What one share of Gentex holds
Gentex Corporation (the "Company") was incorporated as a Michigan corporation in 1974.
Gentex’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $12.38 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $1.89 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.46 |
| Free cash flow | $2.34 |
| Dividends | $0.48 |
| Cash and investments | $1.11 |
| Book value | $12.05 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $2.21 | $0.22 | — | — | $0.21 | $2.48 |
| 2009 | $1.98 | $0.23 | $0.08 | $0.33 | $0.22 | $2.66 |
| 2010 | $2.90 | $0.49 | $0.17 | $0.29 | $0.22 | $3.14 |
| 2011 | $3.55 | $0.57 | $0.42 | $0.07 | $0.24 | $3.56 |
| 2012 | $3.82 | $0.59 | $0.41 | $0.49 | $0.26 | $3.92 |
| 2013 | $4.06 | $0.77 | $0.19 | $0.91 | $0.28 | $4.56 |
| 2014 | $4.67 | $0.98 | $0.25 | $0.87 | $0.31 | $5.32 |
| 2015 | $5.21 | $1.07 | $0.33 | $0.87 | $0.34 | $5.91 |
| 2016 | $5.77 | $1.19 | $0.42 | $1.22 | $0.35 | $6.64 |
| 2017 | $6.23 | $1.41 | $0.36 | $1.38 | $0.39 | $7.31 |
| 2018 | $6.80 | $1.62 | $0.32 | $1.73 | $0.44 | $7.18 |
| 2019 | $7.34 | $1.66 | $0.33 | $1.66 | $0.46 | $7.71 |
| 2020 | $6.93 | $1.41 | $0.21 | $1.69 | $0.48 | $8.06 |
| 2021 | $7.32 | $1.50 | $0.29 | $1.24 | $0.48 | $8.20 |
| 2022 | $8.30 | $1.36 | $0.63 | $0.83 | $0.48 | $8.82 |
| 2023 | $10.01 | $1.84 | $0.80 | $1.54 | $0.48 | $9.99 |
| 2024 | $10.23 | $1.76 | $0.64 | $1.56 | $0.48 | $10.86 |
| 2025 | $11.63 | $1.74 | $0.59 | $2.10 | $0.48 | $11.55 |
Common questions about Gentex
How much does one share of Gentex earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Gentex earned $1.89 of profit on $12.38 of sales, keeping about 15¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Gentex pay a dividend?
Yes. Gentex paid $0.48 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2008 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 25¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Gentex’s book value per share?
Gentex’s book value is $12.05 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Gentex have?
Each share of Gentex has $1.11 of cash and investments, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Gentex’s free cash flow per share?
$2.34 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Gentex’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $0.22 in 2008 to $1.74 in 2025, growing about 12.9% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Gentex bought back shares?
Gentex’s share count fell about 23% from 2008 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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