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Graco Inc (GGG) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Graco Inc stock (GGG) is currently trading at $86.04. Graco Inc PE ratio is 27.77. Graco Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 6.34. Analyst consensus price target for GGG is $96.00. WallStSmart rates GGG as Hold.

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GGG

Graco Inc

NYSEINDUSTRIALS
$86.04
$0.52 (0.61%)
52W$71.10
$95.69
Target$96.00+11.6%

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GGG Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Graco Inc (GGG)

Margin of Safety
+31.6%
Strong Buy Zone
GGG Fair Value
$138.23
Graham Formula
Current Price
$86.04
$52.19 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $138.23
Overvalued
Price $86.04
Graham IV $138.23
Analyst $96.00

GGG trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $138.23, offering a 32% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Graco Inc (GGG) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, eps growth. Concerns around price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Graco Inc (GGG) Key Strengths (6)

Avg Score: 8.7/10
Profit MarginProfitability
23.30%10/10

Keeps $23 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

Institutional Own.Quality
91.85%10/10

91.85% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$14.18B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Operating MarginProfitability
27.50%8/10

Strong operational efficiency: $28 kept per $100 revenue

EPS GrowthGrowth
23.80%8/10

Strong earnings growth at 23.80% per year

Return on EquityProfitability
19.90%7/10

Solid profitability: $20 profit per $100 equity

Graco Inc (GGG) Areas to Watch (4)

Avg Score: 3.5/10
Price/BookValuation
5.242/10

Very expensive at 5.2x book value

PEG RatioValuation
2.594/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Price/SalesValuation
6.344/10

Premium valuation at 6.3x annual revenue

Revenue GrowthGrowth
8.10%4/10

Modest revenue growth at 8.10%

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
27.77
Expensive
Forward P/E
26.18
Premium
Trailing P/E
27.77
Expensive
Price/Sales (TTM)
6.34
Premium

Graco Inc (GGG) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 63/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 8.7/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 3.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Profit Margin, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 19.90%, Operating Margin at 27.50%, Profit Margin at 23.30%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 23.80%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.59), Price/Sales (6.34), Price/Book (5.24) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 8.10%, which may limit upside.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Book improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 19.90% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 8.10% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Profit Margin, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Price/Book, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

GGG Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

GGG's Price-to-Sales ratio of 6.34x trades 33% below its historical average of 9.46x (15th percentile). The current valuation is 60% below its historical high of 16.01x set in Oct 2017, and 70% above its historical low of 3.73x in Feb 2009.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Graco Inc (GGG) · INDUSTRIALSSPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY

The Big Picture

Graco Inc is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 2.2B with 8% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 23.3%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1990.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Strong Profitability

Profit margin of 23.3% and operating margin of 27.5% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Graco Inc.

Bottom Line

Graco Inc is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 23.3% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Graco Inc(GGG)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY

Country

USA

Graco Inc. designs, manufactures and markets systems and equipment used to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluids and powders worldwide. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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88-11TH AVENUE NORTHEAST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, 55413