GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock (GENK)vsYum! Brands Inc (YUM)
GENK
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$1.75
-1.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $62.63M
YUM
Yum! Brands Inc
$140.87
-2.10%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $40.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Yum! Brands Inc generates 4057% more annual revenue ($8.72B vs $209.79M). YUM leads profitability with a 25.4% profit margin vs -2.1%. YUM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
GENK
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
YUM
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+59.6%
Fair Value
$4.43
Current Price
$1.75
$2.68 discount
Margin of Safety
-78.4%
Fair Value
$89.16
Current Price
$140.87
$51.71 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.8%
Earnings expanding 131.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GENK
The strongest argument for GENK centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : YUM
The strongest argument for YUM centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.4% and operating margin at 32.8%. Revenue growth of 12.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : YUM
The primary concerns for YUM are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GENK profiles as a turnaround stock while YUM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
GENK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
YUM is growing revenue faster at 12.2% — sustainability is the question.
YUM generates stronger free cash flow (407M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
YUM scores higher overall (65/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 25.4% margins and 12.2% revenue growth. GENK offers better value entry with a 59.6% 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.
Yum! Brands Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Yum! Brands, Inc. is an American fast food corporation listed on the Fortune 1000. Yum! operates the brands KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, The Habit Burger Grill, and WingStreet worldwide, except in China, where the brands are operated by a separate company, Yum China.
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