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Griffon Corporation (GFF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/03/2025: 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 $96.71
1 Year Target Price $96.71
| 6 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 42.16% | Avg. Invested days 40 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.66B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 16.12 | 1Y Target Price 96.71 |
Price to earnings Ratio 16.12 | 1Y Target Price 96.71 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 1.1 | 52 Weeks Range 54.49 - 86.29 | Updated Date 07/4/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 54.49 - 86.29 | Updated Date 07/4/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.99% | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.83 |
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 9.06% | Operating Margin (TTM) 16.59% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 11.6% | Return on Equity (TTM) 110.9% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 16.12 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 5246073312 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.44 |
Enterprise Value 5246073312 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.44 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.06 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.76 | Shares Outstanding 47025900 | Shares Floating 43421853 |
Shares Outstanding 47025900 | Shares Floating 43421853 | ||
Percent Insiders 19.25 | Percent Institutions 83.36 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Griffon Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Griffon Corporation was founded in 1959. Initially involved in textiles, it has diversified through acquisitions into consumer and professional products, and home and building products.
Core Business Areas
- Consumer and Professional Products (CPP): This segment designs, manufactures, and markets branded consumer and professional tools and products. This includes AMES lawn and garden tools, ClosetMaid home organization, and True Temper products
- Home and Building Products (HBP): This segment designs, manufactures, and markets building products for residential and commercial applications, primarily through Clopay and CornellCookson which manufacture overhead doors.
Leadership and Structure
Ronald J. Kramer is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a decentralized management structure, with each business segment having its own leadership team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- AMES Lawn and Garden Tools: AMES is a leading brand in lawn and garden tools, including shovels, rakes, and hoses. Market share is significant in North America, competing with brands like Fiskars and Corona. It is estimated to represent a substantial portion of the CPP revenue. Competitors include Fiskars (FSKRS.HE) and Corona.
- Clopay Garage Doors: Clopay is a major manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors. Market share is substantial in North America. Revenue generated is a significant portion of the HBP revenue. Competitors include Overhead Door Corporation and Wayne Dalton (owned by Carrier Global CARR).
- ClosetMaid Home Organization: ClosetMaid offers a range of storage and organization solutions for homes, including shelving, drawers, and closet systems. Competitors include Sauder Woodworking and Rubbermaid.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The consumer and professional products industry is competitive and influenced by housing market trends, consumer spending, and raw material prices. The home and building products industry is closely tied to the housing market, construction activity, and interest rates.
Positioning
Griffon Corporation holds leading positions in key segments like lawn and garden tools and garage doors. Its competitive advantages include strong brands, established distribution networks, and operational efficiencies.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for Griffon's combined segments is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Griffon is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its established brands and market presence.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand portfolio (AMES, Clopay, ClosetMaid)
- Leading market positions in key segments
- Diversified business segments
- Established distribution networks
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries (housing market)
- Dependence on raw material prices
- Potential for integration challenges with acquisitions
- Debt levels
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- New product development and innovation
- Acquisitions to expand product offerings and market share
- Growth in e-commerce sales
Threats
- Economic downturns and recessions
- Increased competition
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Changes in consumer preferences
- Rising interest rates
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- FIKR.HE
- CARR
- ODC
Competitive Landscape
Griffon's competitive advantages include its strong brand portfolio and established distribution networks. Disadvantages may include exposure to cyclical industries and debt levels.
Major Acquisitions
CornellCookson
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 180
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Griffon's presence in the commercial door market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Griffon Corporation has grown through acquisitions and organic growth. Past growth is not indicative of future results.
Future Projections: Future growth will depend on market conditions and company performance.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives may include acquisitions, divestitures, and cost-cutting measures.
Summary
Griffon Corporation is a diversified company with leading market positions in key segments. Its strengths include a strong brand portfolio and established distribution networks. However, the company is exposed to cyclical industries and faces competition. Griffon Corporation has diversified business segments that are well received and should continue to look for opportunities that benefit the organization as a whole.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
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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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