Gentex Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 6/6
Gentex has a total shareholder equity of $2.5B and total debt of $0.0, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 0%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $3.0B and $492.0M respectively. Gentex's EBIT is $503.6M making its interest coverage ratio -42.1. It has cash and short-term investments of $175.0M.
Key information
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Debt to equity ratio
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Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | -42.1x |
| Cash | US$175.05m |
| Equity | US$2.51b |
| Total liabilities | US$492.03m |
| Total assets | US$3.00b |
Recent financial health updates
Recent updates
GNTX: Reset Expectations And New Products Will Shape Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts have reduced their average price target on Gentex to $22 from $25, citing recent research that incorporates more moderate assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, partially offset by a slightly higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Gentex shows a mix of views, with bearish analysts trimming price targets and one new initiation taking a more constructive stance.
GNTX: Future Margin Execution Will Support Bullish Long Term Earnings Profile
Gentex's analyst price target has been adjusted lower by about $0.91 as analysts factor in updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple, following a mix of new initiations and modest target cuts from recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Gentex reflects a mixed set of target adjustments, but there are still clear pockets of optimism that focus on the company’s ability to execute on its plan and support its current valuation framework.
GNTX: Future Auto Production And Capital Returns Will Support Higher Prices
Analysts have reduced their average price target on Gentex by a few dollars to reflect slightly lower assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, keeping fair value around $28.38. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Gentex reflects a slightly more cautious tone, with several firms trimming their price targets by US$1 to US$4 while keeping fair value estimates in a similar range.GNTX: Future Auto Production Outlook Will Support Higher Share Prices
Narrative Update The average analyst price target for Gentex has been reduced by $1. This reflects updated views on slightly softer revenue growth, a modestly lower profit margin, and a marginally higher assumed future P/E multiple.GNTX: Future Auto Production And Margin Management Will Support Higher Shares
The analyst price target for Gentex has moved slightly lower to $28.38 per share, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions around discount rates, profit margins, and future P/E expectations to support the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates cluster around a slightly lower fair value for Gentex, with several price targets trimmed by US$1 to US$4.GNTX: Future Auto Production And Cash Returns Will Support Higher Shares
Analysts recently trimmed their price targets on Gentex, contributing to a reduction in the implied fair value estimate from about $29.81 to $28.50. This reflected the incorporation of more moderate revenue growth, slightly lower profit margin assumptions, a modestly lower discount rate, and a small adjustment to the future P/E multiple.GNTX: Reset Expectations And Product Pipeline Will Shape Balanced Upside Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Gentex by $3 to reflect updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, signalling a more measured view on the stock’s upside. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts cutting their price targets by $3 are essentially signalling that they see less room for upside based on their updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue, margins and future P/E.Gentex: Shifting Model Mix And A Change In Strategy Hit Sentiment
Jan 14GNTX: Sector Tailwinds And Production Outlook Will Shape Balanced Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their price expectations for Gentex higher, with our fair value estimate moving from US$24.00 to US$25.00. This change cites updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, in line with recent Street target increases.Gentex's (NASDAQ:GNTX) Dividend Will Be $0.12
Dec 30
Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
Dec 23GNTX: Stronger Global Auto Demand Will Drive Shares Higher In Coming Years
The Gentex analyst price target has inched higher by approximately $2 to $32, as analysts cite stronger global light vehicle production, favorable currency and commodity trends, and improved U.S. auto demand forecasts supporting modestly better long term fundamentals. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates highlight a generally constructive but measured stance on Gentex, with price targets inching higher as analysts recalibrate forecasts for the broader auto cycle and Gentex's growth prospects.GNTX: Stronger Global Auto Demand Will Drive Shares Higher Through 2026
Analysts have nudged their average price target on Gentex modestly higher to $32.00 from $30.00, citing stronger global light vehicle production, favorable currency and commodity trends, and an improved U.S. auto sales outlook that supports slightly higher long term growth and valuation assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a cautiously constructive stance on Gentex, with multiple firms modestly lifting price targets while maintaining Neutral ratings.Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.12
Dec 01GNTX: Stronger Global Vehicle Production Will Drive Demand Through 2025
Analysts have increased Gentex's price target, with recent updates bringing the target up from $28 to as high as $32. This change is mainly due to robust global auto production and resilient market demand forecasts.GNTX: Robust Auto Demand And Solid Sales Will Drive Continued Share Outperformance
Gentex's analyst price target has been updated slightly lower to $30.06 from $31.25, as analysts balanced improved auto sector demand and favorable industry trends with updated fair value and profit margin assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent updates from major research firms highlight both positive developments and possible challenges for Gentex in the months ahead.Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) Just Reported Third-Quarter Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?
Oct 28Analysts Raise Gentex Price Target as Growth Outlook Improves Amid Industry Optimism and Caution
Gentex’s analyst price target has increased from $30.56 to $31.25 as analysts cite higher global vehicle production forecasts and favorable industry trends, which are supporting stronger growth outlooks. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from major Wall Street firms highlights both optimism and caution regarding Gentex's outlook, with analysts noting a mix of favorable industry conditions and evolving growth challenges.Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.12
Oct 01An Intrinsic Calculation For Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) Suggests It's 29% Undervalued
Sep 15Advanced Automotive In-Cabin Systems Will Drive Future Value
Gentex’s consensus price target was modestly raised to $30.56 as analysts highlighted gross margin improvements, industry stability, and resilient automotive demand, supporting stronger near-term outlook. Analyst Commentary Improvement in Gentex’s gross margin, driven by purchase cost reductions and operational efficiencies, positions the company to achieve its long-term gross margin target of 35%-36%.Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.12
Aug 26Here's Why Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Aug 16Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) Even After 27% Share Price Boost
Jul 29Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.12
Jun 27Capital Allocation Trends At Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) Aren't Ideal
Jun 25Gentex's (NASDAQ:GNTX) Dividend Will Be $0.12
Jun 02It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX)
May 17Gentex: Near-Term Uncertainty, Long-Term Performer
Mar 14Gentex: Future Mobility Tech Is Poised To Propel Sales And Earnings Growth
Jan 15Gentex Acquiring Voxx International Just Makes Sense
Dec 29Gentex: Stable Amidst Industry Headwinds
Oct 30Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: GNTX's short term assets ($1.2B) exceed its short term liabilities ($444.6M).
Long Term Liabilities: GNTX's short term assets ($1.2B) exceed its long term liabilities ($47.5M).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: GNTX is debt free.
Reducing Debt: GNTX had no debt 5 years ago.
Debt Coverage: GNTX has no debt, therefore it does not need to be covered by operating cash flow.
Interest Coverage: GNTX has no debt, therefore coverage of interest payments is not a concern.
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 23:08 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Gentex Corporation is covered by 21 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Luke Junk | Baird |
| Alexander Paris | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Richard Carlson | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |