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Graco Inc (GGG)

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$85.97
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Profit since last BUY-0.54%
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06/30/2025: GGG (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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12 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $89.05

1 Year Target Price $89.05

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$89.05Target price
Low$71.81
Current$85.97
high$92.24

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 1.7%
Avg. Invested days 40
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 14.40B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 30.44
1Y Target Price 89.05
Price to earnings Ratio 30.44
1Y Target Price 89.05
Volume (30-day avg) 12
Beta 1.07
52 Weeks Range 71.81 - 92.24
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 71.81 - 92.24
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.28%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.83

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Profitability

Profit Margin 22.7%
Operating Margin (TTM) 27.34%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 12.5%
Return on Equity (TTM) 20.28%

Valuation

Trailing PE 30.44
Forward PE 29.24
Enterprise Value 13912681199
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.7
Enterprise Value 13912681199
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.7
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.47
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.01
Shares Outstanding 167132992
Shares Floating 165324475
Shares Outstanding 167132992
Shares Floating 165324475
Percent Insiders 0.86
Percent Institutions 90.63

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4
Target Price 89.05
Buy 2
Strong Buy 2
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Hold 8
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Graco Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Graco Inc. was founded in 1926 as the Gray Company, Inc. and initially focused on developing and marketing automotive lubrication equipment. Over time, it expanded into fluid handling systems and equipment for a wide range of industries.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Industrial Segment: Offers equipment for applying coatings, sealants, adhesives, and other fluids in manufacturing and processing applications.
  • Process Segment: Provides pumps, valves, meters, and accessories for moving and dispensing viscous fluids and materials in various industrial processes.
  • Contractor Segment: Develops and markets sprayers, tools, and accessories for professional painting and coating contractors.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Graco is led by a board of directors and an executive leadership team. The company is structured into three main business segments: Industrial, Process, and Contractor.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Airless Paint Sprayers: Graco is a leading manufacturer of airless paint sprayers used by professional contractors. Competitors include Titan and Wagner. Market share fluctuates, but Graco generally holds a significant portion of the professional-grade market.
  • Fluid Transfer Pumps: Graco offers a wide range of fluid transfer pumps for various industrial applications. Competitors include Yamada and Wilden. Market share varies by specific pump type and industry segment.
  • Automated Dispensing Systems: Graco provides automated dispensing systems for applying adhesives and sealants in manufacturing processes. Competitors include Nordson and ITW Dynatec. Market share varies by specific application and industry segment.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The industries Graco serves include coatings, construction, manufacturing, and processing. These industries are subject to economic cycles, technological advancements, and changing regulations.

Positioning

Graco is positioned as a leading provider of high-quality fluid handling systems and equipment. Its competitive advantages include its strong brand reputation, extensive product line, and global distribution network.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for fluid handling systems is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. Graco has a substantial presence but there's still opportunity to capture more market share.

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Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition
  • Extensive distribution network
  • Diversified product portfolio
  • Solid financial performance
  • Innovation in product development

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to economic cycles
  • Dependence on certain key suppliers
  • Potential for product liability claims
  • Fluctuations in raw material costs

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Development of new products and technologies
  • Acquisition of complementary businesses
  • Growing demand for automation in manufacturing
  • Sustainability initiatives and eco-friendly products

Threats

  • Increased competition
  • Changes in government regulations
  • Economic downturns
  • Disruptive technologies
  • Raw material price volatility

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Nordson Corporation (NDSN)
  • Illinois Tool Works (ITW)
  • Carlisle Companies (CSL)

Competitive Landscape

Graco's competitive advantages include its strong brand, extensive distribution network, and diversified product portfolio. Its disadvantages may include its exposure to economic cycles and competition from larger players.

Major Acquisitions

High Pressure Equipment Company

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 160
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Graco's offerings in the high-pressure fluid handling market.

Gema Switzerland GmbH

  • Year: 2012
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 470
  • Strategic Rationale: Significantly expanded Graco's industrial coatings business, particularly in powder coating technology.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Graco has demonstrated steady growth over the past several years, driven by organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Future Projections: Analysts predict continued growth for Graco, driven by increasing demand for its products and services in various industries. These will be dynamic.

Recent Initiatives: Graco has recently focused on expanding its presence in emerging markets, investing in new technologies, and improving its operational efficiency.

Summary

Graco Inc. demonstrates solid performance attributed to its diversified product portfolio and strong brand recognition, however economic cycles and raw material volatility pose challenges. Strategic acquisitions and expansions in emerging markets support future growth. Competitive pressures and regulatory changes warrant vigilant monitoring. Overall, Graco remains a robust player in the fluid handling systems market but must adapt to maintain its position.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Graco Inc. Investor Relations
  • SEC Filings
  • Market Reports
  • Analyst Reports

Disclaimers:

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About Graco Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Minneapolis, MN, United States
IPO Launch date 1986-07-09
President, CEO & Director Mr. Mark W. Sheahan J.D.
Sector Industrials
Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery
Full time employees 4300
Full time employees 4300

Graco Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets systems and equipment used to move, measure, mix, control, dispense, and spray fluid and powder materials in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The Contractor segment provides sprayers to apply paint to walls and other structures; two-component proportioning systems to spray polyurethane foam and polyurea coatings; viscous coatings to roofs, markings on roads, parking lots, athletic fields, and floors; and high-performance volumetric and gravimetric dispense, mixing, and shaking equipment. The Industrial segment offers paint circulating and supply pumps, paint circulating advanced control systems, and plural component coating proportioners; various accessories to filter, transport, agitate, and regulate fluid; spare parts, including spray tips, seals and filter screens; equipment for industrial customers that pumps, meters, mixes, and dispenses sealant, adhesive, and composite materials; gel-coat equipment, chop and wet-out systems, resin transfer molding systems and applicators, and precision dispensing solutions; and powder finishing products and systems that coat powder on metals under the Gema and SAT brands. The Process segment provides pumps, valves, meters, and accessories to move and dispense chemicals, oil and natural gas, water, wastewater, petroleum, food, lubricants, and other fluids; and systems, components, and accessories for the automatic lubrication of bearings, gears, and generators. This segment also offers pumps, hose reels, meters, valves and accessories for use by fast oil change facilities, service garages, fleet service centers, automobile dealerships, auto parts stores, truck builders, and heavy equipment service centers; high pressure and ultra-high pressure valves; and chemical injection pumping solutions for precise injection of chemicals. Graco Inc. was incorporated in 1926 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.