Graco Inc (GGG) Stock Analysis
Market Closed
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Pumps & Pumping Equipment
AnalystsHold16 analystsWhat's happening with GGG
Price History
5-Year Weekly Candlestick Chart
Profile
Strong financial health, profitability and earnings quality; growth lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation54/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (21th pct)20/25
- FCF yield (5.0%)12/25
- P/S (5.7x)12/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth36/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (3.0%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (4.4%)6/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (5.1%)12/25
- Fwd implied growth (13.5%)12/25
- Profitability90/100 · Strong
- ROIC (24.1%)20/25
- ROE (18.8%)20/25
- Net margin (23.0%)25/25
- Operating margin (27.5%)25/25
- Financial Health100/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (14.79)25/25
- Current ratio (3.56)25/25
- Interest coverage (222.6x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (Net cash)25/25
- Quality90/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.65)25/25
- FCF conversion (122%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 3.6%)25/25
About Graco Inc
Graco manufactures equipment used for managing fluids, coatings, and adhesives, specializing in difficult-to-handle materials. Show more
Graco's business is organized into three segments: industrial, process, and contractor. The Minnesota-based firm serves a wide range of end markets, including industrial, automotive, and construction, and its broad array of products include pumps, valves, meters, sprayers, and equipment used to apply coatings, sealants, and adhesives. The firm generated roughly $2.2 billion in sales in 2025.
Headquarters: MINNEAPOLIS, MN · Employees: 4,400 · Website ↗
Insider Transactions
Recent SEC Form 4 filings
- SellOption exercise · filed 2026-08-05-3218 sh2026-08-03
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-08-05-3218 sh2026-08-03
- BuyOption exercise · filed 2026-08-05+3.2K sh2026-08-03
- BuyGrant / award · filed 2026-07-01+353 sh2026-07-01
- BuyGrant / award · filed 2026-07-01+331 sh2026-07-01
+3 more recent filings
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot — pillar inputs plus per-share and market context
Valuation
54CP/E (TTM)25.7xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 22.7x–32.6x · 21st pct
P/FCF20.2xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield5.0%C
Grade C: LowTTM FCF / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 1.4%–5.1% · 98th pct
P/S (TTM)5.65xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 4.8x–7.5x · 17th pct
EV/EBITDA16.4xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales5.4xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E22.7xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio4.63xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.90B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.49%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio35.1%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
90A+ROIC24.1%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE18.8%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA16.4%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin23.0%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin27.5%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin52.3%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin28.1%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin26.5%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Financial Health
100A+Altman Z-Score14.79A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio3.56xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio2.22xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage222.6xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt RepaymentNet CashA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT—
Leverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.01xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt—
Cash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Growth
36DRevenue CAGR3.0%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR4.4%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)5.1%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth13.5%B
Grade B: LowImplied 1Y EPS growth from forward P/E vs our TTM EPS. Sparse — only where forward estimates exist
Dilution (5Y)-2.3%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income6.7%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue1.5%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Quality
90A+Piotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.65A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion122.3%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability3.6%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue2.1%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.68xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
More metrics — Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$3.05
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$3.78
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$16.07
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt—
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$712.17M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt—
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$2.74B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability5.63xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$12.71B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.88B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
Takeaway
The company exhibits exceptional financial health with a virtually debt-free balance sheet and highly robust profitability, while its valuation trades near its historical median supported by a solid 5.0% free cash flow yield.
Company is effectively debt-free after netting cash. · Current P/E of 25.7x sits at the 21st percentile of its historical range.
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Mar 2026 · Ratio snapshot Sep 24, 2026
Key Insights: Graco Inc (GGG)
Composite verdict for Graco Inc: The company exhibits exceptional financial health with a virtually debt-free balance sheet and highly robust profitability, while its valuation trades near its historical median supported by a solid 5.0% free cash flow yield.. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Graco Inc. Altman Z-Score of 14.79 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.65 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Graco Inc converts about 28% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Company is effectively debt-free after netting cash.
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Is GGG stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Graco Inc's financial health at 100/100 — The company exhibits exceptional financial health with a virtually debt-free balance sheet and highly robust profitability, while its valuation trades near its historical median supported by a solid 5.0% free cash flow yield.. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is GGG stock overvalued?
Graco Inc trades at a trailing P/E of 25.7 and our valuation score rates it 54/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Graco Inc report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for GGG. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Graco Inc operate in?
Graco Inc operates in the Industrials sector, within the Pumps & Pumping Equipment industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Graco Inc do?
Graco manufactures equipment used for managing fluids, coatings, and adhesives, specializing in difficult-to-handle materials.
About Graco Inc (GGG) Stock
Graco Inc (GGG) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Pumps & Pumping Equipment industry. Real-time pricing data for Graco Inc is available on this page with a market capitalization of $12.7 billion. The financial health score for GGG is 100/100, which indicates excellent financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for GGG stock.
GGG Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time GGG stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for GGG with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Graco Inc across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 100/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for GGG.
- Sector peers: Compare GGG against 10 other industrials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is GGG a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Graco Inc (GGG) as an investment. The financial health score of 100/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Graco Inc (GGG) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.