GNTX (Gentex) Research & Development: $209 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


GNTX Gentex Corp GNTX
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Price $25.41
GF Value $35.82
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Gentex Research & Development?

Gentex GNTX -1.38% 95 Research & Development is $209 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GNTX with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Gentex's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $52 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $209 Mil.

Gentex  (NAS:GNTX) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Gentex Research & Development Historical Data

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Gentex Research & Development Chart

Gentex Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Gentex Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Gentex Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $209 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $209 Mil mean?
Gentex (GNTX) has a Research & Development of $209 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Gentex and its competitors.
Is Gentex's Research & Development too high?
Gentex's current Research & Development is $209 Mil. Overall, Gentex has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gentex's Research & Development compare to QS and GTX?
Gentex's Research & Development of $209 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Gentex and its competitors. Gentex's current Research & Development is $209 Mil. 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 $35.82, compared to a current price of $25.41 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $209 Mil. Gentex's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gentex (GNTX), the current Research & Development is $209 Mil 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 $25.41 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.82. GuruFocus considers Gentex to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GNTX:

  • Research & Development: $209 Mil
  • GF Value™: $35.82 vs. price of $25.41 (29.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges GTX:Germany
Address 600 North Centennial Street, Zeeland, MI, USA, 49464
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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