Garrett Motion (GTX)
Market Price (12/20/2025): $17.53 | Market Cap: $3.5 BilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Automotive Parts & Equipment
Garrett Motion (GTX)
Market Price (12/20/2025): $17.53Market Cap: $3.5 BilSector: Consumer DiscretionaryIndustry: Automotive Parts & Equipment
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 10%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.0%, FCF Yield is 11% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -0.4%, Dist 3Y High is -0.4% | Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.1%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.1% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11% | Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 53% | |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 44% | Key risksGTX key risks include [1] the long-term threat to its core turbocharger business from the automotive industry's shift to electric vehicles and [2] a significant debt load coupled with substantial cash payment obligations to Honeywell. | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Hydrogen Economy, Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and Cybersecurity. Themes include Fuel Cell Technology, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 10%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.0%, FCF Yield is 11% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 44% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Hydrogen Economy, Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and Cybersecurity. Themes include Fuel Cell Technology, Show more. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -0.4%, Dist 3Y High is -0.4% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.1%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.1% |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 53% |
| Key risksGTX key risks include [1] the long-term threat to its core turbocharger business from the automotive industry's shift to electric vehicles and [2] a significant debt load coupled with substantial cash payment obligations to Honeywell. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
GTX Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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1. Strong Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Raised Guidance.
Garrett Motion reported robust third-quarter 2025 financial results on October 23, 2025, significantly exceeding analyst expectations for both net sales and adjusted earnings per share. The company's net sales grew by 9% year-over-year to $902 million, and adjusted earnings per share reached 38 cents, surpassing the 26-cent estimate. This strong performance led management to raise its full-year 2025 outlook, projecting net sales between $3.5 billion and $3.6 billion. The stock "skyrocketed 19.3% higher" on the day of the announcement.
2. Announcement of a $250 Million Share Repurchase Program.
On December 3, 2025, Garrett Motion announced a $250 million share repurchase program for 2026. This strategic move signals confidence in the company's financial health and a commitment to enhancing shareholder value through capital returns.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| GTX Return | � | � | -5% | 27% | -7% | 95% | � |
| Peers Return | 37% | 9% | -19% | 15% | -25% | 15% | 20% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| GTX Win Rate | � | 57% | 50% | 58% | 42% | 67% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 63% | 53% | 38% | 47% | 35% | 58% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| GTX Max Drawdown | � | � | -31% | -10% | -24% | -18% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -63% | -9% | -41% | -14% | -37% | -29% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: PATK, VC, CVGI, APTV, MGA.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/19/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | GTX | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -35.8% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 55.7% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 423 days | 464 days |
Compare to PATK, VC, CVGI, APTV, MGA
In The Past
Garrett Motion's stock fell -35.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 5/26/2021. A -35.8% loss requires a 55.7% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | BBWI | Bath & Body Works | Dip Buy | DB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider BuyingBuying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap | 13.7% | 13.7% | 0.0% |
| 11262025 | HRB | H&R Block | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 5.8% | 5.8% | -0.1% |
| 11262025 | LRN | Stride | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.6% | 3.6% | -4.4% |
| 11212025 | ABNB | Airbnb | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 18.4% | 18.4% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | MTN | Vail Resorts | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 11.9% | 11.9% | -1.6% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | BBWI | Bath & Body Works | Dip Buy | DB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider BuyingBuying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap | 13.7% | 13.7% | 0.0% |
| 11262025 | HRB | H&R Block | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 5.8% | 5.8% | -0.1% |
| 11262025 | LRN | Stride | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.6% | 3.6% | -4.4% |
| 11212025 | ABNB | Airbnb | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 18.4% | 18.4% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | MTN | Vail Resorts | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 11.9% | 11.9% | -1.6% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 66.71 |
| Mkt Cap | 3.5 |
| Rev LTM | 3,816 |
| Op Inc LTM | 416 |
| FCF LTM | 369 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 326 |
| CFO LTM | 470 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 412 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | -1.6% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 1.5% |
| Rev Chg Q | 2.4% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 0.6% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 7.9% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 7.6% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.0% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 10.1% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 10.0% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 6.6% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 6.7% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 3.5 |
| P/S | 0.8 |
| P/EBIT | 7.8 |
| P/E | 12.8 |
| P/CFO | 7.5 |
| Total Yield | 8.0% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 8.3% |
| D/E | 0.5 |
| Net D/E | 0.4 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 7.8% |
| 3M Rtn | -1.7% |
| 6M Rtn | 22.9% |
| 12M Rtn | 36.0% |
| 3Y Rtn | -2.6% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 4.9% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -3.5% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 7.6% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 17.4% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -78.4% |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 10/23/2025 | 19.3% | 36.5% | 25.0% |
| 7/24/2025 | 3.4% | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| 5/1/2025 | 10.6% | 22.8% | 15.0% |
| 2/20/2025 | 5.2% | 7.8% | -3.2% |
| 10/24/2024 | -7.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% |
| 7/25/2024 | -11.6% | -3.9% | -11.2% |
| 4/25/2024 | 0.3% | -4.7% | -9.8% |
| 2/15/2024 | 12.9% | 11.2% | 13.5% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 11 | 12 | 11 |
| # Negative | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Median Positive | 4.4% | 7.8% | 12.4% |
| Median Negative | -2.6% | -3.1% | -6.6% |
| Max Positive | 19.3% | 36.5% | 29.3% |
| Max Negative | -11.6% | -6.3% | -17.1% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 10232025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 7242025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5012025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2202025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10242024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 7252024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 4252024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2152024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 10242023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 7272023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 4242023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2142023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 10262022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 7282022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 4282022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2142022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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