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Graco Inc. (GGG) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$68.75 +2.37% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Graco Inc. (GGG) earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy) with 71/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (53% profit margin, 24% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B- • BUY Cap $11.03B

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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY • B-

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk B

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5.8% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for GGG)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.1%

RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE

35.430 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)

6.51>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)

9 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE9% OF RANGE

L: $66$68.75H: $96

1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (53% profit margin and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: A+RQD 19 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 22 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● ALL CLEAR

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

Clean SEC fine-print check with low hidden accounting risk and favorable interest-rate weather.

Factor Grade: BRQD 30 / 40

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2-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish on GGG

Cash & Moat Bull AI

ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

BULLISH (95)

24.3% ROIC with 52.5% gross margin and 5.79% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI

10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

BULLISH (90)

Altman-Z 6.51 and Piotroski 9/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI

Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

NEUTRAL (57)

22/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 12/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like GGG

✓Strong cash generator (53% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
✓Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

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GGG // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -11.73%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-01O $67.16H $68.75L $67.16C $68.75VOL 2.32M

RES: $82.66SUP: $65.58SMA50: $76.59SMA200: $80.90

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

14.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +5.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

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Industrials Rank #35 of 166 ⚔️ FLS vs GGG Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (GGG vs. FLS, IEX, ITT, XYL)

Industry: Fluid Controls (5 Tracked Issuers)

Across 166 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Graco Inc. (GGG) ranks #35 by composite RQD confidence (71/100, grade B-) and #94 by equity capitalization ($11.03B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, GGG leads on earnings valuation at 21.1x trailing P/E, while GGG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 24.3% ROIC and 52.5% gross margin. IEX currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 75/100 (B) compared with GGG at 71/100 (B-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
GGG ACTIVE Graco Inc.	B-	71/100	21.1x	52.5%	24.3%	+2.37%	$11.03B	Benchmark Subject
FLS Flowserve Corporation	B-	70/100	29.4x	33.4%	10.7%	+11.89%	$10.19B	/fls-vs-ggg →
IEX IDEX Corporation	B	75/100	36.4x	44.5%	10.5%	+0.33%	$17.58B	/iex-vs-ggg →
ITT ITT Inc.	B-	71/100	37.1x	35.4%	18.9%	+3.35%	$18.11B	/itt-vs-ggg →
XYL Xylem Inc.	D+	57/100	21.7x	38.5%	8.5%	+2.87%	$20.81B	/xyl-vs-ggg →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-26 • CIK 0000042888

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-26), Graco Inc. (GGG) reported GAAP revenue of $2.24B (+5.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.11B , and +1.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $521.8M, operating cash flow of $683.6M, and free cash flow of $637.9M (+23.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, GGG closed FY2025 with $3.27B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 6.51, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-26	$2.24B	$521.8M	$683.6M	$637.9M	$3.27B	$0
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-27	$2.11B	$486.1M	$621.7M	$515.0M	$3.14B	$734.6M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-29	$2.20B	$506.5M	$651.0M	$552.2M	$6.06B	$1.42B

3. GGG Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is GGG stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $68.75 (+2.37% 1D, market cap $11.03B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 166 tracked Industrials issuers, GGG ranks #35 in composite RQD confidence.

How does GGG compare to FLS and IEX in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Fluid Controls), GGG carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 21.1x, gross margin of 52.5%, and ROIC of 24.3%. By comparison, FLS (Flowserve Corporation) holds a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 29.4x, ROIC 10.7%, cap $10.19B) and IEX (IDEX Corporation) posts a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 36.4x, ROIC 10.5%, cap $17.58B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GGG leads on earnings multiple (21.1x) while GGG leads on capital efficiency (24.3% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for GGG?

Per GGG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-26, CIK 0000042888), Graco Inc. generated $2.24B in revenue (+5.8% YoY), $521.8M in net income, and $637.9M in free cash flow against $3.27B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (53% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is GGG trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

GGG last traded at $68.75 (+2.37% on volume of 2,321,891 shares), positioning the stock -10.24% below its 50-day simple moving average ($76.59) and -15.02% below its 200-day simple moving average ($80.90). Across its 52-week range of $65.96 to $95.69, GGG sits at the 9.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 35.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.1% ($65.24 to $72.26).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell GGG stock right now?

Graco Inc. (GGG) currently earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy — BUY) with 71/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (53% profit margin, 24% return on capital) with steady institutional support.

What is GGG's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

GGG's 12-month base price target is $72.77 (range $56.38 to $100.47), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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