GEN DIGITAL INC (GEN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:GEN • US6687711084
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This GEN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GEN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- GEN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year GEN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years GEN has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years GEN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- GEN has a Return On Assets of 3.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: GEN outperforms 68.01% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 25.86%, GEN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- GEN's Return On Invested Capital of 8.39% is amongst the best of the industry. GEN outperforms 80.88% of its industry peers.
- GEN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.59%. This is below the industry average of 11.04%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.39%) for GEN is above the 3 year average (6.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.81% | ||
| ROE | 25.86% | ||
| ROIC | 8.39% |
ROA(3y)5.48%
ROA(5y)7.44%
ROE(3y)39.34%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)6.59%
ROIC(5y)10.39%
1.3 Margins
- GEN has a better Profit Margin (12.76%) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
- GEN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- GEN has a Operating Margin of 37.34%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GEN outperforms 96.69% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GEN has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 78.84%, GEN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GEN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 37.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.76% | ||
| GM | 78.84% |
OM growth 3Y3.57%
OM growth 5Y10.54%
PM growth 3Y-18.24%
PM growth 5Y-36.32%
GM growth 3Y-2.04%
GM growth 5Y-0.95%
2. GEN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GEN is destroying value.
- GEN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for GEN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for GEN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.08, we must say that GEN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.08, GEN is doing worse than 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- GEN has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.54. This is a neutral value as GEN would need 5.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.54, GEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.50 is on the high side and indicates that GEN has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of GEN (3.50) is worse than 86.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.08 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC9.78%
2.3 Liquidity
- GEN has a Current Ratio of 0.47. This is a bad value and indicates that GEN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- GEN has a worse Current ratio (0.47) than 95.22% of its industry peers.
- GEN has a Quick Ratio of 0.47. This is a bad value and indicates that GEN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.47, GEN is doing worse than 94.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. GEN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- GEN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.28%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, GEN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.66% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 21.45% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- GEN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.58% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.28%
EPS 3Y8.25%
EPS 5Y9.66%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.45%
Revenue growth 3Y12.06%
Revenue growth 5Y9.58%
Sales Q2Q%25.76%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.56% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- GEN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.28% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.91%
EPS Next 2Y14.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.34%
EPS Next 5Y9.56%
Revenue Next Year26.5%
Revenue Next 2Y15.47%
Revenue Next 3Y11.96%
Revenue Next 5Y6.28%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. GEN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.78, the valuation of GEN can be described as very cheap.
- 91.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GEN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.64), we can say GEN is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.67, the valuation of GEN can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GEN is valued cheaper than 90.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.36), we can say GEN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GEN indicates a rather cheap valuation: GEN is cheaper than 89.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GEN indicates a rather cheap valuation: GEN is cheaper than 93.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of GEN may justify a higher PE ratio.
- GEN's earnings are expected to grow with 13.34% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)0.81
EPS Next 2Y14.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.34%
5. GEN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.66%, GEN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.67, GEN pays a better dividend. On top of this GEN pays more dividend than 95.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- GEN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.66% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GEN decreases each year by -47.18%.
- GEN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- GEN has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-47.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- GEN pays out 51.91% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP51.91%
EPS Next 2Y14.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.34%
GEN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
19.37
+0.08 (+0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Industry Strength6.83
Industry Growth86.34
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07/amc
Inst Owners91.29%
Inst Owner Change0.3%
Ins Owners9.44%
Ins Owner Change-0.52%
Market Cap11.73B
Revenue(TTM)4.73B
Net Income(TTM)603.00M
Analysts75.29
Price Target31.9 (64.69%)
Short Float %4.66%
Short Ratio3.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.66% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)-47.18%
DP51.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (0.125)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.5%
Min EPS beat(2)0.34%
Max EPS beat(2)0.66%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)1.87%
Min EPS beat(4)0.34%
Max EPS beat(4)5.74%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.81%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)1.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.08%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.75%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.34%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.05%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.19%
PT rev (1m)-4.2%
PT rev (3m)-5.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.67 | ||
| P/S | 2.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.62 | ||
| P/B | 5.03 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
EPS(TTM)2.49
EY12.85%
EPS(NY)2.9
Fwd EY14.99%
FCF(TTM)2.5
FCFY12.93%
OCF(TTM)2.54
OCFY13.12%
SpS7.8
BVpS3.85
TBVpS-17.71
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)0.81
Graham Number14.6873 (-24.18%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.81% | ||
| ROE | 25.86% | ||
| ROCE | 13.43% | ||
| ROIC | 8.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 37.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.76% | ||
| GM | 78.84% | ||
| FCFM | 32.09% |
ROA(3y)5.48%
ROA(5y)7.44%
ROE(3y)39.34%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)6.59%
ROIC(5y)10.39%
ROICexc(3y)7.07%
ROICexc(5y)14.76%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.55%
ROCE(5y)16.63%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-35.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.57%
OM growth 3Y3.57%
OM growth 5Y10.54%
PM growth 3Y-18.24%
PM growth 5Y-36.32%
GM growth 3Y-2.04%
GM growth 5Y-0.95%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 4.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.47% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | 251.58% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.08 |
F-Score6
WACC9.78%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)3.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)3.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.31%
Profit Quality(3y)193.32%
Profit Quality(5y)164.42%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.28%
EPS 3Y8.25%
EPS 5Y9.66%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
EPS Next Y15.91%
EPS Next 2Y14.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.34%
EPS Next 5Y9.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.45%
Revenue growth 3Y12.06%
Revenue growth 5Y9.58%
Sales Q2Q%25.76%
Revenue Next Year26.5%
Revenue Next 2Y15.47%
Revenue Next 3Y11.96%
Revenue Next 5Y6.28%
EBIT growth 1Y9.9%
EBIT growth 3Y16.07%
EBIT growth 5Y21.14%
EBIT Next Year11.33%
EBIT Next 3Y8.75%
EBIT Next 5Y3.55%
FCF growth 1Y56.07%
FCF growth 3Y7.6%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y55.45%
OCF growth 3Y7.82%
OCF growth 5YN/A
GEN DIGITAL INC / GEN Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GEN DIGITAL INC (GEN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to GEN.
What is the valuation status of GEN DIGITAL INC (GEN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to GEN DIGITAL INC (GEN). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for GEN DIGITAL INC?
GEN DIGITAL INC (GEN) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for GEN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GEN DIGITAL INC (GEN) is 7.78 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.03.
Is the dividend of GEN DIGITAL INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of GEN DIGITAL INC (GEN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 51.91%.