Graco Inc. GGG
Composite 59/100; the shares have moved about 22% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Momentum ranks 34/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 88/100 — a strong point in its favour. Quality ranks 72/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Growth ranks 55/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Momentum ranks 34/100 — a moderate mark against it. Valuation ranks 38/100 — a moderate mark against it.
What the company does Graco Inc. (GGG) designs and manufactures fluid-handling and spray equipment for contractors, industrial users, and expanding markets such as semiconductors. Its Contractor segment sells paint and roofing sprayers, the Industrial segment serves liquid finishing and lubrication systems, and the Expansion Markets segment targets high-growth niches like semiconductor pumps.
Key financials Graco posts strong returns (ROE 21.2%, ROA 12.7%) and margins (gross 52.6%, operating 29.7%, net 23.5%). Revenue grew 3.3% while EPS rose 14.5%. The balance sheet is pristine (debt/equity 0.02, net debt/EBITDA –0.62) with a current ratio of 2.99 and a 1.5% dividend yield.
Stock health Momentum is mixed: +0.93% over 3m but –7.20% over 6m and –4.08% over 12m, with RSI(14) at 61.90. Sidera’s overall score is 60.1, driven by high Strength (91.2) and Quality (73.5), offset by weaker Growth (39.1) and Momentum (36.8).
Price vs fair value GGG trades at a PREMIUM of 27.40% to our fair-value estimate of 58.08 and at a discount of 14.12% to the analyst 12-month target of 91.29. - Analysts cite resilient end-market demand and pricing power (IDEX Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates on HST Momentum, Raises View (Zacks)) - Industrial peers posting earnings beats may be lifting sentiment (Johnson Controls Tops Q3 Earnings & Revenue Estimates, Raises FY26 View (Zacks)) - Graco’s high margins and ROE justify some premium (Sidera Overall 60.1 — Strong quality, richly valued) - Forward P/E of 25.64 and EV/EBITDA of 16.27 reflect rich valuation versus history.
Looking forward Forward P/E of 25.64 and PEG of 2.70 suggest valuation headwinds. Execution in Expansion Markets and sustained pricing will be key to closing the discount to the 91.29 target.
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