Gentex Corporation (GNTX) fair value analysis
Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
GNTX price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedGNTX is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $21.01
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- 12-month range
- $20.70–$26.04
- Market cap
- $4.43B
- From 52-week high
- -19.3%
- Shares outstanding
- 211M
- Rank in Consumer Cyclical by discount to fair value
- #14 of 85
Last price is our stored weekly price from 2026-10-16, older than the 2026-10-19 run that built this page; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Gentex Corporation manufactures electro-optical products and components, with a primary focus on automatic-dimming rearview mirrors for the automotive industry. The company operates manufacturing facilities in the United States and internationally to serve automotive manufacturers and consumers worldwide.
GNTX currently ranks #14 of 85 Consumer Cyclical stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $4.43B
- P/E (trailing)
- 11x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $2.63B
- Net margin
- 15.5%
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.96
- Gross margin
- 37.0%
- Debt / equity
- 1.46
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 4.4%
- Shares outstanding
- 211M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- C
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The bottom quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Fairly Valued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 37 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $22.54
- 200-day average
- $23.26
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price below both averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $0.48 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 2.28%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 0 (no streak on complete calendar years)
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-10-07
- Last payment date
- 2026-10-21
Earnings how computed
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 6 beat, 2 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+16.0%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+6.7%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+2.3%)
2025-09 ▼ miss (-2.1%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+20.5%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+2.4%)
2024-12 ▼ miss (-12.2%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+12.8%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 3 buy · 6 hold · 0 sell (9 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Hold-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $27.3
- Target vs last price
- +29.9%
What our data shows for GNTX
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for GNTX, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $20.70–$26.04.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 37.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for GNTX
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent GNTX news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for GNTX is currently mixed, computed from recent coverage.
- Goldman Sachs Downgrades Gentex (GNTX) to Sell Amid Cost Pressures and Auto Demand Concerns (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-06)
TickrTrends take: Goldman Sachs' downgrade of Gentex to Sell, citing cost pressures and auto demand concerns, contrasts with TickrTrends' current Undervalued assessment of the Consumer Cyclical company. The divergence between this negative catalyst and the valuation verdict suggests that market pricing may not yet fully reflect either the headwinds flagged by Goldman or the potential value opportunity TickrTrends has identified. Valuation-focused investors should monitor whether the cost and demand pressures materialize in upcoming earnings reports, as these operational developments will be critical to validating or challenging the current undervaluation signal. - GNTX Downgraded by Goldman Sachs -- Price Target Lowered to $20 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-06)
TickrTrends take: Goldman Sachs lowered its price target for GNTX to $20, representing a potential shift in analyst sentiment that contrasts with TickrTrends' current undervalued assessment. For valuation-focused investors, this downgrade warrants attention to whether the market will reprice GNTX shares closer to Goldman's target or whether the divergence reflects different assumptions about the Consumer Cyclical sector's near-term prospects. The timing of this analyst action provides an important data point for monitoring whether the undervalued verdict will hold or if additional negative revisions could emerge. - Gentex: Shares Are Cheap Enough To Upgrade, But I Am Wary Of Automotive Woes (NASDAQ:GNTX) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-06)
TickrTrends take: Gentex operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, which is sensitive to economic conditions and consumer spending patterns that directly affect automotive demand. TickrTrends currently derives an undervalued verdict for GNTX, suggesting the market may not be fully pricing in the company's value relative to fundamentals. A valuation-focused reader should monitor automotive industry trends and production levels, as weakness in this cyclical end market could pressure earnings regardless of current share price assessments.
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-05 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — GNTX has experienced a shift in its technical positioning this week, with its 50/200-day trend state declining from mixed to downtrend. The stock's sector discount rank has moved from 18th to 23rd, indicating a weakening position relative to other Consumer Cyclical sector peers on valuation metrics. Despite these downward movements in trend and relative valuation ranking, the stock maintains an undervalued verdict according to TickrTrends' derived indicators.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is GNTX stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), GNTX is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is GNTX's TickrTrends verdict?
GNTX's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does GNTX compare to other Consumer Cyclical stocks?
GNTX ranks #14 of 85 Consumer Cyclical stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is GNTX overbought or oversold?
GNTX's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does GNTX pay a dividend?
Yes. GNTX paid $0.48 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 2.28% yield on TickrTrends' last price. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-10-07.
Does GNTX usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters GNTX beat the consensus estimate 6 times and missed 2 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about GNTX?
Of 9 analysts covering GNTX, 3 rate it a buy, 6 a hold and 0 a sell - hold-leaning, with a consensus price target of $27.3 (+29.9% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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