Graco (GGG) shares were caught up in a broader pullback after geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushed crude oil prices higher, reviving inflation concerns and raising questions about interest rate timing for industrial names.
See our latest analysis for Graco.
Beyond today’s 2.5% decline in the share price, Graco’s recent news flow includes the launch of its Pulse Mobile fluid management system and an upcoming CFO transition. Its 30 day share price return of 5.86% and 90 day share price return of 11.40% suggest positive momentum alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 12.42%.
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With Graco trading at $92.45, sitting close to a $96.00 analyst target and a modelled intrinsic value suggesting only a 2.19% discount, the key question is whether this pullback signals underappreciated upside or a market that is already pricing in future growth.
Most Popular Narrative: 3% Undervalued
Graco’s most followed narrative points to a fair value of about $95.33, sitting just above the recent $92.45 close and leaving only a small implied gap.
The strategic decision to maintain a strong U.S. manufacturing footprint may give Graco an advantage over competitors who manufacture offshore, especially in light of ongoing trade tensions and tariffs, potentially improving net margins due to cost control and pricing power.
Curious what earnings power this assumes. Revenue, margins, and the future P/E all have to pull in the same direction. The exact mix might surprise you.
Result: Fair Value of $95.33 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, tariff swings and any stumble in contractor segment margins or acquisition integration could quickly challenge the modest 3% undervalued story that investors are leaning on.
Find out about the key risks to this Graco narrative.
Another Take: Multiples Paint a Richer Picture
While our modelled fair value points to a small 2.2% discount, the current P/E of 29.3x sits above the Machinery industry at 28.4x, above peers at 29.2x, and materially above a fair ratio of 23.7x. That gap tilts toward valuation risk rather than clear upside, so how comfortable are you paying up for quality here?
See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.
Next Steps
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