Gates Industrial (GTES) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Gates Industrial Corporation PLC (NYSE: GTES) is a leading global manufacturer of engineered power transmission belts and fluid power products. The company’s portfolio includes synchronous belts, V-belts, hose assemblies, fittings and hydraulic components designed to support a wide range of industrial and automotive applications. Gates Industrial serves sectors such as agriculture, mining, construction, manufacturing, transportation and consumer markets, offering solutions that improve performance, reliability and efficiency in demanding operating environments.

In its power transmission segment, Gates Industrial produces high-strength belts engineered for precise motion control and minimal maintenance. These products are used in equipment ranging from heavy-duty mining machinery to specialty manufacturing lines. The fluid power division offers hydraulic hoses, tube assemblies, couplings and accessories that meet rigorous safety and durability standards, helping customers manage fluid conveyance under high pressure and temperature conditions.

Founded in 1911 as the Gates Rubber Company in Denver, Colorado, the business has evolved through more than a century of innovation, including the development of the first rubber v-belt in 1917. Over time, Gates expanded internationally and diversified into industrial markets, establishing a presence in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa. In 2017, the company became a publicly traded entity focused exclusively on its industrial and “Aftermarket” operations, building on a heritage of engineering expertise and customer-driven product development.

Today, Gates Industrial maintains manufacturing facilities and distribution centers around the world, supported by regional teams that collaborate closely with original equipment manufacturers and end users. The company’s ongoing investments in research and development aim to enhance product performance, reduce environmental impact and deliver innovative solutions tailored to evolving industry needs. With a global footprint and deep technical know-how, Gates Industrial is positioned to address the challenges of modern power transmission and fluid power markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $25.54 to $26.42
• 50-Day Range: $23.07 to $26.11
• 52-Week Range: $14.70 to $26.42
• Volume: 1.05 million shs
• Average Volume: 2.26 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $6.68 billion
• P/E Ratio: 33.31
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $28.18
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Gates Industrial Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Gates Industrial scored higher than 85% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 53rd out of 180 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Gates Industrial has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.82, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Gates Industrial has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 19.12%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Gates Industrial are expected to grow by 19.12% in the coming year, from $1.36 to $1.62 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Gates Industrial is 33.21, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 277.55.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Gates Industrial is 33.21, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 312.74.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Gates Industrial has a P/B Ratio of 1.98. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.09% of the float of Gates Industrial has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Gates Industrial has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Gates Industrial has recently decreased by 4.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Gates Industrial does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Gates Industrial does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.94

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.09% of the float of Gates Industrial has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Gates Industrial has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Gates Industrial has recently decreased by 4.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.19

News Sentiment

Gates Industrial has a news sentiment score of 1.19. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 14 news articles for Gates Industrial this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Gates Industrial to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Gates Industrial insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.70% of the stock of Gates Industrial is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

98.50% of the stock of Gates Industrial is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

GTES Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GTES shares performed this year?

Gates Industrial's stock was trading at $20.57 at the beginning of the year. Since then, GTES stock has increased by 25.9% and is now trading at $25.9050.

How were Gates Industrial's earnings last quarter?

Gates Industrial Corporation PLC (NYSE:GTES) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 30th. The company reported $0.39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.38 by $0.01. The firm's quarterly revenue was down .2% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is Gates Industrial doing a stock buyback?

Gates Industrial's Board of Directors approved a share buyback program on Wednesday, July 31st 2024, which allows the company to buy back $250,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 5.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are usually an indication that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

When did Gates Industrial IPO?

Gates Industrial (GTES) raised $751 million in an IPO on Thursday, January 25th 2018. The company issued 38,500,000 shares at a price of $18.00-$21.00 per share. Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and UBS Investment Bank served as the underwriters for the IPO and Barclays, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, RBC Capital Markets, Blackstone Capital Markets, Deutsche Bank Securities, Wells Fargo Securities Current Capital Securities, KeyBanc Capital Markets, Siebert Cisneros Shank, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Academy Securities, BTIG and Guggenheim Securities were co-managers.

Who are Gates Industrial's major shareholders?

Gates Industrial's top institutional investors include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (5.48%), Invesco Ltd. (2.96%), State Street Corp (2.85%) and American Century Companies Inc. (2.51%). Insiders that own company stock include Neil P Simpkins, Ivo Jurek, Fredrik J Eliasson, Aggregator (Cayman) LP Omaha, Blackstone Inc and Wilson S Neely.
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How do I buy shares of Gates Industrial?

Shares of GTES stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Gates Industrial own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Gates Industrial investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), ServiceNow (NOW), Adobe (ADBE) and Arista Networks (ANET).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/30/2025
• Today: 9/05/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: MACH - GENL INDL
• Sub-Industry: Machinery
• Current Symbol: NYSE:GTES
• CIK: 1718512
• Web: www.gates.com
• Phone: 303-744-1911
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 14,100
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Gates Industrial: $28.18
• High Price Target: $35.00
• Low Price Target: $22.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +8.8%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.82
• Research Coverage: 11 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.78
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 33.21
• Forward P/E Ratio: 19.05
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $194.90 million
• Net Margins: 5.98%
• Pretax Margin: 9.76%
• Return on Equity: 10.17%
• Return on Assets: 5.02%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.66
• Current Ratio: 3.46
• Quick Ratio: 2.46

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.41 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.96
• Cash Flow: $2.25 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 11.49
• Book Value: $13.11 per share
• Price / Book: 1.98

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 257,580,000
• Free Float: 250,629,000
• Market Cap: $6.67 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.25