Gentex Corp (GNTX)
NASDAQ:GNTX
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Rating:81Outperform
Price Target:
$28.00
▲(23.73% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/27/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial quality—near-zero leverage, solid profitability, and robust cash generation—supported by a reasonable valuation. Technicals are moderately positive with improving momentum, though still below the 200-day trend. The earnings call adds cautious optimism via raised revenue guidance and product/VOXX progress, tempered by meaningful tariff/China and cost-pressure risks.
Positive Factors
Conservative Balance Sheet
Near-zero leverage gives Gentex durable financial resilience and flexibility: it can fund capex, R&D, buybacks and integration costs (VOXX) internally, withstand automotive cyclical downturns, and avoid refinancing risk. Low debt also supports steady investment in product roadmaps over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Tariff & China Exposure
Sustained trade barriers and tariffs create structural market access and cost-recovery risk. Capitalized tariff costs and large unrecovered payments impair margins and inventory economics, while a nearly 30% China revenue decline signals a durable regional demand and pricing headwind that could persist until policy resolution.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative Balance Sheet
Near-zero leverage gives Gentex durable financial resilience and flexibility: it can fund capex, R&D, buybacks and integration costs (VOXX) internally, withstand automotive cyclical downturns, and avoid refinancing risk. Low debt also supports steady investment in product roadmaps over the medium term.
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Gentex Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Gentex (GNTX) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$5.14B
Dividend Yield2.05%
Average Volume (3M)2.23M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.3
Beta (1Y)0.52
Revenue Growth14.48%
EPS Growth3.93%
CountryUS
Employees6,184
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.78
Shares Outstanding212,951,840
10 Day Avg. Volume1,855,440
30 Day Avg. Volume2,225,468
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-7.83
Price to Book (P/B)2.05
Price to Sales (P/S)2.02
P/FCF Ratio11.15
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.97
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.90
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.52
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.28
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.60Price Target Upside17.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.97
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.68B
Gentex Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Gentex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supplies digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass, and fire protection products in the United States, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through Automotive...
How the Company Makes Money
Gentex makes money primarily by selling products to automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their supply chains for installation on new vehicles. Its largest revenue stream is the sale of interior and exterior automotive mirrors—par...
Gentex Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 24, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 24, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a mix of encouraging operational and financial results—notably a 17% consolidated revenue increase, gross margin expansion, positive VOXX integration and strong technology launches—while also acknowledging significant headwinds such as a 29% decline in China revenue due to tariffs, continued commodity and tariff cost pressures, higher working capital and some regional unit declines. Management raised full-year revenue guidance and emphasized product-driven growth prospects (FDM, cabin monitoring, large area devices) that should offset production headwinds, signaling confidence in long-term growth despite near-term risks.Positive Updates
Consolidated Revenue Growth and VOXX Contribution
Consolidated net sales of $675.4M in Q1 2026, up 17% year-over-year; VOXX contributed $88.6M of revenue during the quarter and was ~9% above beginning-of-quarter forecast.
Negative Updates
Significant China Revenue Decline
China revenue was approximately $28M in Q1, down 29% year-over-year, primarily reflecting the ongoing impact of tariffs on exports to China.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Consolidated Revenue Growth and VOXX Contribution
Consolidated net sales of $675.4M in Q1 2026, up 17% year-over-year; VOXX contributed $88.6M of revenue during the quarter and was ~9% above beginning-of-quarter forecast.
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Company Guidance
For 2026 Gentex raised consolidated revenue guidance to $2.65–$2.75 billion while maintaining consolidated gross margin guidance of 34%–35%; management expects consolidated operating expenses (excluding severance/impairments) of $410–$420 million, an effective tax rate of 16%–18%, capital expenditures of $125–$140 million, and depreciation & amortization of $100–$110 million, and updated 2027 revenue to $2.8–$2.9 billion. The outlook is anchored to the mid‑April S&P Global Mobility forecast (Q2'26 global light vehicle production down ~2%, primary markets down >3%; full‑year 2026 primary markets down ~2%), assumes temporary new tariffs are effective for the full year, and notes approximately $15 million of IEPA tariff costs capitalized in inventory as of March 31 (cumulative tariffs paid ~$42 million, ~$5 million recovered); management attributed the raised revenue view to strong Q1 performance and VOXX results while maintaining margin guidance despite commodity, memory and tariff headwinds.Gentex Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
92
Very Positive
Cash Flow
84
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.63B | 2.53B | 2.31B | 2.30B | 1.92B | 1.73B |
| Gross Profit | 903.60M | 866.71M | 771.09M | 762.63M | 609.81M | 619.71M |
| EBITDA | 537.75M | 566.14M | 563.31M | 589.05M | 466.57M | 508.89M |
| Net Income | 388.42M | 384.84M | 404.49M | 428.40M | 318.76M | 360.80M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 3.00B | 2.93B | 2.76B | 2.68B | 2.39B | 2.13B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 175.05M | 151.03M | 255.62M | 240.79M | 241.76M | 267.74M |
| Total Debt | 10.81M | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 492.03M | 437.66M | 288.72M | 365.67M | 323.58M | 193.40M |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.50B | 2.49B | 2.47B | 2.31B | 2.07B | 1.94B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 466.30M | 458.04M | 353.54M | 353.57M | 191.77M | 293.33M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 575.70M | 587.13M | 498.21M | 537.25M | 338.20M | 362.17M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -287.37M | -266.90M | -202.08M | -299.42M | -172.74M | -113.11M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -410.13M | -407.90M | -289.25M | -230.15M | -209.02M | -410.12M |
Gentex Technical Analysis
Positive
22.63
Price Trends
22.57
Positive
22.95
Positive
24.06
Positive
Market Momentum
0.36
Negative
63.67
Neutral
82.30
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GNTX, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 22.63 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 23.28, above the 50-day MA of 22.57, and below the 200-day MA of 24.06, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.36 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 63.67 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 82.30 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GNTX.
Gentex Risk Analysis
Gentex disclosed 26 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Gentex reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Gentex Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | $5.14B | 13.31 | 15.67% | 2.05% | 14.48% | 3.93% | |
74 Outperform | $7.17B | 13.83 | 10.41% | 2.63% | 2.86% | 17.30% | |
74 Outperform | $3.16B | 19.20 | 11.08% | 0.57% | -2.04% | -43.19% | |
72 Outperform | $9.52B | 13.39 | 27.78% | 2.60% | 6.14% | 7.30% | |
71 Outperform | $14.73B | 40.73 | 6.34% | 1.24% | 2.36% | 34.03% | |
68 Neutral | $3.70B | 19.69 | 13.06% | ― | 5.04% | -10.80% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Gentex Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Gentex Shareholders Approve Directors, Auditor and Incentive Plan
Positive
May 26, 2026
On May 21, 2026, Gentex held its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, at which investors elected nine directors, including Leslie Brown, Steve Downing, and John C. Kennedy, to one-year terms expiring in 2027. The results indicate broad support for...
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