Gentex Corporation (GNTX)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gentex Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Gentex Corporation (GNTX) has returned -5.64% so far this year and -4.29% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GNTX has returned 5.40% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, GNTX's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.71%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +48.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -32.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, GNTX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 25, 1990 with a return of +30.7%, while the worst single day was Jul 24, 2012 at -29.1%.

Gentex Corporation has an annualized alpha of 13.07%, beta of 1.00, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

• This stock captured 114.61% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 87.57% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• R² of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

GNTX ranks 33 for risk / return — below 33% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gentex Corporation (GNTX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Gentex Corporation provided a 2.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.48 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 22 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Gentex Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Gentex Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Gentex Corporation was 69.30%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 346 trading sessions.

The current Gentex Corporation drawdown is 38.95%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Gentex Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Gentex Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Auto Parts industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.