GNTX Gentex PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Gentex stock as of Nov 21, 2024 is 15.81. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.89 and the stock price of $29.88 per share. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 11% from its last 4 quarters average of 17.8.
GNTX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Gentex for the last ten years is 17.27. The current P/E ratio of 15.81 is 8% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, GNTX's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2020 quarter at 24.06, when the price was $33.93 and the EPS was $1.41. The lowest point was in the Dec 2018 quarter, when it reached 12.32 with a price of $20.21 and an EPS of $1.64.
Gentex PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 40.83% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -19.51% in 2015
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.75 | -11.47% |
| 2022 | 20.05 | -13.13% |
| 2021 | 23.08 | -4.07% |
| 2020 | 24.06 | 38.67% |
| 2019 | 17.35 | 40.83% |
| 2018 | 12.32 | -16.47% |
| 2017 | 14.75 | -9.34% |
| 2016 | 16.27 | 10.76% |
| 2015 | 14.69 | -19.51% |
| 2014 | 18.25 | -13.67% |
GNTX average PE ratio chart
GNTX's current PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
GNTX PE vs peers
GNTX's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks CTAS and JCI, but it is higher than ALV's and LEA's. Gentex's current PE ratio of 15.81 is lower than the average of its peers, which is 23.23.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| VC Visteon Corp | 4.87 | $2.5B |
| LEA Lear Corp | 10.08 | $5.24B |
| ALV Autoliv Inc | 12.73 | $7.7B |
| GNTX Gentex Corp | 15.81 | $6.8B |
| THRM GENTHERM Inc | 19.92 | $1.32B |
| DORM Dorman Products Inc | 22.87 | $4.18B |
| FSS Federal Signal Corp | 27.17 | $5.79B |
| JCI Johnson Controls International plc | 33.2 | $55.62B |
| CTAS Cintas Corp | 54.96 | $89.33B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Gentex's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for GNTX stock as of Nov 21, 2024, stands at 15.81.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Gentex (GNTX)?
The average PE ratio for GNTX stock over the past 3 years is 19.23.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Gentex (GNTX)?
The average PE ratio for GNTX stock over the past 5 years is 19.43.
What is the highest PE ratio for GNTX?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 24.06 and it was in the Dec 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for GNTX compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of GNTX is 8% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is GNTX's PE ratio calculated (Gentex PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Nov 21, 2024), Gentex's share price is $29.88. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.89. Therefore, Gentex's PE ratio for today is 15.81. PE RATIO(15.81) = STOCK PRICE($29.88) / TTM EPS($1.89)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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