Gentex Corp (NASDAQ:GNTX)
Designs, develops, manufactures and markets proprietary products employing electro-optic technology: automatic-dimming rearview automotive mirrors and fire protection products.
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joryko
(97.75)
Submitted: 11/20/2012 11:53:50 PM :
Start Price:
$16.26
GNTX Score:
+32.07
Gentex:
-Near monopoly on auto-dimming mirrors (88% market share)
-No debt and a Profit Margin at 15%
-New cars in America may be required to have Rear Camera Display Mirrors (Gentex RCD's) by Dec. 2012
-SmartBeam headlamps and auto-dimming windows for planes are new growth runways
-30% penetration rate for auto-dimming mirrors in N. America and 10% in Asia. More room for growth.
5+ years
Blog here:
http://beta.fool.com/joryko/2012/11/01/gentex-swot-analysis-no-dim-future/15451/
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BuffettJunior1
(97.59)
Submitted: 10/19/2012 12:26:58 AM :
Start Price:
$17.22
GNTX Score:
+31.61
This is a truly wonderful business selling at a fair price. The company has a dominant 88% market share, which means that the company has a huge "economic moat," which should protect it for a long time. The company has a perfect balance sheet ($560 million in cash) and zero debt. It’s also consistently profitable - delivering double-digit profit margins and return on capital for over a decade. The company should grow at about 10% to 12% per annum over the next decade, which makes it a bargain at today's price of just over $17 per share. Also, a near-term catalyst that should drive the shares higher is the Kids Transformation Safety Act of 2007. It will require all new vehicles less than 10,000 lbs. in the United States to have a backup camera-based system by September 2014. There have been some delays in getting this Act passed; however, the final rule is currently expected by December 31, 2012. Investors wanting to profit from this need to start buying share soon.
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BoomerBull
(71.31)
Submitted: 7/24/2012 2:33:52 PM :
Start Price:
$15.00
GNTX Score:
+42.73
It's way oversold for the modest miss in earnings. It will come back big time in time.
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dettigfan222
(< 20)
Submitted: 7/15/2012 1:46:47 PM :
Start Price:
$20.93
GNTX Score:
-2.93
No debt, auto in US picking up
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JTBoomer
(68.75)
Submitted: 6/14/2012 11:59:36 AM :
Start Price:
$19.96
GNTX Score:
+0.71
Morninstar 5 star rating with fair val estimate of 34
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50151tech
(78.06)
Submitted: 10/30/2011 3:55:14 PM :
Start Price:
$29.25
GNTX Score:
-45.23
solid company with a good product. demand for their tech products will increase as the economy recovers.
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Dynablob
(< 20)
Submitted: 3/5/2011 1:31:45 PM :
Start Price:
$27.81
GNTX Score:
-35.15
Auto demand will accellerate over the next few years, and company's mirrors will be used to meet new safety standards.
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daddybyday
(24.84)
Submitted: 11/8/2010 4:34:10 PM :
Start Price:
$20.90
GNTX Score:
-15.46
SMA Crossover Experiment
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EvilPhD
(< 20)
Submitted: 6/17/2010 8:09:54 AM :
Start Price:
$18.55
GNTX Score:
-12.94
All over high tech in all sectors in the auto industry. True innovator. One sector goes down, the other goes up. Very well balanced company.
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coredad2
(74.21)
Submitted: 3/5/2010 11:30:14 AM :
Start Price:
$18.88
GNTX Score:
-13.29
Fancy gadgets will sell cars
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ArgusPanoptes
(26.80)
Submitted: 9/24/2009 3:05:14 AM :
Start Price:
$13.32
GNTX Score:
-32.20
most annoying corporate website... ever.
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theshortstocker
(26.03)
Submitted: 7/20/2009 5:39:19 PM :
Start Price:
$11.57
GNTX Score:
-42.85
It is losing money and will continue to do so. Under chapter 11, most GM vendors must have taken a hit of some sort. I primarily prey on high P/E stocks. Also, the market cap is too high for the total scenario.
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Afilarguros
(97.13)
Submitted: 10/22/2008 9:50:07 PM :
Start Price:
$8.15
GNTX Score:
+119.70
Exceptionally well run company, will recover when auto industry bounces back.
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detroitlions
(83.01)
Submitted: 9/16/2008 5:43:26 PM :
Start Price:
$14.74
GNTX Score:
+26.97
quietly buying back it's stock - building manufacturing capacity before need - legislation will increase demand for product - making lots of cash
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SusanJay657
(70.47)
Submitted: 3/26/2008 1:38:11 PM :
Start Price:
$15.22
GNTX Score:
+35.94
One of the orginal biotech/genetic engineering pioneers -- creative and well managed.
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Smallcapscout
(35.42)
Submitted: 1/26/2008 9:33:53 PM :
Start Price:
$14.08
GNTX Score:
+48.44
This is a very well run company but it is in a tough sector as far as the auto portion of the industry.
-Smallcapscout
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Balty67
(< 20)
Submitted: 10/5/2007 10:53:55 AM :
Start Price:
$19.01
GNTX Score:
+19.52
Manufacturer of several safety products including auto-dimming rear view mirrors for cars. Gaining more market share with more auto makers. The rear-view mirrors are currently in high-end/luxury vehicles.
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TLAKEW
(< 20)
Submitted: 11/25/2006 1:57:45 PM :
Start Price:
$14.40
GNTX Score:
+48.60
Being picked by more foreign car makers.
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StSimeon
(81.71)
Submitted: 10/18/2006 3:26:22 PM :
Start Price:
$12.26
GNTX Score:
+76.36
Innovative. Auto-dimming mirrors and now, headlights. Solid company in a weak industry with a strong track record. Sound and effective management.
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