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Gorman-Rupp (GRC) is back on investors' radar after first quarter 2026 results exceeded expectations on revenue and profit, delivered record earnings, and were accompanied by a sizable 13.8% year-on-year increase in order backlog.
See our latest analysis for Gorman-Rupp.
The strong first quarter has coincided with sharp share price momentum, with a 12.5% 7 day share price return, a 46.9% 90 day share price return, and a 120.3% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests investors have been repricing growth and income prospects after the earnings beat and reaffirmed dividend.
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With Gorman-Rupp now trading around US$76.78, above the US$74 analyst price target and carrying a strong recent return profile, the key question is whether investors are overpaying or if markets are simply catching up to future growth potential.
Price-to-Earnings of 34.4x: Is it justified?
Gorman-Rupp currently trades on a P/E of 34.4x, which places the stock at a richer earnings multiple while sitting above both its DCF estimate and analyst target.
The P/E ratio compares the share price to earnings per share, so a higher P/E usually reflects stronger profit expectations or a willingness to pay more for each dollar of earnings. For a pump manufacturer with a long operating history, this kind of multiple signals that the market is attaching a premium to the business rather than treating it as a low-growth industrial name.
Compared with Simply Wall St's estimated fair P/E of 21.7x, the current 34.4x looks expensive. This suggests the market is pricing in a higher level of earnings strength than the fair ratio implies as a level the valuation could move toward. At the same time, that 34.4x is below the peer average of 42.5x, so investors are paying less per dollar of Gorman-Rupp's earnings than for the wider peer group despite this premium to the fair ratio.
Explore the SWS fair ratio for Gorman-Rupp
Result: Price-to-Earnings of 34.4x (OVERVALUED)
However, the current 34.4x P/E and share price above the US$74 analyst target leave less room for error if earnings or order momentum soften.
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Another View: Cash Flows Point To A Different Story
While the P/E of 34.4x suggests a rich price, the SWS DCF model points to an estimated future cash flow value of $66.66 per share, compared with the current $76.78 price. That implies Gorman-Rupp is trading above this cash flow based estimate, so how much of a premium are you comfortable paying for quality and growth?
Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.
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Next Steps
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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
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