2.3B2.3B2.5B9.7%2.6B2.7B2.8B5.5%
EPS1.361.841.771.748.6%1.752.012.1210.4%
Shares234.2M231.5M227.2M215.4M-8.0%213.0M
Debt3.8M10.8M
Equity2.1B2.3B2.5B2.5B6.4%
Op CF338.2M537.2M498.2M587.1M20.2%575.7M
Inv CF-172.7M-299.4M-202.1M-266.9M
Fin CF-209.0M-230.2M-289.3M-407.9M
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PRICE (1Y)-10.9%
22.9023.6824.4725.2626.04Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$22.90
RSI (14)
37.0
52W High
$28.80
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
79
ROIC
19.1%86.7
ROE
15.6%75.9
GP/Assets
31.0%61.2
Op. Margin
18.8%89.1
FCF/Assets
9.1%79.2
Piotroski
666.9
Int. Cover
50.0x87.9
D/E Ratio
0.00x95.8
Current Ratio
2.72x81.4
Value
49
P/E (TTM)
13.7x64.1
EV/EBITDA
8.1x61.8
P/FCF
18.4x42.8
P/B
2.0x39.0
P/S
1.9x27.0
Div Yield
2.0%34.2
Momentum
61
52W High %
80%58.4
RS 6M
-10%65.1
SMA 50/200
1.04x71.7
EPS Rev 4W
-0.0%76.2
EPS Rev 12W
+2.4%80.3
EPS Improve
+27%38.8
Q Growth
4%46.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$4.9B
P/E (Forward)
10.8x
Gross Margin
34.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of GNTX are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
GNTXGentex Corporation(you)$4.9B91STRONG BUY
GTXGarrett Motion Inc.$5.9B90STRONG BUY
LEALear Corporation$7.2B94STRONG BUY
PHINPHINIA Inc.$2.9B88STRONG BUY
VCVisteon Corporation$2.8B89STRONG BUY
LKQLKQ Corporation$6.6B72BUY
DANDana Incorporated$2.9B69BUY
BWABorgWarner Inc.$13.2B79BUY
ATMUAtmus Filtration Technologies Inc.$4.4B61HOLD
DORMDorman Products, Inc.$4.0B61HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.9% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

Gentex Corporation (GNTX) — Stock Score Summary

Gentex Corporation (GNTX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 91/100 based on Quality (79/100), Value (49/100), and Momentum (61/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Gentex dominates the auto-dimming mirror market with roughly nine-tenths global share, producing consistently high margins, a net-cash balance sheet and a long record of buybacks and dividend growth, reflected in its strong quality score (Q79). The trivial insider selling is routine. Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance.

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$22.90
Market Cap$4.9B
P/E (TTM)13.70
P/E (Forward)10.82
Price/Book2.04
Return on Equity15.6%
Return on Invested Capital19.1%
Debt/Equity0.00x
Gross Margin34.4%
Operating Margin18.8%
Revenue Growth17.1%
Dividend Yield2.0%
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 91/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (79), Value (49), and Momentum (61) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Gentex Corporation have an economic moat?
Gentex Corporation (GNTX) has a Quality factor score of 79/100. 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 91/100. 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).