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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1115
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Automobiles And Trucks
$6.2B
Steve R. Downing
Gentex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supplies digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass, and fire protection products. It operates through Automotive Products and Other segments. The company also sells variable dimmable windows to aircraft manufacturers and airline operators. Gentex was incorporated in 1974 and is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan.
Headcount
5.5K
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = GNTX ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GNTX GENTEX CORP | 56 | 66 | 72 | 40 | 12.5x | 10.8x | 16.6% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 19.2% | 16.6% | 14.4% | 1.7% | 18.0x | $6.2B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
GENTEX CORP (GNTX) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 56.3/100. It ranks #1115 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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HQ Base
Zeeland, Michigan
In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
High profitability & efficiency — strong quality floor supports entry
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
No analyst ratings for GNTX.
View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 66 | 76 | -10DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 40 | 30 | +10ALPHA |
| VALUATION | 72 | 73 | -1NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 33 | 52 | -19DRAG |
| STABILITY | 87 | 92 | -5NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 37 | 30 | +7ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy 16.6% (sector -1.9%)
GM 34% vs sector 44%, OM 19% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A, R&D intensity 7.9%
Rev growth 14%, 10yr history
Interest coverage N/A, Net debt/EBITDA -1.4x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
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Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate GENTEX CORP (GNTX) as a Hold with a composite score of 56.3/100 at a current price of $23.78. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
GENTEX CORP holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 56.3/100 places it at rank #1115 in our full universe.
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Returns on equity of 16.6% exceed cost of capital.
Value factor score of 72 suggests attractive pricing.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
GENTEX CORP represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns GENTEX CORP a Hold rating, with a composite score of 56.3/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1115 of 7,333 stocks, GNTX presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
GNTX earns a quality score of 66/100, indicating above-average business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 16.6% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 33.8% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of 16.6% (sector avg: 1.0%). Companies in this tier generally demonstrate consistent profitability and efficient capital deployment, though they may face some competitive pressure.
GNTX carries a solid value score of 72/100, pointing to an attractively priced stock relative to peers. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 12.47x, an EV/EBITDA of 10.76x, a P/B ratio of 2.07x. This score suggests reasonable compensation for the risks involved, with potential upside if the market recognizes the stock's underlying worth.
GENTEX CORP's investment score of 33/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 14.4% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of 14.1% (sector: 0.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
GNTX is currently showing below-average momentum at 40/100, which may indicate weakening institutional interest or negative sentiment shifts. Revenue growth stands at 14.4% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.59 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Investors should note that declining momentum can precede further price weakness, though contrarian opportunities sometimes emerge at these levels.
GENTEX CORP earns an excellent stability score of 87/100, reflecting low price volatility and a conservatively managed balance sheet. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 18.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). Stocks with this level of stability tend to act as portfolio anchors, providing downside protection during market corrections while still participating in broad market advances.
GENTEX CORP's short interest score of 37/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 18.00x). At $6.2B (mid-cap), GNTX carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
GNTX offers a modest dividend yield of 1.7%. While the income contribution is relatively small, even a small dividend signals management's commitment to shareholder returns and can serve as a signal of financial discipline.
GENTEX CORP is a mid-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1115 of 7,333 overall (85th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 16.6% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of 19.2% above the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While GNTX currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Stability (87) vs Investment (33) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 6% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
ROE 973% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 23% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
Insights from the Fourth Quarter 2025 13F Filing
Gentex (GNTX) declares a $0.12 quarterly dividend (2.04% yield).
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