NASDAQ:GNTX Gentex - GNTX Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Gentex Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $30.22 -0.04 (-0.13%) (As of 02/3/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$29.80▼$30.3950-Day Range$26.64▼$30.2652-Week Range$23.28▼$31.91Volume1.70 million shsAverage Volume1.33 million shsMarket Capitalization$7.09 billionP/E Ratio22.22Dividend Yield1.59%Price Target$30.80 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Gentex MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.80 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside1.9% Upside$30.80 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.04% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.36Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.34Based on 30 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$734,973 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth18.97%From $1.74 to $2.07 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.06 out of 5 starsAuto/Tires/Trucks Sector43rd out of 96 stocksMotor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Industry18th out of 33 stocks 1.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingGentex has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $30.80, Gentex has a forecasted upside of 1.9% from its current price of $30.22.Amount of Analyst CoverageGentex has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.04% of the float of Gentex has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverGentex has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Gentex has recently increased by 0.41%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldGentex pays a meaningful dividend of 1.59%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthGentex does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Gentex is 35.29%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Gentex will have a dividend payout ratio of 23.19% next year. This indicates that Gentex will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 1.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreGentex has received a -49.44% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Gentex in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Car windows", "Car lighting systems", and "Car sensors" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Gentex is -4.36. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentGentex has a news sentiment score of 0.34. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 30 news articles for Gentex this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest10 people have searched for GNTX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Gentex to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Gentex insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $734,973.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.16% of the stock of Gentex is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions83.80% of the stock of Gentex is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Gentex are expected to grow by 18.97% in the coming year, from $1.74 to $2.07 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Gentex is 22.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 132.80.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Gentex is 22.22, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Auto/Tires/Trucks sector average P/E ratio of about 20.56.Price to Earnings Growth RatioGentex has a PEG Ratio of 1.14. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioGentex has a P/B Ratio of 3.43. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) StockGentex Corp. is a technology company, which engages in the design, development, and manufacture and supply of digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass, and fire protection products. The firm operates through Automotive Products and Other segments. The Automotive Products segment operates in virtually all the foregoing facilities. The Other segment operates in certain Zeeland, Michigan facilities, as well as research and development offices in Salt Lake City, Utah and Santa Clara, CA. Its products include automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, dimmable aircraft windows, and commercial smoke alarms and signaling devices for the fire protection industry. The company was founded by Fred Bauer in 1974 and is headquartered in Zeeland, MI.Read More Receive GNTX Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Gentex and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address GNTX Stock News HeadlinesFebruary 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comGentex Co. (NASDAQ:GNTX) CEO Steven R. Downing Sells 17,730 Shares of StockFebruary 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comGentex Co. (NASDAQ:GNTX) CFO Kevin C. Nash Sells 6,776 SharesFebruary 4, 2023 | Wall Street Watch Dogs (Ad)A gold storm is coming…“We are in the early stages of a mania – the calm before the storm.”...February 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comB. Riley Weighs in on Gentex Co.'s FY2024 Earnings (NASDAQ:GNTX)February 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJefferies Financial Group Equities Analysts Reduce Earnings Estimates for Gentex Co. (NASDAQ:GNTX)February 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGentex to Open Production Facility in Grand RapidsJanuary 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVLVLY or GNTX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?January 31, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comGentex Co. Expected to Post Q1 2023 Earnings of $0.37 Per Share (NASDAQ:GNTX)February 4, 2023 | Wall Street Watch Dogs (Ad)A gold storm is coming…“We are in the early stages of a mania – the calm before the storm.”...January 31, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comSeaport Res Ptn Weighs in on Gentex Co.'s Q1 2023 Earnings (NASDAQ:GNTX)January 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGentex to Return as Presenting Sponsor of the 25th Annual Michigan International Auto ShowJanuary 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGentex Corporation's (NASDAQ:GNTX) latest 3.0% decline adds to one-year losses, institutional investors may consider drastic measuresJanuary 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comGentex Co. (NASDAQ:GNTX) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsJanuary 27, 2023 | benzinga.comGentex Reports Q4 Earnings Below Street View As Costs BiteJanuary 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comGentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) Downgraded by StockNews.comJanuary 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comGentex (GNTX) to Release Quarterly Earnings on FridayJanuary 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comGentex Co. (NASDAQ:GNTX) Receives $30.80 Average PT from BrokeragesJanuary 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comOshkosh (OSK) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?January 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) Potentially Undervalued?January 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGentex to Demonstrate Emerging Automotive and Aerospace Technologies at CES 2023January 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGentex Schedules Fourth Quarter and Year End 2022 Earnings Release Date and Conference CallDecember 31, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comGentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) Shares Could Be 31% Below Their Intrinsic Value EstimateDecember 28, 2022 | seekingalpha.comGentex Corporation: Lack Of Visibility On The Demand SideDecember 17, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) five years ago would have delivered you a 39% gainDecember 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comGentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.12December 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Is Lear (LEA) Up 12% Since Last Earnings Report?See More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive GNTX Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Gentex and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address GNTX Company Calendar Last Earnings10/21/2021Ex-Dividend for 1/18 Dividend1/05/2023Dividend Payable1/18/2023Today2/04/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)4/28/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Motor vehicle parts & accessories Sub-IndustryAuto Parts & Equipment SectorAuto/Tires/Trucks Current SymbolNASDAQ:GNTX CUSIP37190110 CIK355811 Webwww.gentex.com Phone(616) 772-1800Fax616-772-7348Employees4,998Year Founded1974Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$30.80 High Stock Price Forecast$35.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$26.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+1.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.80 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.36 Trailing P/E Ratio22.22 Forward P/E Ratio17.37 P/E Growth1.14Net Income$318.76 million Net Margins16.61% Pretax Margin19.27% Return on Equity15.91% Return on Assets14.01% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio3.79 Quick Ratio2.17 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.92 billion Price / Sales3.69 Cash Flow$1.94 per share Price / Cash Flow15.56 Book Value$8.81 per share Price / Book3.43Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares234,580,000Free Float234,207,000Market Cap$7.09 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.92 Social Links Key ExecutivesSteve R. DowningPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorPaul FlynnVice President-OperationsKevin C. NashTreasurer, Chief Financial & Accounting OfficerNeil BoehmChief Technology Officer & VP-EngineeringScott P. RyanSecretary, Vice President & General CounselKey CompetitorsLearNYSE:LEAAllison TransmissionNYSE:ALSNDorman ProductsNASDAQ:DORMLCI IndustriesNYSE:LCIIDanaNYSE:DANView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCX InstitutionalBought 49,456 shares on 2/3/2023Ownership: 0.021%D.A. Davidson & CO.Bought 12,300 shares on 2/3/2023Ownership: 0.005%Ellevest Inc.Bought 2,882 shares on 2/3/2023Ownership: 0.003%Smith Graham & Co. Investment Advisors LPSold 3,277 shares on 2/2/2023Ownership: 0.055%Steven R DowningSold 17,730 sharesTotal: $535,623.30 ($30.21/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions GNTX Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Gentex stock right now? 5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Gentex in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" GNTX shares. View GNTX analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Gentex's stock price forecast for 2023? 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Gentex's stock. Their GNTX share price forecasts range from $26.00 to $35.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $30.80 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 1.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for GNTX or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have GNTX shares performed in 2023? Gentex's stock was trading at $27.27 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, GNTX stock has increased by 10.8% and is now trading at $30.22. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Gentex's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, April 28th 2023. View our GNTX earnings forecast. How were Gentex's earnings last quarter? Gentex Co. (NASDAQ:GNTX) posted its earnings results on Thursday, October, 21st. The auto parts company reported $0.32 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.04. The auto parts company had revenue of $399.60 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $422.07 million. Gentex had a net margin of 16.61% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.91%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 15.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.48 earnings per share. How often does Gentex pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Gentex? Gentex declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.12 per share on Wednesday, January 18th. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.59%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 5th. Read our dividend analysis for GNTX. Is Gentex a good dividend stock? Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.62%. The dividend payout ratio is 35.29%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, GNTX will have a dividend payout ratio of 23.19% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for GNTX. When did Gentex's stock split? Gentex's stock split on the morning of Friday, January 2nd 2015. The 2-1 split was announced on Friday, December 5th 2014. The newly minted shares were payable 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. What guidance has Gentex issued on next quarter's earnings? Gentex issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Friday, January, 27th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.20 billion-$2.20 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.19 billion. What is Steve Downing's approval rating as Gentex's CEO? 54 employees have rated Gentex Chief Executive Officer Steve Downing on Glassdoor.com. Steve Downing has an approval rating of 67% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Gentex own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Gentex investors own include Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Walt Disney (DIS), CVS Health (CVS), Micron Technology (MU), Pfizer (PFE), Visa (V) and NVIDIA (NVDA). What is Gentex's stock symbol? Gentex trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "GNTX." Who are Gentex's major shareholders? Gentex's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Maj Invest Holding A S (2.04%), Ceredex Value Advisors LLC (0.87%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.66%), Birch Hill Investment Advisors LLC (0.62%), Country Trust Bank (0.36%) and Bernzott Capital Advisors (0.36%). Insiders that own company stock include Gary F Goode, James A Hollars, James H Wallace, John A Mulder, Kevin C Nash, Ling Zang, Matthew Chiodo, Neil Boehm, Richard O Schaum, Scott P Ryan, Scott P Ryan, Steven R Downing and Steven R Downing. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Gentex's stock price today? One share of GNTX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $30.22. How much money does Gentex make? Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) has a market capitalization of $7.09 billion and generates $1.92 billion in revenue each year. The auto parts company earns $318.76 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.36 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Gentex have? The company employs 4,998 workers across the globe. How can I contact Gentex? Gentex's mailing address is 600 NORTH CENTENNIAL STREET, ZEELAND MI, 49464. The official website for the company is www.gentex.com. The auto parts company can be reached via phone at (616) 772-1800, via email at marketing@gentex.com, or via fax at 616-772-7348. This page (NASDAQ:GNTX) was last updated on 2/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. 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