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GMS (GMS) Stock Overview
Gypsum Management & Supply Inc. operates a network of distribution centers that offer wallboard, ceilings, steel framing, and complementary construction products in the United States and Canada. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$109.96 |
| 52 Week High | US$110.28 |
| 52 Week Low | US$65.77 |
| Beta | 1.76 |
| 1 Month Change | 0.42% |
| 3 Month Change | 40.88% |
| 1 Year Change | 32.53% |
| 3 Year Change | 140.88% |
| 5 Year Change | 369.91% |
| Change since IPO | 401.87% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jun 22
GMS: Will QXO's Bid Unlock Its Potential? (Rating Upgrade)
Summary I upgrade GMS to 'Hold' as QXO's acquisition offer and reasonable valuation provide a floor, despite ongoing end-market challenges. Wallboard and Ceiling segments show signs of stabilization, but Steel Framing and commercial markets remain weak amid high rates and policy uncertainty. Cost reductions and steady pricing support margin recovery, yet cash flow remains pressured and EBITDA growth is likely limited near-term. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jun 18
We Think GMS (NYSE:GMS) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Analysis Article • May 22
What Is GMS Inc.'s (NYSE:GMS) Share Price Doing?
While GMS Inc. ( NYSE:GMS ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...Analysis Article • Apr 25
GMS (NYSE:GMS) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? One common approach...Analysis Article • Mar 19
Does GMS (NYSE:GMS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Mar 05
GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS) Shares Could Be 44% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights The projected fair value for GMS is US$140 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity GMS' US$78.19 share...Analysis Article • Feb 18
GMS Inc.'s (NYSE:GMS) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.8x GMS Inc. ( NYSE:GMS ) may be sending bullish signals at the moment...Analysis Article • Jan 07
What Does GMS Inc.'s (NYSE:GMS) Share Price Indicate?
GMS Inc. ( NYSE:GMS ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price...Seeking Alpha • Dec 17
GMS Looks To Assemble Growth Momentum
Summary The housing market shows signs of recovery, with single-family home sales improving and complementary product sales on a higher growth trajectory. GMS's acquisitions have strengthened its product portfolio and expanded complementary offerings, contributing to revenue and EBITDA growth. Despite high leverage and reduced cash flows, strong liquidity supports share repurchase confidence, justifying a "Hold" rating with potential for gradual returns improvement. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 10
Is GMS (NYSE:GMS) Using Too Much Debt?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Nov 26
GMS (NYSE:GMS) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Nov 13
An Intrinsic Calculation For GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS) Suggests It's 27% Undervalued
Key Insights The projected fair value for GMS is US$139 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...Analysis Article • Oct 31
GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.5x GMS Inc. ( NYSE:GMS ) may be sending bullish signals at the moment...Analysis Article • Oct 03
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS)?
GMS Inc. ( NYSE:GMS ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of 15% on the NYSE...Seeking Alpha • Sep 10
GMS Effectively Paddles Through Industry Challenges
Summary GMS Inc. employs a growth strategy through M&A and cost-reduction measures despite a challenging housing market and high leverage. The company’s diversified revenue mix and stable pricing help maintain margins as single-family units grow amid declining multi-family and commercial volumes. Given the stock's reasonable valuation and potential for moderate EBITDA growth, I recommend holding GMS with an expected medium-term return. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 04
Decisive Growth And Efficiency Optimizations Propel Revenue And EBITDA Despite Market Headwinds
Strategic acquisitions and expansion into complementary products are expected to enhance revenue growth and diversification.Analysis Article • Sep 01
GMS Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
As you might know, GMS Inc. ( NYSE:GMS ) last week released its latest quarterly, and things did not turn out so great...Analysis Article • Aug 09
GMS Inc.'s (NYSE:GMS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 87% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights The projected fair value for GMS is US$165 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity GMS' US$88.01 share...Analysis Article • Jul 26
GMS Inc.'s (NYSE:GMS) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 13.2x GMS Inc. ( NYSE:GMS ) may be sending bullish signals at the moment...Analysis Article • Jun 20
Should You Think About Buying GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS) Now?
GMS Inc. ( NYSE:GMS ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price...Analysis Article • Jun 05
The Return Trends At GMS (NYSE:GMS) Look Promising
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? In a...Analysis Article • Apr 22
GMS Inc.'s (NYSE:GMS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 61% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights The projected fair value for GMS is US$146 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...Analysis Article • Apr 08
Is GMS (NYSE:GMS) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Mar 16
Should You Think About Buying GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS) Now?
While GMS Inc. ( NYSE:GMS ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...Analysis Article • Feb 24
GMS (NYSE:GMS) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? One common approach...Analysis Article • Jan 10
An Intrinsic Calculation For GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS) Suggests It's 33% Undervalued
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, GMS fair value estimate is US$121 GMS is estimated to be 33...Analysis Article • Dec 28
Improved Earnings Required Before GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS) Stock's 27% Jump Looks Justified
The GMS Inc. ( NYSE:GMS ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of 27%. The...Analysis Article • Dec 21
These 4 Measures Indicate That GMS (NYSE:GMS) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Seeking Alpha • Dec 14
GMS Stock: Mixed Q2 Results Keep Us On The Fence
Summary GMS reported Q2 results, which beat expectations, balanced by a soft growth outlook. The company has benefited from resilient activity in multi-family and commercial construction, while lower steel prices has pressured sales for framing products. The company has overall solid fundamentals but we see limited upside for the share price through 2024. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 03
Is GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS) Potentially Undervalued?
GMS Inc. ( NYSE:GMS ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...Analysis Article • Sep 29
Are Investors Undervaluing GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS) By 37%?
Key Insights The projected fair value for GMS is US$105 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...Seeking Alpha • Sep 14
GMS Continues To Perform In Adverse Market Conditions
Summary GMS Inc. offers ceiling, steel, and residential building materials and has risen over 15% since the last report. Q1 FY24 net sales increased by 3.6% compared to Q1 FY23, driven by increased sales of wallboard, ceilings, and complementary products. Despite market headwinds, GMS continues to make acquisitions and has a diverse operation, but sales growth may not be significant due to current market conditions. Hold rating advised. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 11
Does GMS (NYSE:GMS) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Aug 29
Is It Time To Consider Buying GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS)?
While GMS Inc. ( NYSE:GMS ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a double-digit share price...Analysis Article • Aug 15
GMS (NYSE:GMS) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Aug 03
Investors Shouldn't Overlook GMS' (NYSE:GMS) Impressive Returns On Capital
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Shareholder Returns
| GMS | US Trade Distributors | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.03% | -1.3% | -0.3% |
| 1Y | 32.5% | 17.5% | 24.1% |
Return vs Industry: GMS exceeded the US Trade Distributors industry which returned 25.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: GMS exceeded the US Market which returned 18.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| GMS volatility | |
|---|---|
| GMS Average Weekly Movement | 8.3% |
| Trade Distributors Industry Average Movement | 7.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: GMS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: GMS's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 7,113 | JT Turner | www.gms.com |
GMS Inc. operates a network of distribution centers that offer wallboard, ceilings, steel framing, and complementary construction products in the United States and Canada. The company offers wallboards for interior and exterior walls and ceilings in residential and commercial structures; ceiling products, including suspended mineral fibers, soft fibers, and metal ceiling systems used in offices, hotels, hospitals, retail facilities, schools, and other commercial and institutional buildings; and steel framing products comprising steel track, studs, and other steel products used to frame the interior walls of a commercial or institutional building. It also provides complementary products, such as tools and fasteners, insulation, EIFS and stucco, lumber and other wood products, ready-mix joint compound and safety products.
GMS Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| GMS fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$4.20b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$101.78m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$5.48b |
41.2x
P/E Ratio0.8x
P/S RatioIs GMS overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| GMS income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$5.48b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$3.77b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.71b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.61b |
| Earnings | US$101.78m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jul 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.67 |
| Gross Margin | 31.15% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.86% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 76.6% |
How did GMS perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/09/05 21:26 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/09/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/07/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/04/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
GMS Inc. is covered by 4 analysts. 5 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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| Michael Wood | Nomura Securities Co. Ltd. |
| Kevin Hocevar | Northcoast Research |
| Matthew McCall | Seaport Research Partners |