GNTX Gentex PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Gentex stock as of Oct 29, 2024 is 17.42. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.8 and the stock price of $31.36 per share. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 6% from its last 4 quarters average of 18.6.
GNTX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Gentex for the last ten years is 17.31. The current P/E ratio of 17.42 is similar to 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 higher than the 10-year average, but it is lower than its 3 and 5-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 17.42 is lower than the average of its peers, which is 22.32.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| VC Visteon Corp | 5.09 | $2.61B |
| LEA Lear Corp | 10.27 | $5.34B |
| ALV Autoliv Inc | 12.39 | $7.5B |
| GNTX Gentex Corp | 17.28 | $7.16B |
| THRM GENTHERM Inc | 20.34 | $1.34B |
| DORM Dorman Products Inc | 21.26 | $3.56B |
| FSS Federal Signal Corp | 25.64 | $5.21B |
| JCI Johnson Controls International plc | 32.05 | $51.18B |
| CTAS Cintas Corp | 51.76 | $84.12B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Gentex's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for GNTX stock as of Oct 29, 2024, stands at 17.42.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Gentex (GNTX)?
The average PE ratio for GNTX stock over the past 3 years is 19.55.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Gentex (GNTX)?
The average PE ratio for GNTX stock over the past 5 years is 19.62.
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 0.6% higher 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 (Oct 29, 2024), Gentex's share price is $31.36. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $1.8. Therefore, Gentex's PE ratio for today is 17.42. PE RATIO(17.42) = STOCK PRICE($31.36) / TTM EPS($1.8)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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