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GRMN

S&P 500
Favorable · 68/100

Garmin

Consumer Discretionary
Consumer Electronics

$236.34

0.9%

Updated Today 7:15 PM ET

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 18.1% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$45.17B

P/E

26.06x

Forward P/E (est.)

22.04x

ROE

19.9%

Revenue Growth

15.7%

EPS Growth

18.2%

Profit Margin

23.3%

FCF Yield

2.7%

Debt / Equity

0x

ROIC

16.0%

Interest Coverage

Current Ratio

4.36x

Dividend Yield

1.8%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

5.8%

Rating Score

68/100

Technical Analysis (Educational)
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Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what GRMN's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. GRMN trades near $236.34, around its 50-day average ($244.64) and 200-day average ($228.80). Price tangled in its moving averages means there is no clear trend — the stock is ranging.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 45 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. GRMN's is $6.11 (~2.6% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month GRMN found buyers near $226.96 (support) and sellers near $242.92 (resistance); its 52-week range is $186.67–$273.32. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 1.4× the 20-day average — heavier than usual, which adds conviction to the move. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Business Overview
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Garmin (GRMN) is a large-cap company in the Consumer Electronics industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $45.17B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $7.25B in revenue and $1.66B in net profit.

Our model rates GRMN Favorable (68/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Revenue Growth
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4Y CAGR

9.8%

Revenue moved from $4.98B in 2021 to $7.25B in 2025, a 9.8% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a strong 15.7% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.

Profitability
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Gross Margin

58.7%

Operating Margin

25.9%

Net Margin

23.0%

ROE

19.9%

Garmin keeps about 23.3% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 58.7% gross margin and 25.9% operating margin. Return on equity is 19.9% and return on invested capital about 16.0%. Margins this wide usually signal pricing power or a cost advantage.

Debt Analysis
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Total Debt

Net Debt

Net Debt / EBITDA

Debt / Equity

0x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 0.0x, with a current ratio of 4.4x. That is a conservative balance sheet — a cushion in downturns.

Cash Flow Analysis
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Operating CF

$1.63B

Free Cash Flow

$1.36B

FCF Margin

18.8%

In the latest year Garmin produced about $1.63B of operating cash flow and $1.36B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 2.7% on today's price. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.

Valuation Analysis
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P/E

26.06x

P/S

6.27x

P/B

4.39x

EV / EBITDA

GRMN trades at 26.1x trailing earnings (about 22.0x on estimated forward earnings), 6.3x sales, and 4.4x book value. Reverse-engineering today's price implies the market expects roughly 5.8% long-term free-cash-flow growth. That is a premium multiple that needs growth to justify it.

Metrics vs. Typical Range

Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.

TTM P/E
26.1xExpensive
Forward P/E
22.0xFair
P/S ratio
6.3xExpensive
Revenue growth
15.7%Strong
EPS growth
18.2%Strong
Gross margin
58.7%Strong
Net margin
23.3%Strong
ROE
19.9%Strong

Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How GRMN stacks up against its Consumer Discretionary peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Consumer Discretionary sector (48 S&P 500 companies), GRMN ranks #5 of 48 by our overall rating. It trades at roughly in line versus the sector on earnings (26.1x P/E vs. 23.7x median) with a lower return on equity (19.9% vs. 39.2%) and faster revenue growth (15.7% vs. 6.2%).

P/E vs sector

26.1x

median 23.7x

ROE vs sector

19.9%

median 39.2%

Growth vs sector

15.7%

median 6.2%

Sector rank

#5

of 48 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
GRMNThis stock26.1x15.7%Favorable· 68
DHI14x-5.6%Neutral· 47
YUM23.6x9.7%Favorable· 63
CCL13.5x6.1%Neutral· 54
EBAY24x12.5%Favorable· 63
CMG29.4x5.7%Neutral· 55
AZO20.2x5.7%Neutral· 50
F3.8%Weak· 22
Consumer Discretionary median23.7x6.2%54/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianDHIYUMCCLEBAYCMGAZOGRMNP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Consumer Discretionary companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 48 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$290.38$471.88

vs. $236.34 today · expected CAGR 4%15%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$8.40B$9.75B$11.31B$13.12B$15.22B
Net income$1.93B$2.24B$2.60B$3.02B$3.50B
EPS$10.02$11.63$13.49$15.65$18.15
Share price (low)$160.38$186.04$215.80$250.33$290.38
Share price (high)$260.61$302.31$350.68$406.79$471.88
CAGR (low–high)-32% / 10%-11% / 13%-3% / 14%1% / 15%4% / 15%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for GRMN:

  • Revenue is growing 15.7% a year, a sign of real demand.
  • High net margins (23.3%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
  • Strong return on equity (19.9%) shows capital is put to work well.
  • A conservative balance sheet (debt/equity 0.0x) lowers risk.
  • Our model's overall read is Favorable (68/100).
Bear Case

The case against GRMN:

  • Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Key Risks
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Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
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On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: Garmin is a large-cap consumer discretionary business still growing nicely, with solid profitability, and a sound balance sheet. It trades at 26.1x earnings, which our model scores Favorable (68/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.