Gentex (GNTX)
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryAuto - PartsSnapshot 2026-11-05
$20.21-2.93%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryAuto - PartsSnapshot 2026-11-05
QuarterlyIQ Insights · GNTX
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within consumer discretionary on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-05.
The screen ranks GNTX against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 3 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 45% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=6999).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
“Our third quarter results demonstrate the resilience of our business and the continued benefits of our strategy to grow through technology, product mix, and diversification,” said Steve Downing, Pre…
Stated in 4 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Outside of automotive, our diversification strategy is gaining momentum, with non-automotive revenue increasing approximately 17% year over year and representing 15% of total Company revenue during the third quarter.” “Despite a light vehicle production environment in our primary markets that is currently expected to decline approximately 1% in 2027, we are maintaining our 2027 revenue outlook of $2.80 billion to $2.90 billion, which is a significant acceleration in outgrowth versus the underlying market.”
““Our third quarter results demonstrate the resilience of our business and the continued benefits of our strategy to grow through technology, product mix, and diversification,” said Steve Downing, Pre…”
“"Our second quarter results demonstrate the importance of our strategy to grow through technology, product mix, and diversification," said Steve Downing, President and CEO.”
“We are also encouraged by the increased interest from our customers on Gen4 FDM, ICMS, dimmable visor and large area devices, as well as several ongoing discussions with customers around becoming a s…”
“Our strategy is to continue to leverage our core competencies to drive above‑market growth through existing and new technologies,” concluded Downing.”
“The decrease in operating expenses on a GAAP and an adjusted basis reflects the Company’s continued focus on managing operating expenses as sales growth has moderated during 2026.
Stated in 4 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Over the last couple of years, we established and announced a target of getting back to the 35 - 36% gross margin range and the team has accomplished this goal through unbelievable grit and determination, despite external headwinds.” ““The decrease in operating expenses on a GAAP and an adjusted basis reflects the Company’s continued focus on managing operating expenses as sales growth has moderated during 2026.”
The Company intends to continue to repurchase additional shares of its common stock in support of the previously disclosed capital allocation strategy, but share repurchases will vary from time to ti…
Stated in 4 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: “The Company intends to continue to repurchase additional shares of its common stock in support of the previously disclosed capital allocation strategy, but share repurchases will vary from time to time and will take into account macroeconomic issues, market trends, and other factors that the Company deems appropriate.” “The Company intends to continue to repurchase additional shares of its common stock in the future in support of the previously disclosed capital allocation strategy, but share repurchases will vary from time to time and will take into account macroeconomic issues, market trends, and other factors that the Company deems appropriate.”
“As demonstrated during our Shareholder and Investor Day in August, the Company is making meaningful progress on the development and launch of our dimmable visor product, which is scheduled to launch…
Stated in 4 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: ““As demonstrated during our Shareholder and Investor Day in August, the Company is making meaningful progress on the development and launch of our dimmable visor product, which is scheduled to launch late next year.” “We are also pleased to announce that during the third quarter we secured our first PCBA business award, with production currently expected to begin in 2029.”
Focus on growing revenue by expanding technology offerings, product mix, and diversification into non-automotive markets.
Over the trailing year it converted 1.40x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 49% of the time over the next year (vs 49% for the rest of the cohort, n=4822).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market and long-term interest rates.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
3 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by M&A activity. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated stable grew net income 53% of the time over the next year (vs 54% for the rest of the cohort, n=4907).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-05.
““The decrease in operating expenses on a GAAP and an adjusted basis reflects the Company’s continued focus on managing operating expenses as sales growth has moderated during 2026.”
“Our strategy remains consistent: find new opportunities for growth despite the difficult market conditions, continue to expand and stabilize gross margins, tightly manage operating expenses, and depl…”
“The focus for the next twelve months will be on scaling product launches, expanding sales channels, and strengthening market position, while at the same time, improving margins and continuing to mana…”
“Over the last couple of years, we established and announced a target of getting back to the 35 - 36% gross margin range and the team has accomplished this goal through unbelievable grit and determina…”
“The Company intends to continue to repurchase additional shares of its common stock in support of the previously disclosed capital allocation strategy, but share repurchases will vary from time to ti…”
“The Company intends to continue to repurchase additional shares of its common stock in the future in support of the previously disclosed capital allocation strategy, but share repurchases will vary f…”
“The Company intends to continue to repurchase additional shares of its common stock in the future in support of the previously disclosed capital allocation strategy, but share repurchases will vary f…”
“The Company intends to continue to repurchase additional shares of its common stock in the future in support of the previously disclosed capital allocation strategy, but share repurchases may vary fr…”
““As demonstrated during our Shareholder and Investor Day in August, the Company is making meaningful progress on the development and launch of our dimmable visor product, which is scheduled to launch…”
“"We continue to support a growing number of advanced technology launches, including FDM, DMS, ICMS, and dimmable devices, while maintaining a disciplined focus on cost management.”
“As we look ahead, we remain focused on the disciplined execution of the many technology launches, development initiatives, and R&D projects that are currently underway.”
“Despite the market conditions and the focus on cost alignment, the team has continued to launch and develop our next wave of products that include new driver‑monitoring systems (DMS), our next genera…”