Gentex (GNTX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) is a global technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of automotive and aerospace products. The company’s primary business centers on automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and camera-based driver monitoring technologies. In the automotive sector, Gentex supplies exterior and interior mirrors with integrated electronics, connectivity features, and safety capabilities to many of the world’s leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). In aerospace, the company develops and produces electronically dimmable windows used in commercial aircraft, combining optical technology with lightweight materials to enhance passenger comfort.

Established in 1974 and headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex has evolved from a single-product operation into a diversified electronics supplier. Early breakthroughs in electrochromic technology during the 1980s laid the foundation for its automatic-dimming mirror business. Over the decades, Gentex has expanded its footprint and product portfolio through continued research and development, integrating lighting, sensing, and connectivity solutions to meet the evolving needs of mobility and transportation industries.

Gentex operates manufacturing facilities and technical centers across North America, Europe, and Asia, enabling the company to support a global customer base. Its products are found in millions of vehicles worldwide and in major commercial aircraft fleets. The company’s international presence includes design, engineering, manufacturing, and customer support hubs, which facilitate close collaboration with automotive and aerospace OEMs to develop customized systems and accelerate product deployment.

Leadership at Gentex is headed by President and Chief Executive Officer Fred Bauer, who co-founded the company and has guided its growth across more than four decades. Under his direction, Gentex has maintained a focus on innovation, quality, and strategic partnerships. The company continues to invest in next-generation technologies such as driver monitoring, biometric sensing, and smart cabin solutions, positioning itself at the forefront of connectivity and safety advancements in both the automotive and aerospace markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $26.11 to $26.53
• 50-Day Range: $25.63 to $29.06
• 52-Week Range: $20.28 to $31.48
• Volume: 5.19 million shs
• Average Volume: 2.32 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $5.78 billion
• P/E Ratio: 14.87
• Dividend Yield: 1.82%
• Price Target: $29.14
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Gentex Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Gentex scored higher than 89% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 8th out of 91 stocks in the auto/tires/trucks sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Gentex has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.22, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside Potential

Gentex has a consensus price target of $29.14, representing about 10.7% upside from its current price of $26.32.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Gentex has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 5.39%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Gentex are expected to grow by 5.39% in the coming year, from $2.04 to $2.15 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Gentex is 14.87, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 82.65.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Gentex is 14.87, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Auto/Tires/Trucks sector average P/E ratio of about 17.29.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Gentex has a P/B Ratio of 2.42. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.87% of the float of Gentex has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Gentex has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Gentex has recently decreased by 14.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Gentex pays a meaningful dividend of 1.78%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Gentex does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Gentex is 27.12%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Gentex will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.33% next year. This indicates that Gentex will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.40

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.87% of the float of Gentex has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Gentex has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Gentex has recently decreased by 14.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.00

News Sentiment

Gentex has a news sentiment score of 1.00. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.52 average news sentiment score of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 17 news articles for Gentex this week, compared to 12 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

4 people have searched for GNTX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Gentex to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Gentex insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.45% of the stock of Gentex is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

86.76% of the stock of Gentex is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

GNTX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GNTX shares performed this year?

Gentex's stock was trading at $28.73 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, GNTX shares have decreased by 8.4% and is now trading at $26.32.

How were Gentex's earnings last quarter?

Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) released its earnings results on Friday, July, 25th. The auto parts company reported $0.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.39 by $0.08. The firm's revenue was up 14.8% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Gentex's stock split?

Gentex's stock split on Friday, January 2nd 2015.The 2-1 split was announced on Friday, December 5th 2014. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the closing bell on Wednesday, December 31st 2014. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

How will Gentex's stock buyback program work?

Gentex's board initiated a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, July 16th 2025, which allows the company to buy back 40,000,000 outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This allows the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

Who are Gentex's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Gentex include Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. (0.42%), Rice Hall James & Associates LLC (0.19%), North Point Portfolio Managers Corp OH (0.15%) and Goelzer Investment Management Inc. (0.12%). Insiders that own company stock include Corp Gentex, Steven R Downing, Richard O Schaum, Kevin C Nash, Neil Boehm, James A Hollars, Kathleen Starkoff, Scott P Ryan, James H Wallace and Joseph B Anderson Jr.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Gentex?

Shares of GNTX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Gentex own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Gentex investors own include Chevron (CVX), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), Comcast (CMCSA), Humana (HUM), McKesson (MCK), American Water Works (AWK) and Charles Schwab (SCHW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/25/2025
• Record date for 10/22 Dividend: 10/08/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 10/22 Dividend: 10/08/2025
• Dividend Payable: 10/22/2025
• Today: 10/23/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/24/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Auto/Tires/Trucks
• Industry: AUTO/TRUCK - ORIG
• Sub-Industry: Auto Parts & Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:GNTX
• CIK: 355811
• Web: www.gentex.com
• Phone: (616) 772-1800
• Fax: 616-772-7348
• Employees: 6,184
• Year Founded: 1974

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Gentex: $29.14
• High Price Target: $32.00
• Low Price Target: $24.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +11.2%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.22
• Research Coverage: 9 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.77
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 14.81
• Forward P/E Ratio: 12.85
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $404.49 million
• Net Margins: 16.82%
• Pretax Margin: 19.81%
• Return on Equity: 16.86%
• Return on Assets: 14.90%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 3.15
• Quick Ratio: 1.74

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.31 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.49
• Cash Flow: $2.14 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 12.27
• Book Value: $10.87 per share
• Price / Book: 2.41

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 219,490,000
• Free Float: 218,501,000
• Market Cap: $5.75 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.84