Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland) (GRMN) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$272.67 -2.60% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $272.05

Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland) (GRMN) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 72/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (59% profit margin, 17% 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 β€’ BUY Cap $53.94B
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As of 2026-11-02, Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland) (NYSE: GRMN) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $272.67 (-2.60% 1D, market cap $53.94B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, GRMN ranks #32 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), GRMN carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.4x, gross margin of 58.7%, and ROIC of 16.6%. By comparison, LHX (L3Harris Technologies Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 32.3x, ROIC 5.7%, cap $51.85B) and KEYS (Keysight Technologies Inc.) posts a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 66.1x, ROIC 10.5%, cap $56.15B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LHX leads on earnings multiple (32.3x) while ROK leads on capital efficiency (22.9% ROIC).

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Per GRMN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-27, CIK 0001121788), Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland) generated $7.25B in revenue (+15.1% YoY), $1.66B in net income, and $1.36B in free cash flow against $10.99B in total assets and $2.57B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (59% profit margin)β€”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.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $272.04 (-0.23%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) β€’ 18.8% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 72/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 13% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 68.7% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ Β· Rk B+
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Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.3% Base Target
$342 Bull$290 Base$224 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for GRMN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±6.9%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (72/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY GRMN SCORES 72/100 (B) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (25% of score)

Altman Z-Score 8.74 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 8/9

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 18.8% FCF Margin ($1.36B FCF) & 58.7% Gross Margin

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-8 pts vs max)

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
80
Grade A-$276.41+5% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
77
Grade B+$290.35-0.3% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
75
Grade B+$289.34-5.8% Next Q
Current
72
Grade B$272.67+7% Hist 90D Ξ±
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Even with a 72/100 (B) score, GRMN faces multiple-compression risk if 32.4x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

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

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) β€” any gross margin slip below 56.2% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($282.03) or 200D SMA ($254.50) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($289.85) toward Bear Floor ($223.59).

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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
Β±6.9%
Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

Active Strike Call vs. Put Concentration Ladder (GRMN)

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GRMN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +14.28%β–Ό DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $272.5H $279.9L $272.5C $272.7VOL 1.05M
RES: $295.6SUP: $258.5SMA50: $282.0SMA200: $254.5
$320.6$294.5$268.5$242.5$216.5RES $295.6SUP $258.5$272.72026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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GRMN Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
25.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +15.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (GRMN)

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (GRMN vs. LHX, KEYS, AME, ROK)

Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland) (GRMN) ranks #32 by composite RQD confidence (72/100, grade B) and #30 by equity capitalization ($53.94B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LHX leads on earnings valuation at 32.3x trailing P/E, while ROK leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 22.9% ROIC and 48.1% gross margin. ROK currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 77/100 (B+) compared with GRMN at 72/100 (B).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
GRMN ACTIVE
Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland)
B 72/100 32.4x 58.7% 16.6% -2.60% $53.94B Benchmark Subject
LHX
L3Harris Technologies Inc.
C 65/100 32.3x β€” 5.7% -0.29% $51.85B /lhx-vs-grmn β†’
KEYS
Keysight Technologies Inc.
C+ 67/100 66.1x 62.1% 10.5% -6.86% $56.15B /keys-vs-grmn β†’
AME
AMETEK Inc.
B+ 76/100 39.0x 36.0% 13.4% -4.23% $57.72B /ame-vs-grmn β†’
ROK
Rockwell Automation Inc.
B+ 77/100 57.8x 48.1% 22.9% -3.37% $50.23B /rok-vs-grmn β†’

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-27 β€’ CIK 0001121788

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-27), Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland) (GRMN) reported GAAP revenue of $7.25B (+15.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $6.30B , and +38.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.66B, operating cash flow of $1.63B, and free cash flow of $1.36B (+10.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, GRMN closed FY2025 with $10.99B in total assets against $2.57B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 8.74, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-27 $7.25B $1.66B $1.63B $1.36B $10.99B $2.57B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-28 $6.30B $1.41B $1.43B $1.24B $9.63B $2.25B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-30 $5.23B $1.29B $1.38B $1.14B $29.67B $6.94B

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

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

As of 2026-11-02, Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland) (NYSE: GRMN) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $272.67 (-2.60% 1D, market cap $53.94B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, GRMN ranks #32 in composite RQD confidence.

How does GRMN compare to LHX and KEYS in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), GRMN carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.4x, gross margin of 58.7%, and ROIC of 16.6%. By comparison, LHX (L3Harris Technologies Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 32.3x, ROIC 5.7%, cap $51.85B) and KEYS (Keysight Technologies Inc.) posts a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 66.1x, ROIC 10.5%, cap $56.15B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LHX leads on earnings multiple (32.3x) while ROK leads on capital efficiency (22.9% ROIC).

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

Per GRMN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-27, CIK 0001121788), Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland) generated $7.25B in revenue (+15.1% YoY), $1.66B in net income, and $1.36B in free cash flow against $10.99B in total assets and $2.57B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (59% profit margin)β€”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 GRMN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

GRMN last traded at $272.67 (-2.60% on volume of 947,461 shares), positioning the stock -3.32% below its 50-day simple moving average ($282.03) and +7.14% above its 200-day simple moving average ($254.50). Across its 52-week range of $186.67 to $314.28, GRMN sits at the 67.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 47.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±6.9% ($253.86 to $291.48).

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What is GRMN's options positioning and volatility profile?

Roarable tracks verified CBOE unusual options sweeps, put/call ratios, and OHLCV realized volatility bands for GRMN.

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GRMN β€” Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:10:59Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, GRMN scores 72 out of 100, a letter grade of B, labeled "Roarable Buy β€” Good Risk/Reward." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental cash engine: 15 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 16.6% and a FCF yield of 2.53%. Investor implication: returns on invested capital are solid, but a 2.53% free-cash-flow yield means the price paid per dollar of free cash flow is relatively high, which is a valuation tradeoff.
  • Whale / 13F flow: 12 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar covers institutional accumulation and options positioning. Investor implication: the score is mid-range, indicating no strong institutional signal either way in the source data.
  • Insider conviction: 13 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar covers SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. Investor implication: a mid-range score; the underlying trade-level detail is not available in source data.
  • Macro regime fit: 14 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta is 0.92 and the pillar reflects sector sensitivity. Investor implication: the stock's beta below 1.0 suggests moderate sensitivity to broad market moves, a potential defensive characteristic, though the rating does not isolate how this behaves across specific macro regimes.
  • Forensic balance sheet: 18 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects an Altman Z-Score of 8.74, a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.25. Investor implication: this is the strongest pillar, indicating a conservatively financed balance sheet.

Taken together, the strongest supports are balance sheet strength and cash-generation quality, while the main tradeoff is valuation: at a 32.4 trailing P/E and 25.6 EV/EBITDA, per the market data, the stock prices in considerable expectations. This is an analytical framing of the rating, not personalized advice.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
279.94$53.94B32.427.225.68.631.23%0.92$186.67 - $314.2816.6%

Business

Per the profile, Garmin Ltd. Common Stock (Switzerland) (GRMN) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Industrials sector, specifically Industrial Machinery/Components. Its market capitalization is $53.9B. Not available in source data: the specific products sold, customer segments, and revenue model details.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$7245.5M$1876.1M$1663.9MN/A$1362.9M$2278.6M$2572.5M
FY 2024$6296.9M$1594.0M$1411.4MN/A$1238.9M$2079.5M$2253.5M
FY 2023$5228.3M$1092.2M$1289.6MN/A$1141.0MN/A$6942.5M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $5228.3M (FY 2023) to $7245.5M (FY 2025), and net income moved from $1289.6M to $1663.9M over the same span. Per the market data, gross margin is 58.7%, operating margin 25.9%, and net margin 23%, with ROIC at 16.6%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 8.74 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9. Debt/Equity of 0.25 per the RQD rating reflects a conservative posture, while reported debt fell from $6942.5M (FY 2023) to $2572.5M (FY 2025) in the SEC financials.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as "NONE," with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Not available in source data: upstream suppliers, downstream customers, and second-order bottleneck dependencies.

Open Questions

  • What are the specific products and customer segments behind the reported revenue growth?
  • What drove the FY 2023 cash figure and the EPS values, which are not reported in the SEC financials?
  • What insider, 13F, and Congressional trades underlie the RQD sub-scores for whale flow and insider conviction?
  • What upstream suppliers and downstream customers create dependencies for the business?
  • What is the analyst consensus and price target distribution for the stock?

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GRMN Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board β€” What's Your Call at $272.67?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is GRMN (B β€’ RQD 72/100) a Buy at $279.94?

Welcome to the GRMN (Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 72/100 (Roarable Buy β€” Good Risk/Reward) in Industrial Machinery/Components. Bulls point to capital efficiency (16.6% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (32.4x trailing P/E). Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

VA ValDiscipline Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $221.15 (-21.0%)
Spot @ $279.94

Pump the brakes on GRMN β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on GRMN, but look at what you are paying: 32.4x trailing P/E with 58.7% gross margins. Unless Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $319.13 (+14.0%)
Spot @ $279.94

GRMN cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on GRMN, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Industrial Machinery/Components and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $279.94 (52-wk range $186.67 - $314.28), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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