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GNTX

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Gentex Corporation · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $4.8B · Avg Vol: $52M/d

85
StockRank
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Q
78
V
54
M
49
P/E (TTM)
12.2x
ROE
16.4%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
2.1%
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%2.6B2.7B2.8B5.3%
EPS1.361.841.771.748.6%1.892.022.1310.6%
Shares234.2M231.5M227.2M215.4M-8.0%210.7M
Debt3.8M11.2M
Equity2.1B2.3B2.5B2.5B6.4%
Op CF338.2M537.2M498.2M587.1M20.2%594.1M
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)-4.1%
22.1322.6323.1323.6224.12Jul 30Aug 20Sep 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$22.68
RSI (14)
37.6
52W High
$28.80
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
78
ROIC
19.1%84.4
ROE
16.4%77.0
GP/Assets
30.8%58.6
Op. Margin
19.0%89.3
FCF/Assets
9.1%78.5
Piotroski
667.4
Int. Cover
50.0x89.5
D/E Ratio
0.00x95.4
Current Ratio
3.04x84.2
Value
54
P/E (TTM)
12.2x71.1
EV/EBITDA
7.8x66.9
P/FCF
18.0x45.3
P/B
1.9x45.3
P/S
1.9x29.8
Div Yield
2.1%40.9
Momentum
49
52W High %
79%57.9
RS 6M
-7%62.4
SMA 50/200
1.01x59.6
EPS Rev 4W
-0.3%19.2
EPS Rev 12W
-0.1%39.4
EPS Improve
+17%32.4
Q Growth
19%55.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$4.8B
P/E (Forward)
10.5x
Gross Margin
34.3%

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)$4.8B85Strong Buy
GTXGarrett Motion Inc.$5.0B89Strong Buy
DORMDorman Products, Inc.$3.8B78Buy
VCVisteon Corporation$2.7B78Buy
LEALear Corporation$8.3B73Buy
PHINPHINIA Inc.$2.5B71Buy
BWABorgWarner Inc.$13.1B79Buy
1316.HKNexteer Automotive Group Limited$1.6B76Buy
DANDana Incorporated$3.3B59Hold
ALSNAllison Transmission Holdings, Inc.$10.4B66Buy

Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 19.7x · Gross margin 36.7%

Gentex Corporation (GNTX): Stock Score Summary

Gentex Corporation (GNTX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 85/100 based on Quality (78/100), Value (54/100), and Momentum (49/100) 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$22.68
Market Cap$4.8B
P/E (TTM)12.24
P/E (Forward)10.46
Price/Book1.92
Return on Equity16.4%
Return on Invested Capital19.1%
Debt/Equity0.00x
Gross Margin34.3%
Operating Margin19.0%
Revenue Growth-1.0%
Dividend Yield2.1%
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 85/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (78), Value (54), and Momentum (49) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Gentex Corporation have an economic moat?
Gentex Corporation (GNTX) has a Quality factor score of 78/100. 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 85/100. 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).