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Garmin Ltd. (GRMN)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
CH0114405324
CUSIP
011440532
IPO Date
Dec 12, 2000

Highlights

Market Cap
$44.96B
Enterprise Value
$42.84B
EPS (TTM)
$8.60
PE Ratio
26.99
PEG Ratio
2.17
Total Revenue (TTM)
$7.25B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$4.26B
EBITDA (TTM)
$2.07B
Year Range
$169.26 - $261.69
Target Price
$240.00
ROA (TTM)
15.13%
ROE (TTM)
18.54%

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Performance

Performance Chart

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


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) has returned 14.81% so far this year and 8.61% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, GRMN has achieved an annualized return of 22.55%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Garmin Ltd.

1D
2.66%
1M
-7.88%
YTD
14.81%
6M
-5.00%
1Y
8.61%
3Y*
34.50%
5Y*
14.28%
10Y*
22.55%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 12, 2000, GRMN's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.76%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.3 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Jul 2005 with a return of +28.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -33.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, GRMN closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 5, 2009 with a return of +23.8%, while the worst single day was Jul 30, 2008 at -21.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.60%25.39%-7.88%14.81%
20254.65%6.06%-4.81%-13.94%8.62%3.29%4.81%10.54%2.20%-13.11%-8.70%4.30%-0.06%
2024-7.04%14.95%8.92%-2.96%13.41%-0.10%5.11%7.03%-3.57%12.68%7.18%-2.64%63.25%
20237.14%-0.76%3.63%-2.72%5.07%1.81%1.53%0.12%-0.09%-2.54%19.22%5.76%43.12%
2022-8.63%-11.24%8.06%-7.48%-3.75%-6.27%-0.64%-9.35%-8.49%9.63%5.62%0.00%-30.20%
2021-4.01%7.97%6.82%4.09%3.64%2.16%8.68%10.96%-10.53%-7.63%-7.01%2.48%15.90%

Benchmark Metrics

Garmin Ltd. has an annualized alpha of 15.88%, beta of 0.94, and R² of 0.24 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 13, 2000.

  • This stock captured 150.81% of S&P 500 Index gains and 100.38% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.24 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.

Alpha
15.88%
Beta
0.94
0.24
Upside Capture
150.81%
Downside Capture
100.38%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

GRMN ranks 47 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


GRMN Risk / Return Rank: 4747
Overall Rank
GRMN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4949
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GRMN Sortino Ratio Rank: 4242
Sortino Ratio Rank
GRMN Omega Ratio Rank: 4646
Omega Ratio Rank
GRMN Calmar Ratio Rank: 4949
Calmar Ratio Rank
GRMN Martin Ratio Rank: 5050
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

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


GRMNBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.24

0.90

-0.65

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.54

1.39

-0.85

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.09

1.21

-0.12

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.37

1.40

-1.03

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.80

6.61

-5.81

Explore GRMN risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Garmin Ltd. provided a 1.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.60 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 11 consecutive years.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.50$3.00$3.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$3.60$3.45$2.98$2.92$2.86$2.62$2.40$2.24$2.10$2.04$2.04$2.01

Dividend yield

1.55%1.70%1.44%2.27%3.10%1.92%2.01%2.30%3.32%3.42%4.21%5.41%

Monthly Dividends

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


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.90$0.90
2025$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.90$0.00$0.00$0.90$0.00$0.00$0.90$3.45
2024$0.00$0.00$0.73$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$2.98
2023$0.00$0.00$0.73$0.00$0.00$0.73$0.00$0.00$0.73$0.00$0.00$0.73$2.92
2022$0.00$0.00$0.67$0.00$0.00$0.73$0.00$0.00$0.73$0.00$0.00$0.73$2.86
2021$0.00$0.00$0.61$0.00$0.00$0.67$0.00$0.00$0.67$0.00$0.00$0.67$2.62

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Garmin Ltd. has a dividend yield of 1.55%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

Garmin Ltd. has a payout ratio of 29.50%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Garmin Ltd. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

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.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Garmin Ltd.. 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 Garmin Ltd. was 87.71%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 2577 trading sessions.

The current Garmin Ltd. drawdown is 9.96%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-87.71%Oct 30, 2007269Nov 20, 20082577Feb 20, 20192846
-54.63%Aug 31, 2021282Oct 12, 2022392May 6, 2024674
-51.02%Jan 9, 200489May 17, 2004134Nov 26, 2004223
-42.7%Feb 9, 2001151Sep 20, 2001302Dec 2, 2002453
-38.14%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202094Aug 5, 2020117

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

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


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Garmin Ltd. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for GRMN, comparing it with other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. Currently, GRMN has a P/E ratio of 27.0. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for GRMN compared to other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. GRMN currently has a PEG ratio of 2.2. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for GRMN relative to other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. Currently, GRMN has a P/S ratio of 6.2. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for GRMN in comparison with other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. Currently, GRMN has a P/B value of 5.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items