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GFFGriffon CorporationSell5.5·$87.59-6.29%
SellHigh Confidence
Investment thesis

Griffon delivers consistent earnings beats and exceptional free cash flow conversion but carries significant leverage, declining revenue, and a risk/reward that does not clear the asymmetry bar at current levels near the 52-week high.

Thesis pillars

  • High Leverage Limits Margin Of SafetyImproving
  • Revenue Decline No MoatStable
  • Earnings Consistency Steady BeatsStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Griffon Corporation (GFF) Stock Analysis

SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5GrowthQualityShortHigh Confidence

Industrials · Building Products & Equipment

Earnings in 6 days (2026-08-05). Expect elevated volatility around the report — consider waiting for post-earnings price action before new entries.

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $87.59: Leverage penalty (D/E 15.6): -1.5; Earnings in 6 days (event risk).

Griffon Corporation operates through two segments: Home and Building Products (HBP), which through Clopay is North America's largest manufacturer and marketer of garage doors, and Consumer and Professional Products (CPP), a global provider of branded tools, fans, and storage... Read more

$87.59+17.6% A.UpsideScore 5.5/10#18 of 26 Building Products & Equipment
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield1.34%
IncomeYield0.94%(5y avg 1.06%)Payout78.43%
Stop $83.99Target $103.03(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 2.5:1
Analyst target$118.43+35.2%7 analysts
$103.03our TP
$87.59price
$118.43mean
$135

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $87.59: Leverage penalty (D/E 15.6): -1.5; Earnings in 6 days (event risk). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 5.5/10, high confidence.

Passes 6/9 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on earnings proximity 6d<=7d. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-07-30
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 5, 20266d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Risks
Leverage penalty (D/E 15.6): -1.5
Earnings in 6 days (event risk)
Weak growth

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)91.6
P/E (Fwd)16.2
Mkt Cap$4.3B
EV/EBITDA11.2
Profit Mgn0.3%
ROE28.9%
Rev Growth-1.1%
Beta1.36
Dividend0.94%
Rating analysts11

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C0.09bullish
IV54%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Revenue shrinking — -1.1% YoY. Growth thesis broken unless recovery story develops.static

Revenue Growth
2.2
Declining revenue: -1%
Low model confidence on this dimension (33%).

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Growth Rank
2.3
Value Rank
3.1
Quality Rank
4.7
GatesEARNINGS PROXIMITY 6d<=7dMomentum 5.3<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)INSIDER 0.32%=MODERATEMomentum 5.3>=4.5A.R:R 2.5 ≥ 1.5No SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
41 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $86.59Resistance $97.40

Price Targets

$84
$103
A.Upside+17.6%
A.R:R2.5:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! EARNINGS_PROXIMITY:6d<=7d

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (6d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GFF stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $87.59: Leverage penalty (D/E 15.6): -1.5; Earnings in 6 days (event risk). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $83.99. Score 5.5/10, high confidence.

What is the GFF stock price target?

Take-profit target: $103.03 (+17.6% upside). Prior stop was $83.99. Stop-loss: $83.99.

What are the risks of investing in GFF?

Leverage penalty (D/E 15.6): -1.5; Earnings in 6 days (event risk); Weak growth.

Is GFF overvalued or undervalued?

Griffon Corporation trades at a P/E of 91.6 (forward 16.2). TrendMatrix value score: 7.0/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about GFF?

11 analysts cover GFF with a consensus score of 4.4/5. Average price target: $118.

What does Griffon Corporation do?Griffon Corporation operates through two segments: Home and Building Products (HBP), which through Clopay is North...

Griffon Corporation operates through two segments: Home and Building Products (HBP), which through Clopay is North America's largest manufacturer and marketer of garage doors, and Consumer and Professional Products (CPP), a global provider of branded tools, fans, and storage products. HBP contributed approximately 63% of consolidated revenue and CPP approximately 37% for fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, with roughly 5,100 employees across North America, the UK, Australia, and China.

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