Generac Holdings GNRC
United StatesIndustrials · Specialty Industrial MachineryUSD
287.31 USD (+29.8%)
16 analysts
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Generac Holdings is a US manufacturer of backup electric generators, energy storage systems, and home and industrial power equipment, sold through a network of distributors and contractors.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Strong growth8.2
- ✓Very solid balance sheet7.1
- ✕Little or no dividend1.5
- ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop2.4
- ✕Demanding valuation3.4
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsStrong growth and business quality justify the premium, but the current valuation leaves little margin of safety.
Generac shows 92% profit growth and a 17.93% operating margin, with a healthy balance sheet (ND/EBITDA 1.79), but its valuation is demanding (P/E 50.88) and it pays no dividend, limiting its appeal to value investors.
Concentration in the US residential backup generator market exposes Generac to demand seasonality and competition from new energy storage technologies.
Context and risks
Generac has no material exposure to current macro factors. Its generator and energy storage business benefits from electrification and grid resilience, but it does not depend on short-term interest rates or commodities in a way that alters its risk profile. The main risk is operational and competitive, not macroeconomic.
Is Generac Holdings stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 77% above the Industrials median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 50.9 | 25.4 | +100% |
| EV / EBITDA | 22.3 | 14.5 | +54% |
| Price / book | 4.5 | 4.1 | +12% |
| Price / sales | 2.9 | 2.1 | +43% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 3.4 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 287.31 USD, +29.8% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 6.1 (sector 5.8), Growth 8.2 (sector 6.6).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials medianValuation
- P/E
- 50.9
- Forward P/E
- 17.2
- EV / EBITDA
- 22.3
- Price / book
- 4.5
- Price / sales
- 2.9
- PEG
- 0.63
- Market cap
- 13.1B USD
- Enterprise value
- 14.2B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 9.5%
- ROA
- 4.7%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 18.6%
- Gross margin
- 39.5%
- Operating margin
- 17.9%
- Net margin
- 5.8%
- Free cash flow
- 289.1M USD
- FCF yield
- 2.2%
- Cash conversion
- 45%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 1.4B USD
- Net debt
- 1.1B USD
- Cash
- 271.3M USD
- EBITDA
- 636.2M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 1.79
- Debt / equity
- 49.00
- Current ratio
- 2.04
- Quick ratio
- 0.88
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +10.6%
- Earnings growth
- +92.0%
- EPS (TTM)
- 4.35 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 12.86 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.0%
- Payout
- 0.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.92
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (16)
- Target price
- 287.31 USD
- 52-week range
- 134.80 – 296.44
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Is Generac Holdings stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 77% above the Industrials median on average. Valuation score: 3.4 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 287.31 USD, +29.8% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Generac Holdings get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 4.9 out of 10, rank 1,750 of 2,130 (better than 17% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Growth (8.2) and its weakest, Dividend (1.5). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Generac Holdings's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 50.9: the share price equals 50.9 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Industrials median is 25.4. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 17.2.
How much is Generac Holdings worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 13.1B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 14.2B USD.
How much debt does Generac Holdings have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 1.1B USD. That is 1.79 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.
Does Generac Holdings pay a dividend?
It pays no dividend, or almost none.
How has Generac Holdings stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 30.1% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 134.80 and 296.44 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Generac Holdings?
16 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 287.31 USD (+29.8% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.