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Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. PulteGroup (PHM)

This page compares Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) with PulteGroup (PHM) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) and PulteGroup (PHM) both belong to the Household Durables industry, though GRMN is classified under Consumer Electronics while PHM falls under Homebuilding.

SymbolGRMNPHM
Company NameGarmin Ltd.PulteGroup, Inc.
Country/RegionSwitzerlandUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupConsumer Durables & ApparelConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold DurablesHousehold Durables
GICS Sub-IndustryConsumer ElectronicsHomebuilding
Market Capitalization44.10 billion USD21.15 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateDecember 8, 2000March 17, 1980
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

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Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. PulteGroup (PHM): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolGRMNPHM
5-Day Price Return-4.25%-1.70%
13-Week Price Return5.66%-21.56%
26-Week Price Return11.92%-8.39%
52-Week Price Return10.53%7.74%
Month-to-Date Return-9.66%-9.24%
Year-to-Date Return11.85%-5.30%
10-Day Avg. Volume0.79M1.95M
3-Month Avg. Volume0.91M1.92M
3-Month Volatility36.60%32.56%
Beta0.951.25

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) at 19.93% and PulteGroup (PHM) at 15.92% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

19.93%

Max
41.36%
Q3
20.17%
Median
10.17%
Q1
0.35%
Min
-11.10%

PHM

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

15.92%

Max
41.36%
Q3
20.17%
Median
10.17%
Q1
0.35%
Min
-11.10%
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. PulteGroup (PHM): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) leads with Net Profit Margin (TTM) of 23.26%, above its industry benchmark range, while PulteGroup (PHM) at 12.14% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

23.26%

Max
19.35%
Q3
8.78%
Median
5.39%
Q1
0.78%
Min
-10.44%

PHM

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

12.14%

Max
19.35%
Q3
8.78%
Median
5.39%
Q1
0.78%
Min
-10.44%
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. PulteGroup (PHM): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) leads with Operating Profit Margin (TTM) of 26.46%, above its industry benchmark range, while PulteGroup (PHM) at 15.92% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

26.46%

Max
19.91%
Q3
11.80%
Median
7.29%
Q1
4.33%
Min
-4.83%

PHM

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

15.92%

Max
19.91%
Q3
11.80%
Median
7.29%
Q1
4.33%
Min
-4.83%
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. PulteGroup (PHM): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolGRMNPHM
Return on Equity (TTM)19.93%15.92%
Return on Assets (TTM)16.23%11.40%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)23.26%12.14%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)26.46%15.92%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)59.14%25.71%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) at 4.36 and PulteGroup (PHM) at 5.08 post Current Ratio (MRQ) above their industry mid-ranges — short-term liquidity appears comfortable, though unusually high readings can point to idle current assets.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

4.36

Max
5.39
Q3
3.38
Median
2.24
Q1
1.54
Min
0.78

PHM

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

5.08

Max
5.39
Q3
3.38
Median
2.24
Q1
1.54
Min
0.78
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. PulteGroup (PHM): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) at 0.00 and PulteGroup (PHM) at 0.18 maintain Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile of industry peers, indicating less debt relative to equity than typical competitors.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

0.00

Max
2.79
Q3
1.24
Median
0.48
Q1
0.19
Min
0.00

PHM

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

0.18

Max
2.79
Q3
1.24
Median
0.48
Q1
0.19
Min
0.00
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. PulteGroup (PHM): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) at 73.26 ranks in the top quartile for Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM), ahead of PulteGroup (PHM) at 41.50, which sits around the industry mid-range.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

73.26

Max
140.40
Q3
60.83
Median
10.87
Q1
2.68
Min
-47.83

PHM

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

41.50

Max
140.40
Q3
60.83
Median
10.87
Q1
2.68
Min
-47.83
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. PulteGroup (PHM): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolGRMNPHM
Current Ratio (MRQ)4.365.08
Quick Ratio (MRQ)2.680.61
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.000.18
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)73.2641.50

Growth

Revenue Growth

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. PulteGroup (PHM): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolGRMNPHM
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)14.23%-12.44%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)15.71%-5.94%
3-Year Revenue CAGR14.24%2.18%
5-Year Revenue CAGR11.59%9.42%

EPS Growth

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. PulteGroup (PHM): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolGRMNPHM
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)21.82%-30.11%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)18.23%-27.04%
3-Year EPS CAGR19.43%0.11%
5-Year EPS CAGR10.69%16.28%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) at 1.57% and PulteGroup (PHM) at 0.87% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

1.57%

Max
4.43%
Q3
2.53%
Median
1.07%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

PHM

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

0.87%

Max
4.43%
Q3
2.53%
Median
1.07%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. PulteGroup (PHM): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) at 39.91% and PulteGroup (PHM) at 8.95% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

39.91%

Max
94.64%
Q3
40.03%
Median
12.91%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

PHM

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

8.95%

Max
94.64%
Q3
40.03%
Median
12.91%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. PulteGroup (PHM): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolGRMNPHM
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.57%0.87%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)39.91%8.95%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

PulteGroup (PHM) at 10.24 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) at 25.49 sits around the industry midpoint — PHM has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

25.49

Max
47.72
Q3
26.11
Median
15.59
Q1
11.32
Min
5.47

PHM

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

10.24

Max
47.72
Q3
26.11
Median
15.59
Q1
11.32
Min
5.47
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. PulteGroup (PHM): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

PulteGroup (PHM) at 1.24 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) at 5.93 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated trailing revenue multiple for GRMN relative to peers.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

5.93

Max
2.92
Q3
1.64
Median
0.98
Q1
0.60
Min
0.17

PHM

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

1.24

Max
2.92
Q3
1.64
Median
0.98
Q1
0.60
Min
0.17
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. PulteGroup (PHM): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) at 4.69 and PulteGroup (PHM) at 1.74 post Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on book-value multiple.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

4.69

Max
7.50
Q3
4.75
Median
2.37
Q1
1.17
Min
0.44

PHM

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

1.74

Max
7.50
Q3
4.75
Median
2.37
Q1
1.17
Min
0.44
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. PulteGroup (PHM): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolGRMNPHM
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)25.4910.24
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)5.931.24
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)4.691.74
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)30.4911.76