Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Gen Digital Inc. stock (GEN) is currently trading at $19.47. Gen Digital Inc. PE ratio is 20.38. Gen Digital Inc. PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.58. Analyst consensus price target for GEN is $31.19. WallStSmart rates GEN as Buy.
- GEN PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- GEN PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- GEN intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- GEN stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- GEN fair value vs current price
- GEN insider transactions and insider buying
- Is GEN undervalued or overvalued?
- Gen Digital Inc. financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- GEN Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- GEN analyst price target and Smart Rating
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GEN Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)
GEN trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $37.79, offering a 35% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, return on equity. Concerns around price/book. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) Key Strengths (7)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $27 in profit
Keeps $36 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
90.68% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Strong revenue growth at 25.80% annually
Strong earnings growth at 20.10% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) Areas to Watch (3)
Very expensive at 5.1x book value
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.58x sales
Decent profitability, keeps $13 per $100 revenue
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 76/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 7 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 3 fall into concern territory (avg 4.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.48) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 26.90%, Operating Margin at 35.80%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 25.80%, EPS Growth at 20.10%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Price/Book, Price/Sales, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.58), Price/Book (5.14) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Profit Margin at 12.80%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Book improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 26.90% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 25.80% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
The combination of PEG Ratio and Return on Equity makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is Price/Book, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current B+ grade.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
GEN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
GEN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.58x sits near its historical average of 2.35x (73th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 48% below its historical high of 4.94x set in Sep 2017, and 108% above its historical low of 1.24x in Nov 2008. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.9x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) · TECHNOLOGY › SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE
The Big Picture
Gen Digital Inc. is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 4.7B with 26% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 12.8% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 26% YoY, reaching 4.7B. This pace significantly outperforms most SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE peers.
ROE of 26.9% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Gen Digital Inc. push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can Gen Digital Inc. maintain 26%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Sector dynamics: monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Gen Digital Inc..
Bottom Line
Gen Digital Inc. offers an attractive blend of growth (26% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About Gen Digital Inc.(GEN)
NASDAQ
TECHNOLOGY
SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE
USA
Gen Digital Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions for consumers in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Japan. The company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.