GNTX
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Gentex Corporation (GNTX) closed at $22.75 as of 2026-05-01, trading 16.1% below its 200-week moving average of $27.10. This places GNTX in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -11.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 47, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.07 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2266 weeks of data, GNTX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 41 times. On average, these episodes lasted 10 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GNTX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +21.8%.
With a market cap of $4.9 billion, GNTX is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 15.6%, a solid level. The stock trades at 1.9x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 8.0% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GNTX would have grown to $4596, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 12.2% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming GNTX as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 33.7% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: GNTX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GNTX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 29 historical episodes, buying GNTX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +14.8% after 12 months (median +14.0%), compared to +11.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 75% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +27.4% vs +21.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GNTX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GNTX has crossed below its 200-week MA 41 times with an average 1-year return of +21.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1984 | Feb 1984 | 5 | 10.2% | +4.8% | +44550.2% |
| Apr 1984 | Apr 1984 | 2 | 5.7% | -7.3% | +45639.2% |
| May 1984 | Jun 1984 | 7 | 26.3% | +18.8% | +58503.2% |
| Jul 1984 | Jul 1984 | 2 | 4.9% | -14.6% | +45639.2% |
| Aug 1984 | Jan 1985 | 22 | 29.6% | +7.5% | +46782.6% |
| Jan 1985 | Feb 1985 | 1 | 0.9% | +21.4% | +44550.2% |
| Feb 1985 | Aug 1985 | 25 | 19.0% | +21.4% | +44550.2% |
| Sep 1985 | Nov 1985 | 11 | 23.1% | +69.2% | +47984.6% |
| Oct 1987 | Nov 1987 | 3 | 8.8% | +38.5% | +35963.4% |
| Aug 1990 | Sep 1990 | 5 | 4.3% | +64.6% | +19434.4% |
| Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 | 1 | 5.8% | +87.5% | +19434.4% |
| Nov 1990 | Jan 1991 | 11 | 22.9% | +126.7% | +20736.7% |
| Nov 2000 | Jan 2001 | 7 | 16.0% | +36.2% | +661.1% |
| Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 | 1 | 9.8% | +36.3% | +604.4% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 1 | 3.1% | +29.9% | +487.9% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 1 | 4.2% | +45.0% | +476.3% |
| Feb 2003 | Apr 2003 | 7 | 9.3% | +52.9% | +445.0% |
| Mar 2005 | Apr 2005 | 3 | 1.9% | +13.5% | +353.3% |
| Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 | 1 | 3.8% | -7.1% | +347.7% |
| Feb 2006 | Mar 2006 | 1 | 1.3% | +1.6% | +324.7% |
| Apr 2006 | Nov 2006 | 31 | 21.4% | +1.6% | +324.0% |
| Dec 2006 | Jan 2007 | 8 | 8.5% | +22.3% | +322.5% |
| Feb 2007 | Apr 2007 | 8 | 2.7% | +1.2% | +317.9% |
| Dec 2007 | Mar 2008 | 11 | 10.7% | -39.8% | +317.9% |
| Jun 2008 | Sep 2008 | 14 | 14.4% | -13.5% | +310.6% |
| Sep 2008 | Jul 2009 | 43 | 54.9% | +23.1% | +453.5% |
| Aug 2009 | Sep 2009 | 4 | 2.4% | +30.1% | +344.1% |
| Sep 2009 | Oct 2009 | 2 | 4.1% | +42.4% | +354.0% |
| Jul 2012 | Apr 2013 | 39 | 20.3% | +43.4% | +276.2% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 2.8% | +74.6% | +22.2% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 3.2% | +7.1% | -8.6% |
| Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | 3 | 1.3% | +18.3% | -10.9% |
| Aug 2022 | Nov 2022 | 11 | 14.9% | +17.8% | -12.0% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 4 | 5.6% | +15.2% | -11.2% |
| Jan 2023 | Jun 2023 | 22 | 7.4% | +21.5% | -15.1% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 1 | 3.3% | +12.8% | -15.4% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 3 | 5.7% | -10.2% | -21.1% |
| Sep 2024 | Oct 2024 | 7 | 5.1% | -3.3% | -21.6% |
| Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 | 2 | 0.7% | -20.6% | -22.3% |
| Dec 2024 | Sep 2025 | 39 | 28.3% | -20.4% | -21.2% |
| Sep 2025 | Ongoing | 31+ | 24.5% | Ongoing | -16.3% |
| Average | 10 | — | +21.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GNTX below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Gentex Corporation (GNTX) is trading 16.1% below its 200-week moving average of $27.10. The current price is $22.75.
What is GNTX's 200-week moving average price?
Gentex Corporation's 200-week moving average is $27.10 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when GNTX drops below its 200-week moving average?
GNTX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 41 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +21.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 10 weeks on average.
Is GNTX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GNTX as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 47. Return on equity is 15.6%. Price-to-book is 1.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GNTX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in GNTX would have grown to $4596, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 12.2% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. GNTX has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does GNTX pay a dividend?
Yes. Gentex Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 211.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01