Gates Industrial Corporation plc (GTES) — Stock Score Summary

Gates Industrial Corporation plc (GTES) has a MoatMap StockRank of 83/100 based on Quality (59/100), Value (44/100), and Momentum (65/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Gates Industrial is a leading manufacturer of power transmission and fluid power solutions. As global manufacturing nearshores and automates to build regional resilience, demand for high-quality industrial belts and hoses is structurally rising. However, its cyclical exposure and debt profile prevent a high-conviction buy.

Gates Industrial Corporation plc is a global manufacturer of highly-engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions, including belts, hoses, and hydraulic systems. The company benefits from its strong brand reputation, extensive product portfolio, and leadership in specialized material science and engineering, with deep integration with OEM customers and a vast aftermarket distribution network creating high switching costs and a durable competitive moat.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$26.40
Market Cap$6.5B
P/E (TTM)27.48
P/E (Forward)14.00
Price/Book1.97
Return on Equity7.7%
Return on Invested Capital7.1%
Debt/Equity63.47
Gross Margin40.3%
Operating Margin12.9%
Revenue Growth0.4%
Free Cash Flow$364M

Gates Industrial Corporation plc operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gates Industrial Corporation plc’s (GTES) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Gates Industrial Corporation plc (GTES) is 83/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (59), Value (44), and Momentum (65) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Gates Industrial Corporation plc have an economic moat?
Gates Industrial Corporation plc (GTES) has a Quality factor score of 59/100. 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 Gates Industrial Corporation plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Gates Industrial Corporation plc (GTES) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 83/100. 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 Gates Industrial Corporation plc in?
Gates Industrial Corporation plc (GTES) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (United States).
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