GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock (GENK)vsYum! Brands Inc (YUM)
GENK
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$2.07
+16.95%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $60.28M
YUM
Yum! Brands Inc
$159.16
-0.17%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $44.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Yum! Brands Inc generates 3677% more annual revenue ($8.21B vs $217.45M). YUM leads profitability with a 19.0% profit margin vs -0.6%. YUM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
GENK
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
YUM
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GENK.
Margin of Safety
+38.8%
Fair Value
$259.74
Current Price
$159.16
$100.58 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 31.9%
Earnings expanding 27.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
2.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -20.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 93.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
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 : YUM
The strongest argument for YUM centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.0% and operating margin at 31.9%.
Bear Case : GENK
The primary concerns for GENK are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : YUM
The primary concerns for YUM are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
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 1.47 — expect wider price swings.
YUM is growing revenue faster at 6.5% — sustainability is the question.
YUM generates stronger free cash flow (482M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
YUM scores higher overall (59/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 19.0% margins. 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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