Stock Analysis
GENERAC HOLDINGS INCGNRC
P/E 44.03×· 5Y range 12.31–92.64×· top 17% of history
Sector: Technology · Industry: Motors & Generators
AnalystsStrong Buy28 analystsP/E 44.0× sits at the 83rd percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 26% of debt · FY 2025.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, expensive valuation
Strengths
- Quality90
- Financial Health72
Risks
- Valuation37
- Growth31
Mixed fundamentals at a demanding price.
Market context
-2.9% today· Z 1.0σ
Bull Case
- ✓Altman Z 4.3 — safe-zone balance sheet
What's happening with GNRC
Profile
Strong earnings quality; growth, valuation and profitability lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation37/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (83th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (3.3%)12/25
- P/S (2.6x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (29.3x)5/25
- Growth31/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (3.0%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (-26.6%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-25.1%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (120.6%)25/25
- Profitability49/100 · Weak
- ROIC (9.2%)12/25
- ROE (9.8%)12/25
- Net margin (5.8%)13/25
- Operating margin (9.5%)12/25
- Financial Health72/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (4.28)25/25
- Current ratio (2.03)25/25
- Interest coverage (2.8x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 17%)12/25
- Quality90/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.57)25/25
- FCF conversion (147%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 4.2%)25/25
- Moat63/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (7/10 yrs)20/25
- Median gross margin (36.0%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (9/10 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 3.8%)12/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Interest coverage 2.8× — thin debt cushion
- ⚠P/E 44.0× at top 17% of 5-year history
About GENERAC HOLDINGS INC
Generac designs and manufactures power generation equipment serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Show more
It offers standby generators, portable generators, lighting, outdoor power equipment, and a suite of clean energy products. Sales generated in the United States account for the majority of total sales.
Headquarters: WAUKESHA, WI · Employees: 9,400 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
37DP/E (TTM)44.0xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 12.3x–92.6x · 83rd pct
P/FCF29.5xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield3.3%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -1.2%–9.0% · 60th pct
P/S (TTM)2.56xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.3x–9.5x · 63rd pct
EV/EBIT29.3xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 10.9x–57.4x · 80th pct
EV/Sales2.8xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E19.9xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio4.32xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio—
Finnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
49D+ROIC9.2%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE9.8%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA4.6%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin5.8%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin9.5%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin39.5%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin8.5%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin7.4%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
31DRevenue CAGR3.0%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-26.6%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-25.1%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth120.6%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-7.9%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income19.8%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue1.1%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
72B+Altman Z-Score4.28A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio2.03xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.78xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage2.8xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment2.6yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT2.3xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.50xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.26xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
90A+Piotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.57A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion146.9%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability4.2%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue3.8%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.79xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taffe Norman P Filed | Taffe Norman P | Option exercise | -150 | |
Taffe Norman P Filed | Taffe Norman P | SellOpen market sale | -150 | |
Taffe Norman P Filed | Taffe Norman P | Option exercise | +150 | |
Taffe Norman P Filed | Taffe Norman P | Option exercise | -100 | |
Taffe Norman P Filed | Taffe Norman P | SellOpen market sale | -100 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taffe Norman P Filed | Taffe Norman P | Option exercise | +100 | |
Taffe Norman P Filed | Taffe Norman P | SellOpen market sale | -200 | |
Raabe Kyle Andrew Filed | Raabe Kyle Andrew | Option exercise | -213 |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
63BROIC >12% Years7/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)36.0%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years9/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor3.8%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$4.38
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$4.49
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$48.77
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$1.31B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$341.41M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$969.46M
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$2.63B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.90xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$11.36B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.86D
Grade D: High volatilityPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
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 Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: GENERAC HOLDINGS INC (GNRC)
GNRC is down 2.88% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for GENERAC HOLDINGS INC. Altman Z-Score of 4.28 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.57 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~2.6 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
See how GNRC ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all GNRC moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 | After-hours | 196.21 | -8.44% | -2.13 |
| Sep 17 | Pre-market | 232.10 | +32.55% | 11.31 |
| Sep 17 | Regular | 207.69 | +18.61% | 6.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions about GNRC
What is the current GENERAC HOLDINGS INC (GNRC) stock price?
GNRC is trading at $192.68 at the last market close, down 2.88% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks GNRC pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is GNRC stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates GENERAC HOLDINGS INC's financial health at 72/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is GNRC stock overvalued?
GENERAC HOLDINGS INC trades at a trailing P/E of 44.0 and our valuation score rates it 37/100 (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 GENERAC HOLDINGS INC report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for GNRC. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does GENERAC HOLDINGS INC operate in?
GENERAC HOLDINGS INC operates in the Technology sector, within the Motors & Generators industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does GENERAC HOLDINGS INC do?
Generac designs and manufactures power generation equipment serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets.
About GENERAC HOLDINGS INC (GNRC) Stock
GENERAC HOLDINGS INC (GNRC) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Motors & Generators industry. As of the latest update, GENERAC HOLDINGS INC is trading at $192.68, down 2.88% on the day with a market capitalization of $11.4 billion. The financial health score for GNRC is 72/100, which indicates good 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 GNRC stock.
GNRC Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for GENERAC HOLDINGS INC across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 72/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for GNRC.
- Sector peers: Compare GNRC against 5 other technology stocks on key financial metrics.
Is GNRC a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate GENERAC HOLDINGS INC (GNRC) as an investment. The financial health score of 72/100 suggests good 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.GENERAC HOLDINGS INC (GNRC) 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.