GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock (GENK)vsMcDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
GENK
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$1.63
+1.87%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $50.11M
MCD
McDonald’s Corporation
$250.50
+2.75%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $171.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
McDonald’s Corporation generates 13105% more annual revenue ($27.70B vs $209.79M). MCD leads profitability with a 31.7% profit margin vs -2.1%. MCD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
GENK
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
MCD
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.0%
Fair Value
$4.47
Current Price
$1.63
$2.84 discount
Margin of Safety
-58.8%
Fair Value
$156.42
Current Price
$250.50
$94.08 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
1.3% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -28.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.7% revenue growth
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GENK
The strongest argument for GENK centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MCD
The strongest argument for MCD centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.7% and operating margin at 46.5%.
Bear Case : GENK
The primary concerns for GENK are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 13.87 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MCD
The primary concerns for MCD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GENK profiles as a turnaround stock while MCD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GENK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
MCD is growing revenue faster at 3.7% — sustainability is the question.
MCD generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MCD scores higher overall (53/100 vs 32/100), backed by strong 31.7% margins. GENK offers better value entry with a 60.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. operates restaurants in California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, and Texas. The company is headquartered in Cerritos, California.
McDonald’s Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
McDonald's Corporation is an American fast food company, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand, and later turned the company into a franchise, with the Golden Arches logo being introduced in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona.
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