GNTX (Gentex) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.25 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Below Median

Gentex GNTX -0.63% 94 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates GNTX with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.86 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 777 Vehicles & Parts companies, Gentex ranks better than 66.41% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Gentex's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gentex's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

GNTX' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.28 Max: 0.4
Current: 0.26

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Gentex was 0.40. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.28.

GNTX's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
66.41% of 777 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs GNTX: 0.26

As of today (2026-07-03), the Dividend Yield % of Gentex is 1.91%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Gentex was 2.44%. The lowest was 1.15%. And the median was 1.70%.

Gentex's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.12.

During the past 12 months, Gentex's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 33.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Gentex was 35.10% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was 6.95% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Gentex (NAS:GNTX) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Gentex Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gentex's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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GNTX vs QS, ATMU, GTX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Gentex's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gentex's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gentex's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Gentex Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Gentex's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.48	/	1.81
	=	0.27

Gentex's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.12	/	0.48
	=	0.25

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 mean?

Gentex (GNTX) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Gentex and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, Gentex's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Gentex ranks #261 out of 777 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.

Is Gentex's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Gentex's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.40. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Gentex's value of 0.25 is 30.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gentex ranks #261 out of 777 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gentex has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Gentex's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to QS and ATMU?

According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Gentex ranks #261 out of 777 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Gentex in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Gentex's value of 0.25 is 30.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Gentex's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.36, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.36, based on 777 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gentex's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 30.6% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Gentex and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gentex's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.28. 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 $35.86, compared to a current price of $24.52 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 30.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.36. Gentex's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gentex (GNTX), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Mar. 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 $24.52 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.86. GuruFocus considers Gentex to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GNTX:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.25 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: $35.86 vs. price of $24.52 (31.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 94/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 30.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#261 of 777)

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 Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Vehicles & Parts

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Address 600 North Centennial Street, Zeeland, MI, USA, 49464

Website https://www.gentex.com

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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