- Gentex Corporation (GNTX, Financial) reports a decline in Q1 2025 sales due to lower vehicle production and trim-mix changes.
- Analyst average price target suggests a potential 26.72% upside from the current stock price.
- GuruFocus estimates indicate a significant upside based on GF Value calculation.
Gentex Corporation (GNTX) recently released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, revealing a shift in its sales dynamics. The company reported net sales of $576.8 million, a decline attributed primarily to reduced global vehicle production and modifications in trim-mix. A notable component of this shortfall is a $25-$30 million drop due to diminished shipments of exterior mirrors. Additionally, the company's gross margin took a hit, falling to 33.2% from 34.3% in the previous year, driven by an unfavorable product mix and newly imposed tariff costs.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
According to projections from nine analysts, the average one-year price target for Gentex Corp (GNTX, Financial) stands at $27.07. Analyst estimates range from a high of $38.11 to a low of $21.00, indicating potential for a 26.72% upside compared to the current share price of $21.36. For further insights, investors can explore the Gentex Corp (GNTX) Forecast page.
On the consensus rating front, 11 brokerage firms have assigned Gentex Corp (GNTX, Financial) an average recommendation of 2.5, which denotes an "Outperform" status. This scale ranges from 1, representing a Strong Buy, to 5, indicating a Sell rating.
GuruFocus metrics provide additional optimism, with an estimated GF Value for Gentex Corp (GNTX, Financial) in one year projected at $39.60. This suggests a potentially substantial upside of 85.39% from the current price of $21.36. The GF Value is derived from historical trading multiples, previous business growth, and expected future performance. Investors seeking more detailed data can visit the Gentex Corp (GNTX) Summary page.
