GFF - Comprehensive Filing Intelligence

Q4 2026•10-Q•Filed Feb 6, 2026
5.0/10
Filing Health:CAUTION

Notable concerns that warrant closer review

Executive Summary

Griffon is undertaking significant strategic actions, including a joint venture for its AMES business and a review of its Australian and UK operations.. Revenue increased by 3% driven by favorable pricing and mix in the HBP segment, though offset by reduced residential volume.. Potential environmental liabilities at Peekskill and Memphis sites require further investigation and potential remediation costs.. HBP revenue increased 3% driven by pricing and mix, offset by lower volume.

Top Concerns

  • !Operating cash flow declined year-over-year, primarily due to lower cash generation despite working capital improvements.
  • !Operating cash flows decreased by $35.9M YoY while net income decreased by a smaller $6.5M YoY, suggesting potential accrual issues.
  • !Stock-based compensation expense increased by 19.5% YoY, outpacing net income growth.
  • !Potential environmental liabilities at Peekskill and Memphis sites require further investigation and potential remediation costs.
  • !The Revolver's maturity is contingent on the refinancing of Senior Notes before December 1, 2027, creating a potential refinancing risk.

Analysis Dimensions

Our 5-pass AI analysis examines this filing across multiple dimensions. Each dimension score is derived from direct analysis of SEC filing text.

Narrative Intelligence

7.0/10

Management tone is balanced.

Full analysis includes: tone changes vs prior quarter, margin driver breakdown, forward guidance analysis, strategic priorities.

Accounting Quality

6.0/10

Earnings quality shows moderate accounting practices.

Full analysis includes: reserve and allowance changes, non-recurring item analysis, stock-based compensation impact, disclosure concerns.

Hidden Liabilities

Off-balance sheet risk is moderate.

Full analysis includes: cloud and purchase commitments, VIE/SPE exposure, covenant compliance status, refinancing risk assessment.

Risk Landscape

3.0/10

Overall risk profile shows customer concentration and dependence as primary concern.

Full analysis includes: 8 risk categories with severity, new vs escalated risks, management response assessment, risk trend analysis.

Segment Performance

6.0/10

Segment health analysis.

Full analysis includes: segment-by-segment revenue breakdown, geographic concentration risk, customer concentration analysis, segment margin trends.