Griffon stock snapshot

Griffon (GFF) has caught investor attention after recent trading left the stock at a last close of US$85.50, with short term returns mixed and longer term performance data pointing to very different outcomes.

Recent trading has been choppy, with the share price down 7.65% over the past month but still showing a 13.94% year to date share price return and a 5 year total shareholder return of 309.16%. This points to momentum that has cooled in the short term.

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With Griffon trading at US$85.50, an intrinsic value estimate indicating a discount of about 13% and a relatively low value score of 2, investors may wonder whether there is still a buying opportunity or if the market is already accounting for future growth.

Most Popular Narrative: 27.8% Undervalued

At a last close of $85.50 versus a narrative fair value of $118.43, Griffon is framed as undervalued, with that gap hinging on specific long term earnings and margin assumptions.

The analysts have a consensus price target of $118.43 for Griffon based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors.

However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the most bullish reporting a price target of $135.0, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just $115.0.

Curious what underpins that higher value range, especially with shrinking revenue assumptions alongside sharply higher earnings and a richer future P/E multiple? The full narrative lays out the detailed math.

Result: Fair Value of $118.43 (UNDERVALUED)

However, this depends on assumptions that could change, including ongoing revenue declines and pressure on margins if weak consumer demand and higher tariffs persist.

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Another View on Griffon’s Valuation

The first lens paints Griffon as undervalued, but the P/E story is much tougher. At about 88.2x earnings versus 20.2x for the US Building industry and 17.4x for peers, and above a fair ratio of 36.2x, the stock carries clear valuation risk if expectations slip.

For a closer look at how this pricing stacks up against the numbers, including where the fair ratio suggests the market could shift, See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

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