GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock (GENK) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock stock (GENK) is currently trading at $2.07. GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.28. Analyst consensus price target for GENK is $4.50. WallStSmart rates GENK as Sell.
- GENK PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- GENK PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- GENK intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- GENK stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- GENK fair value vs current price
- GENK insider transactions and insider buying
- Is GENK undervalued or overvalued?
- GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- GENK Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- GENK analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock (GENK) · 9 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 price/sales, price/book. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock (GENK) Key Strengths (2)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Supporting Valuation Data
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock (GENK) Areas to Watch (7)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Earnings declining -93.60%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Revenue growing slowly at 2.70% annually
Very low institutional interest at 12.07%
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Supporting Valuation Data
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock (GENK) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 31/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 1.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.28), Price/Book (0.68) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.70%, EPS Growth at -93.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -20.50%, Operating Margin at -8.35%, Profit Margin at -0.61%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -20.50% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
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.
GENK Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
GENK's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.28x trades at a 26% premium to its historical average of 0.22x (77th percentile). The current valuation is 55% below its historical high of 0.62x set in Jul 2023, and 454% above its historical low of 0.05x in Feb 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.1x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock (GENK) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › RESTAURANTS
The Big Picture
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 217M with 270% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -61.0% profit margin.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 270% YoY, reaching 217M. This pace significantly outperforms most RESTAURANTS peers.
The company is unprofitable with a -61.0% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
Free cash flow is -8M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock maintain 270%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 175.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor RESTAURANTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock.
Bottom Line
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 270% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin -61.0% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
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 Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock(GENK)
NASDAQ
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.