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Griffon Corporation (GFF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: GFF (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
7 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $100.29
1 Year Target Price $100.29
| 6 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 25.98% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.68B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 53.39 | 1Y Target Price 100.29 |
Price to earnings Ratio 53.39 | 1Y Target Price 100.29 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 1.11 | 52 Weeks Range 61.66 - 86.09 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 61.66 - 86.09 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.89% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.48 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 2.78% | Operating Margin (TTM) 19.22% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 12.66% | Return on Equity (TTM) 48.69% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 53.39 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 5126204297 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.46 |
Enterprise Value 5126204297 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.46 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.04 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.64 | Shares Outstanding 46558600 | Shares Floating 42954544 |
Shares Outstanding 46558600 | Shares Floating 42954544 | ||
Percent Insiders 19.44 | Percent Institutions 80.98 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Griffon Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Griffon Corporation was founded in 1959. Initially focused on defense electronics, it evolved through acquisitions and divestitures into a diversified management and holding company with interests in consumer and professional building products and home and building products.
Core Business Areas
- Consumer and Professional Products (CPP): Manufactures and markets branded consumer and professional tools, outdoor lifestyle products, and home and building products.
- Home and Building Products (HBP): Manufactures and markets residential, commercial, and industrial garage doors and related products.
Leadership and Structure
Ronald J. Kramer is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a decentralized structure, with each business unit managed independently.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- AMES: AMES is a leading North American manufacturer of non-powered landscaping products. Competitors include Scotts Miracle-Gro and Fiskars. Market share varies by specific product category, but AMES holds a significant portion of the North American market.
- Clopay: Clopay is a leading manufacturer and marketer of residential and commercial garage doors in North America. Competitors include Overhead Door Corporation and Wayne Dalton. Clopay holds a leading market share in North America.
- CornellCookson: CornellCookson is a manufacturer of rolling doors and grilles. Competitors include DYNACO High Performance Doors, and Rytec High Performance Doors
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industries in which Griffon operates are influenced by factors like housing starts, consumer spending, construction activity, and raw material prices. Demand for home improvement products and building materials is cyclical.
Positioning
Griffon's diversified portfolio provides some insulation from industry-specific downturns. Its brands hold strong market positions in their respective categories. A key advantage is the brand recognition and distribution network of businesses like Clopay and AMES.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for home and building products is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Griffon is positioned to capture a percentage of this TAM through its established brands and market presence.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong Brand Portfolio
- Leading Market Positions
- Diversified Business Segments
- Established Distribution Networks
Weaknesses
- Exposure to Cyclical Industries
- Debt Levels (can fluctuate based on acquisitions)
- Reliance on Key Customers
Opportunities
- Growth Through Acquisitions
- Expansion into New Geographies
- Innovation in Product Offerings
- Increased Demand for Home Improvement Products
Threats
- Economic Downturns
- Increased Competition
- Fluctuations in Raw Material Prices
- Changes in Consumer Preferences
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MAS
- Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN)
- Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)
Competitive Landscape
Griffon's advantages include its strong brand portfolio and established distribution networks. Disadvantages may include its exposure to cyclical industries and higher debt levels. Competitors have broader portfolios, but it has some good brands.
Major Acquisitions
Hunter Douglas
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1425
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded CPP segment, adding high-growth outdoor and lifestyle brands
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Griffon has grown through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. The company's performance has been influenced by economic cycles and industry trends.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be driven by continued demand for home improvement products, expansion into new markets, and strategic acquisitions. Analyst estimates can be looked up and inserted here.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions to expand product offerings and market share, as well as investments in operational improvements.
Summary
Griffon Corporation has a diversified portfolio and a leading market position in niche industries and can withstand industry-specific downturns. However, it is exposed to cyclical industries and maintains a high debt level. Future growth will be driven by product innovation and strategic acquisitions, but it will need to watch out for increased competition. The company is showing consistent growth and shareholder returns are doing well.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Investor Presentations
- Analyst Reports
- Company Website
- Third-Party Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Market conditions and company performance can change, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Griffon Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1973-05-03 | Chairman of the Board & CEO Mr. Ronald J. Kramer | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Building Products & Equipment | Full time employees 5300 | Website https://www.griffon.com |
Full time employees 5300 | Website https://www.griffon.com | ||
Griffon Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides consumer and professional, and home and building products in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, and internationally. The company operates through two segments: Home and Building Products, and Consumer and Professional Products. The Home and Building Products segment manufactures and markets residential and commercial sectional garage doors, rolling steel service doors, fire doors, shutters, steel security grilles, and room dividers for the use in commercial construction and repair, and home remodeling applications. The segment also sells related products, such as garage door openers. The Consumer and Professional Products segment manufactures and markets long-handled engineered tools, including spades, shovels, spades, scoops, rakes, hoes, cultivators, weeders, post hole diggers, scrapers, edgers, and forks; wheelbarrows and lawn carts; snow tools comprising shovels, pushers, roof rakes, sled sleigh shovels, scoops, and ice scrapers; and pruning products, such as pruners, loppers, shears, and other tools. The segment also offers striking tools, including axes, picks, mattocks, mauls, wood splitters, sledgehammers, pry bars, and repair handles; hand tools comprising hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable wrenches, handsaws, tape measures, levels, clamps, trowels, cultivators, weeders, and other hand tools; indoor and outdoor planters and lawn accessories; and garden hoses and hose reels. In addition, the segment provides home organization products, including wire and wood shelving, containers, storage cabinets, and other closet and home organization accessories; residential, industrial, and commercial fans; and cleaning products, such as brooms, brushes, squeegees, and other cleaning products. The company was formerly known as Instrument Systems Corporation and changed its name to Griffon Corporation in June 1992. Griffon Corporation was founded in 1774 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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