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GentexGNTX -0.90%91 Buyback Yield % is 6.21 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 3.94. GuruFocus rates GNTX with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.91 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Vehicles & Parts companies, Gentex ranks better than 90.94% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Gentex's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Gentex's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Gentex Buyback Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gentex's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gentex's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Gentex (GNTX) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.21 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Gentex and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 3.94. Over the past decade, Gentex's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.02 to 11.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Gentex ranks #31 out of 342 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Gentex's Buyback Yield % too high?
Gentex's current Buyback Yield % of 6.21 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 3.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 11.29. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. Gentex's value of 6.21 is 3168.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gentex ranks #31 out of 342 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gentex has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gentex's Buyback Yield % compare to QS and ATMU?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Gentex ranks #31 out of 342 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Gentex in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. Gentex's value of 6.21 is 3168.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Gentex's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.02 to 11.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.94 vs. the industry median of 0.19, Gentex has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.19, based on 342 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gentex's current Buyback Yield % of 6.21 is 3168.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Gentex and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gentex's current Buyback Yield % is 6.21, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 3.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gentex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gentex (GNTX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.91, compared to a current price of $23.70 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.21, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 3.94 and 3168.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.19. Gentex's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gentex (GNTX), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.21 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Gentex (GNTX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gentex stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $23.70 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.91.
GuruFocus considers Gentex to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GNTX:
Buyback Yield %: 6.21 (58% above median its 10-year median of 3.94)
GF Value™: $35.91 vs. price of $23.70 (34% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3168.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#31 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GNTX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gentex was founded in 1974 to produce smoke-detection equipment. The company sold its first glare-control interior mirror in 1982 and its first model using electrochromic technology in 1987. Automotive revenue was about 89% of total revenue in 2025, down from 98% in 2024 due to the Voxx acquisition in April 2025. The company is constantly developing new applications for the technology to remain on top. Sales in 2025 totaled about $2.5 billion with 44.8 million mirrors shipped. The unit mix breaks out as 64% interior and 36% exterior versus 31% exterior in 2019. The company is based in Zeeland, Michigan.
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