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GentexGNTX +0.21%86 EV-to-EBIT is 9.24 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 12.99. GuruFocus rates GNTX with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,085 Vehicles & Parts companies, Gentex ranks better than 66.27% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Gentex's Enterprise Value is $4,744 Mil.
Gentex's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $513 Mil. Therefore, Gentex's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gentex's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
GNTX'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.02 Med: 12.99 Max: 22.39
Current: 9.24
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Gentex was 22.39. The lowest was 8.02. And the median was 12.99.
GNTX's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 66.27% of 1085
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 13.3
vs GNTX: 9.24
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Gentex's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $5,088 Mil.
Gentex's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $513 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Gentex EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gentex's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gentex's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gentex's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Gentex's current Enterprise Value is $4,744 Mil.
Gentex's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $513 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 9.24 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Gentex and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 12.99. Over the past decade, Gentex's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.02 to 22.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Gentex ranks #366 out of 1085 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Gentex's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Gentex's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.24 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 12.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.02 to a high of 22.39. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.30. Gentex's value of 9.24 is 30.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gentex ranks #366 out of 1085 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gentex has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gentex's EV-to-EBIT compare to ATMU and DORM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Gentex ranks #366 out of 1085 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Gentex in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.30. Gentex's value of 9.24 is 30.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Gentex's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.02 to 22.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.99 vs. the industry median of 13.30, Gentex has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.30, based on 1,085 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gentex's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.24 is 30.5% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Gentex and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gentex's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.24, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 12.99. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.29, compared to a current price of $23.64 — trading 29% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.24, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 12.99 and 30.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.30. Gentex's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gentex (GNTX), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.24 as of Aug. 23, 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 $23.64 is trading 29% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.29.
GuruFocus considers Gentex to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GNTX:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.24 (29% below median its 10-year median of 12.99)
GF Value™: $33.29 vs. price of $23.64 (29% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#366 of 1085)
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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