About Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX)
Gentex Corporation provides automatic-dimming and non-dimming rearview mirrors, and electronics for the automotive industry; dimmable aircraft windows for the aviation industry; and commercial smoke alarms and signaling devices for the fire protection industry worldwide. It designs, develops, manufactures, and markets automotive products, including interior and exterior electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, automotive electronics, and interior and exterior non-automatic-dimming rearview mirrors with electronic features for automotive passenger cars, light trucks, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans for original equipment manufacturers, tier one automotive mirror manufacturers, and various aftermarket and accessory customers. The company also provides photoelectric smoke detectors and alarms, audible and visual signaling alarms, electrochemical carbon monoxide detectors and alarms, and bells and speakers for use in fire detection systems in office buildings, hotels, and other commercial and residential establishments. Gentex Corporation sells its fire protection products directly, as well as through sales managers and manufacturer representative organizations to fire protection and security product distributors, electrical wholesale houses, and original equipment manufacturers of fire protection systems. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Motor vehicle parts & accessories
Sub-IndustryAuto Parts & Equipment
SectorAuto/Tires/Trucks
SymbolNASDAQ:GNTX
CUSIP37190110
Phone616-772-1800
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio4.86%
Quick Ratio3.97%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio17.68
Forward P/E Ratio13.66
P/E Growth1.52
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.79 billion
Price / Sales3.42
Cash Flow$1.5318 per share
Price / Cash14.63
Book Value$7.22 per share
Price / Book3.10
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.28
Net Income$406.79 million
Net Margins22.66%
Return on Equity18.35%
Return on Assets15.64%
Miscellaneous
Employees5,481
Outstanding Shares273,610,000
Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gentex's stock symbol?
Gentex trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "GNTX."
How often does Gentex pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Gentex?
Gentex declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, March 12th. Investors of record on Friday, April 6th will be given a dividend of $0.11 per share on Wednesday, April 18th. This represents a $0.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.96%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 5th. This is a positive change from Gentex's previous quarterly dividend of $0.10. View Gentex's Dividend History.
When did Gentex's stock split? How did Gentex's stock split work?
Shares of Gentex 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 Gentex stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.
How will Gentex's stock buyback program work?
Gentex declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program on Saturday, March 10th 2018, which allows the company to repurchase 20,000,000 outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Gentex's earnings last quarter?
Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) issued its earnings results on Friday, April, 20th. The auto parts company reported $0.40 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.40. The auto parts company earned $465.42 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $478.06 million. Gentex had a net margin of 22.66% and a return on equity of 18.35%. Gentex's quarterly revenue was up 2.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.33 earnings per share. View Gentex's Earnings History.
When is Gentex's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for GNTX?
9 analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Gentex's stock. Their predictions range from $23.00 to $29.00. On average, they expect Gentex's share price to reach $25.25 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Gentex.
Who are some of Gentex's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Gentex include Lear (LEA), BorgWarner (BWA), Icahn Enterprises (IEP), Allison Transmission (ALSN), Adient (ADNT), Delphi Technologies (DLPH), Dana (DAN), Tenneco (TEN), LCI Industries (LCII), Cooper Standard (CPS), Dorman Products (DORM), Meritor (MTOR), American Axle (AXL), Gentherm (THRM), Standard Motor Products (SMP), Modine Manufacturing (MOD), Lydall (LDL) and Stoneridge (SRI).
Who are Gentex's key executives?
Gentex's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Steven R. Downing, Pres & CEO (Age 40)
- Mr. Fred T. Bauer, Founder, Chairman Emeritus & Advisor (Age 75)
- Mr. Kevin C. Nash, VP of Fin., CFO, Treasurer & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 43)
- Mr. Scott Ryan, Assistant Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 37)
- Mr. Joseph E. Matthews IV, VP of Purchasing (Age 49)
Has Gentex been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about GNTX stock have trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Gentex earned a media sentiment score of 0.17 on Accern's scale. They also gave media coverage about the auto parts company an impact score of 45.87 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days.
How do I buy shares of Gentex?
Shares of GNTX can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Gentex's stock price today?
One share of GNTX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $22.41.
How big of a company is Gentex?
Gentex has a market capitalization of $6.61 billion and generates $1.79 billion in revenue each year. The auto parts company earns $406.79 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.28 on an earnings per share basis. Gentex employs 5,481 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Gentex?
Gentex's mailing address is 600 NORTH CENTENNIAL STREET, ZEELAND MI, 49464. The auto parts company can be reached via phone at 616-772-1800 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Gentex (GNTX)
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Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
9 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Gentex in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $25.25, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 12.67%. The high price target for GNTX is $29.00 and the low price target for GNTX is $23.00. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.78 | 2.63 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
5 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
5 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
7 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
5 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $25.25 | $25.25 | $22.50 | $22.0714 |
| Price Target Upside: | 12.67% upside | 8.37% upside | 4.80% upside | 8.51% upside |
Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) Consensus Price Target History
Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/20/2016 forward)
Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) Dividend Information
Gentex pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.96%. GNTX's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Wednesday, April 18. Gentex pays out 34.38% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 4/18/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $0.44 |
| Dividend Yield: | 1.96% |
| Payout Ratio: | 34.38% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
26.83% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
24.58% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 3/12/2018 | quarterly | $0.11 | 1.88% | 4/5/2018 | 4/6/2018 | 4/18/2018 |
| 11/27/2017 | quarterly | $0.10 | 2.02% | 1/4/2018 | 1/5/2018 | 1/17/2018 |
| 8/23/2017 | quarterly | $0.10 | 2.3% | 10/5/2017 | 10/6/2017 | 10/18/2017 |
| 5/18/2017 | quarterly | $0.10 | 2.12% | 7/3/2017 | 7/6/2017 | 7/19/2017 |
| 3/6/2017 | quarterly | $0.09 | 1.7% | 4/5/2017 | 4/7/2017 | 4/19/2017 |
| 11/30/2016 | quarterly | $0.09 | 1.95% | 1/4/2017 | 1/6/2017 | 1/18/2017 |
| 8/31/2016 | quarterly | $0.09 | 2.02% | 10/5/2016 | 10/7/2016 | 10/19/2016 |
| 5/19/2016 | quarterly | $0.09 | 2.27% | 7/5/2016 | 7/7/2016 | 7/20/2016 |
| 2/25/2016 | quarterly | $0.0850 | 2.35% | 4/5/2016 | 4/7/2016 | 4/17/2016 |
| 12/4/2015 | quarterly | $0.0850 | 2.09% | 1/5/2016 | 1/7/2016 | 1/20/2016 |
| 8/31/2015 | quarterly | $0.0850 | 2.24% | 10/5/2015 | 10/7/2015 | 10/16/2015 |
| 5/21/2015 | quarterly | $0.0850 | 1.97% | 7/2/2015 | 7/7/2015 | 7/17/2015 |
| 3/3/2015 | quarterly | $0.08 | 1.81% | 4/2/2015 | 4/7/2015 | 4/17/2015 |
| 12/2/2014 | quarterly | $0.16 | 1.75% | 1/5/2015 | 1/7/2015 | 1/20/2015 |
| 8/29/2014 | quarterly | $0.16 | 2.16% | 10/3/2014 | 10/7/2014 | 10/17/2014 |
| 5/15/2014 | quarterly | $0.16 | 2.22% | 7/3/2014 | 7/8/2014 | 7/18/2014 |
| 3/10/2014 | quarterly | $0.14 | | 4/2/2014 | 4/4/2014 | 4/21/2014 |
| 12/9/2013 | quarterly | $0.14 | 1.9% | 1/2/2014 | 1/6/2014 | 1/17/2014 |
| 8/20/2013 | quarterly | $0.14 | 2.48% | 10/2/2013 | 10/4/2013 | 10/18/2013 |
| 5/29/2013 | quarterly | $0.14 | 2.41% | 7/2/2013 | 7/5/2013 | 7/19/2013 |
| 2/19/2013 | quarterly | $0.14 | 2.91% | 4/3/2013 | 4/5/2013 | 4/19/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Gentex (NASDAQ GNTX) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 0.60%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 84.40%
Gentex (NASDAQ GNTX) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 3/12/2018 | Fred Bauer | Chairman | Sell | 946,200 | $23.33 | $22,074,846.00 | |  |
| 3/1/2018 | Joseph E Iv Matthews | VP | Sell | 1,060 | $22.51 | $23,860.60 | 22,180 | |
| 1/31/2018 | Scott P Ryan | General Counsel | Sell | 7,220 | $23.66 | $170,825.20 | 21,329 | |
| 1/30/2018 | James H Wallace | Director | Sell | 12,000 | $23.40 | $280,800.00 | 48,304 | |
| 1/30/2018 | Kevin C Nash | Insider | Sell | 7,874 | $23.40 | $184,251.60 | 34,062 | |
| 9/27/2017 | Kevin C Nash | Insider | Sell | 4,320 | $19.70 | $85,104.00 | 30,732 | |
| 9/27/2017 | Steven R Downing | CFO | Sell | 8,000 | $19.70 | $157,600.00 | 47,362 | |
| 8/7/2017 | Fred Bauer | Chairman | Sell | 239,400 | $17.33 | $4,148,802.00 | 5,771,128 | |
| 6/1/2017 | John A. Mulder | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $19.22 | $192,200.00 | | |
| 4/27/2017 | Frederick A. Sotok | Director | Sell | 19,000 | $20.84 | $395,960.00 | | |
| 4/25/2017 | Kevin C Nash | Insider | Sell | 1,694 | $20.65 | $34,981.10 | 36,746 | |
| 4/24/2017 | Joseph E Iv Matthews | VP | Sell | 9,996 | $20.31 | $203,018.76 | 20,100 | |
| 4/24/2017 | Scott P Ryan | General Counsel | Sell | 4,920 | $20.38 | $100,269.60 | 18,585 | |
| 3/30/2017 | John A. Mulder | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $21.28 | $212,800.00 | | |
| 1/31/2017 | Steven R Downing | CFO | Sell | 10,176 | $20.75 | $211,152.00 | 46,125 | |
| 1/30/2017 | Frederick A. Sotok | Director | Sell | 12,000 | $20.93 | $251,160.00 | | |
| 1/30/2017 | Kevin C Nash | Insider | Sell | 4,544 | $20.90 | $94,969.60 | 31,432 | |
| 11/18/2016 | Joseph E Iv Matthews | VP | Sell | 2,244 | $18.00 | $40,392.00 | 17,614 | |
| 10/25/2016 | James H Wallace | Director | Sell | 12,000 | $16.78 | $201,360.00 | 29,400 | |
| 10/25/2016 | Kevin C Nash | Insider | Sell | 6,210 | $16.68 | $103,582.80 | 31,830 | |
| 8/22/2016 | Fred Bauer | Chairman | Sell | 696,000 | $18.03 | $12,548,880.00 | 6,011,728 | |
| 8/10/2016 | John A. Mulder | Director | Sell | 20,000 | $18.07 | $361,400.00 | | |
| 7/26/2016 | Scott P Ryan | General Counsel | Sell | 5,132 | $17.77 | $91,195.64 | 14,446 | |
| 7/25/2016 | Gary F Goode | Director | Sell | 24,000 | $17.57 | $421,680.00 | 28,000 | |
| 7/25/2016 | Kevin C Nash | Insider | Sell | 6,412 | $17.63 | $113,043.56 | 31,432 | |
| 7/25/2016 | Steven R Downing | CFO | Sell | 8,820 | $17.62 | $155,408.40 | 49,615 | |
| 6/8/2016 | Fred Bauer | CEO | Sell | 351,700 | $16.45 | $5,785,465.00 | 6,076,728 | |
| 6/6/2016 | Fred Bauer | CEO | Sell | 266,300 | $16.42 | $4,372,646.00 | 6,591,628 | |
| 6/1/2016 | Joseph E Iv Matthews | VP | Sell | 2,140 | $16.50 | $35,310.00 | 17,510 | |
| 12/28/2015 | Scott P Ryan | General Counsel | Sell | 2,000 | $16.31 | $32,620.00 | 5,094 | |
| 11/5/2015 | John A. Mulder | Director | Sell | 6,000 | $16.61 | $99,660.00 | 71,104 | |
| 11/2/2015 | Mark W. Newton | SVP | Sell | 38,184 | $16.63 | $634,999.92 | 29,200 | |
| 10/28/2015 | Scott P. Ryan | General Counsel | Sell | 3,000 | $16.36 | $49,080.00 | 7,094 | |
| 10/27/2015 | Kevin C. Nash | CAO | Sell | 14,420 | $16.31 | $235,190.20 | 25,350 | |
| 10/23/2015 | Gary F. Goode | Director | Sell | 12,000 | $16.19 | $194,280.00 | 16,000 | |
| 5/12/2015 | Steven R Downing | CFO | Sell | 6,300 | $17.47 | $110,061.00 | | |
| 4/23/2015 | Joseph E Iv Matthews | VP | Sell | 15,140 | $18.11 | $274,185.40 | | |
| 3/31/2015 | Joseph E Iv Matthews | VP | Sell | 4,000 | $18.35 | $73,400.00 | | |
| 2/6/2015 | John A Mulder | Director | Sell | 12,000 | $17.25 | $207,000.00 | | |
| 2/3/2015 | Frederick A Sotok | Director | Sell | 21,000 | $17.28 | $362,880.00 | | |
| 2/3/2015 | Mark W Newton | SVP | Sell | 34,204 | $17.36 | $593,781.44 | | |
| 11/4/2014 | Fred Bauer | CEO | Sell | 534,000 | $32.79 | $17,509,860.00 | | |
| 10/24/2014 | Joseph E Iv Matthews | VP | Sell | 1,070 | $31.72 | $33,940.40 | | |
| 10/23/2014 | Bruce A Los | SVP | Sell | 22,530 | $31.11 | $700,908.30 | | |
| 10/23/2014 | James H Wallace | Director | Sell | 12,000 | $31.07 | $372,840.00 | | |
| 9/30/2014 | Bruce A Los | SVP | Sell | 9,382 | $26.92 | $252,563.44 | | |
| 9/29/2014 | Kevin C Nash | CAO | Sell | 1,800 | $27.36 | $49,248.00 | | |
| 9/29/2014 | Mark W Newton | SVP | Sell | 10,200 | $27.36 | $279,072.00 | | |
| 9/29/2014 | Steven R Downing | CFO | Sell | 2,000 | $27.36 | $54,720.00 | | |
| 8/27/2014 | John A Mulder | Director | Sell | 4,256 | $29.57 | $125,849.92 | | |
| 7/29/2014 | Bruce A Los | SVP | Sell | 8,848 | $29.11 | $257,565.28 | | |
| 7/28/2014 | Frederick A Sotok | Director | Sell | 6,000 | $29.02 | $174,120.00 | | |
| 6/25/2014 | Paul V Flynn | VP | Sell | 1,163 | $29.10 | $33,843.30 | | |
| 6/6/2014 | Bruce A Los | SVP | Sell | 3,400 | $29.61 | $100,674.00 | | |
| 5/5/2014 | Kevin Nash | CAO | Sell | 6,728 | $29.71 | $199,888.88 | 6,975 | |
| 5/2/2014 | Steven Downing | CFO | Sell | 1,750 | $29.68 | $51,940.00 | 15,475 | |
| 4/30/2014 | Mark Newton | SVP | Sell | 34,674 | $28.68 | $994,450.32 | 43,060 | |
| 2/11/2014 | John Mulder | Director | Sell | 12,000 | $31.43 | $377,160.00 | 74,308 | |
| 2/5/2014 | Frederick Sotok | Director | Sell | 5,500 | $30.58 | $168,190.00 | 13,848 | |
| 12/12/2013 | Bruce Los | SVP | Sell | 4,130 | $30.15 | $124,519.50 | 15,194 | |
| 11/26/2013 | Bruce Los | SVP | Sell | 2,000 | $29.82 | $59,640.00 | 15,194 | |
| 10/30/2013 | Gary F Goode | Director | Sell | 12,000 | $30.14 | $361,680.00 | | |
| 8/6/2013 | Wallace Tsuha, Jr. | Director | Sell | 12,000 | $22.77 | $273,240.00 | 5,000 | |
| 7/29/2013 | Steven A Dykman | VP | Sell | 10,986 | $22.24 | $244,328.64 | | |
| 6/28/2013 | Paul V Flynn | VP | Sell | 2,600 | $23.00 | $59,800.00 | | |
| 5/24/2013 | Steven A Dykman | VP | Sell | 13,476 | $23.68 | $319,111.68 | | |
| 5/8/2013 | Fred Bauer | CEO | Sell | 418,632 | $24.52 | $10,264,856.64 | | |
| 5/8/2013 | Mark W Newton | SVP | Sell | 3,840 | $24.37 | $93,580.80 | | |
| 5/8/2013 | Paul V Flynn | VP | Sell | 2,325 | $24.56 | $57,102.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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