Gentex [GNTX] vs AutoZone [AZO] Detailed Stock Comparison

Gentex Corporation

NASDAQ
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AutoZone Inc.

NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 21 vital metrics comparison: Gentex Corporation wins in 12 metrics, AutoZone Inc. wins in 8 metrics, with 0 ties. Gentex Corporation appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Gentex Corporation AutoZone Inc. Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 13.07 25.25 Gentex Corporation
Price-to-Book Ratio 1.97 -20.51 Gentex Corporation
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.50 -4.42 Gentex Corporation
PEG Ratio 1.27 -9.53 Gentex Corporation
EV/EBITDA 7.99 17.17 Gentex Corporation
Profit Margin (TTM) 15.19% 12.47% Gentex Corporation
Operating Margin (TTM) 19.52% 16.34% Gentex Corporation
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 19.52% 16.34% Gentex Corporation
Return on Equity 15.50% -73.17% Gentex Corporation
Return on Assets (TTM) 10.82% 11.49% AutoZone Inc.
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $458.04M $1.79B AutoZone Inc.
Dividend Yield 2.55% N/A N/A
1-Year Return 12.01% -21.37% Gentex Corporation
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 1.93 3.05 Gentex Corporation
Enterprise Value $4.76B $71.95B AutoZone Inc.
EV/Revenue Ratio 1.88 3.67 Gentex Corporation
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 34.84% 52.49% AutoZone Inc.
Revenue per Share (TTM) $12 $1,176 AutoZone Inc.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $1.74 $142.80 AutoZone Inc.
Beta (Stock Volatility) 0.77 0.41 AutoZone Inc.
Short % of Float 4.86% 2.04% AutoZone Inc.

Gentex Corporation vs AutoZone Inc. Stock Performance Analysis

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Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Gentex Corporation1.50%2.97%9.07%5.75%7.98%4.01%
AutoZone Inc.1.07%-2.28%-13.01%-21.97%-20.84%-8.31%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Gentex Corporation12.01%-11.44%-30.63%47.68%75.97%237.43%
AutoZone Inc.-21.37%23.26%111.59%285.54%928.16%3,100.86%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Gentex Corporation vs AutoZone Inc.

MetricGNTXAZO
Market Information
Market Cap i$4.96B$59.60B
Market Cap CategoryMid capLarge cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i1,723,818200,208
90 Day Avg. Volume i1,935,983149,573
Last Close$25.00$3,061.65
52 Week Range$20.48 - $29.38$2,928.11 - $4,388.11
% from 52W High-14.91%-30.23%
All-Time High$37.90 (Nov 15, 2021)$4,388.11 (Sep 11, 2025)
% from All-Time High-34.04%-30.23%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.19%0.08%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.06%-0.04%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.15%0.12%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.20%0.16%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.16%-0.73%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i0.50-4.42
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$11.55$-176.09
Cash per Share (MRQ)$0.70$19.06
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$587.13M$3.04B
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$250.78M$853.70M
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i2.55%N/A
Last 12-Month Dividend i$0.60N/A

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Gentex Corporation vs AutoZone Inc.

MetricGNTX (Apr 24, 2026)AZO (Apr 24, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i13.0725.25
Forward P/E i10.5720.63
PEG Ratio i1.27-9.53
Price to Sales (TTM) i1.933.05
Price to Book (MRQ) i1.97-20.51
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$4.96B$59.60B
Enterprise Value i$4.76B$71.95B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i1.883.67
Enterprise to EBITDA i7.9917.17
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i0.770.41
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$11.55$-176.09

Financial Statements Comparison: Gentex Corporation vs AutoZone Inc.

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricGNTX (2025)AZO (2025)
Revenue/Sales i2.53B18.94B
Cost of Goods Sold i1.67B8.97B
COGS % of Revenue i65.8%47.4%
Gross Profit i866.71M9.97B
Gross Margin i34.2%52.6%
Research & Development i203.26MN/A
Operating Income (EBIT) i485.58M3.61B
Operating Margin i19.2%19.1%
EBITDA i602.56M4.23B
EBITDA Margin i23.8%22.4%
Pre-Tax Income i461.06M3.13B
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i18.2%16.5%
Income Tax i76.38M636.09M
Income Tax % of Revenue i3.0%3.4%
Net Income (Profit) i384.68M2.50B
Profit Margin i15.2%13.2%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricGNTX (2025)AZO (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i145.65M271.80M
Total Current Assets i1.13B8.34B
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i44.5%44.0%
Total Current Liabilities i387.54M9.52B
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i15.3%50.3%
Long-Term Debt iN/A11.89B
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i0.0%62.8%
Total Shareholders Equity i2.49B-3.41B
Retained Earnings i1.47B-3.98B
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i57.8%-21.0%
Property, Plant & Equipment i591.49M6.75B

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricGNTX (2025)AZO (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i562.89M3.05B
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i22.2%16.1%
Capital Expenditures i-120.68MN/A
Free Cash Flow i458.04M1.79B
FCF Margin i18.1%9.5%
Debt Repayment iN/A-996.15M
Common Stock Repurchase i-315.50M-1.58B

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricGNTXAZO
Shares Short i10.34M300,033
Short Ratio i5.182.01
Short % of Float i4.86%2.04%
Shares Outstanding i215.45M16.48M
Float Shares i214.42M16.43M
% Held by Insiders i0.45%0.25%
% Held by Institutions i97.22%94.51%
% Held by Public i2.33%5.24%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Gentex Corporation vs AutoZone Inc.

MetricGNTXAZO
Last 12-Month Dividend i$0.60N/A
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i2.55%N/A
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$0.52N/A
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i0.44%N/A
3-Year Total Dividends i$1.56N/A
Ex-Dividend DateApr 08, 2026N/A