Stock Analysis
Gen Digital Inc. Common StockGEN
P/E 13.73×· 4Y range 7.15–33.84×· 33th percentile of history
Sector: Technology · Industry: Services-Prepackaged Software
AnalystsBuy16 analystsP/E 13.7× sits at the 33rd percentile of its 3.9369153547798312-year history.
Cash covers 7% of debt · Q1 2027.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, fairly valued
Strengths
- Profitability95
- Quality85
Risks
- Financial Health18
Mixed picture — no clear quality or value edge.
Market context
-2.7% today· Z 0.5σ
Bull Case
- ✓ROE 39.6% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Revenue CAGR 15.6% — durable top-line growth
What's happening with GEN
Profile
Strong profitability, moat, valuation and earnings quality; financial health lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation85/100 · Strong
- P/E vs own history (33th pct)20/25
- FCF yield (10.7%)25/25
- P/S (2.8x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (10.4x)20/25
- Growth57/100 · Moderate
- Revenue CAGR (15.6%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (3.9%)6/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (2.3%)6/25
- Fwd implied growth (56.0%)25/25
- Profitability95/100 · Strong
- ROIC (16.2%)20/25
- ROE (39.6%)25/25
- Net margin (20.7%)25/25
- Operating margin (41.7%)25/25
- Financial Health18/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (0.77)3/25
- Current ratio (0.47)0/25
- Interest coverage (3.9x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 49%)5/25
- Quality85/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.76)25/25
- FCF conversion (147%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 5.9%)20/25
- Moat88/100 · Strong
- ROIC >12% years (3/5 yrs)13/25
- Median gross margin (80.8%)25/25
- FCF-positive years (5/5 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 16.2%)25/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 0.8 — distress-zone balance sheet
About Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock
Gen is a cybersecurity pure-play that offers security, identity protection, and privacy solutions to individual consumers. Show more
The firm's cyber safety offerings, via brands such as Norton, Avast, and LifeLock, have long maintained their positions as some of the most recognizable consumer-focused security and identity-protection products.
Headquarters: TEMPE, AZ · Employees: 3,900 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
85AP/E (TTM)13.7xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 4Y history: 7.2x–33.8x · 33rd pct
P/FCF9.5xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield10.7%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 4Y history: 2.9%–14.5% · 67th pct
P/S (TTM)2.85xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 4Y history: 2.3x–6.1x · 6th pct
EV/EBIT10.4xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 4Y history: 9.4x–27.2x · 2nd pct
EV/Sales4.4xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E8.8xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio5.44xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.18A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield2.11%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio29.5%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
95A+ROIC16.2%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE39.6%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA6.7%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin20.7%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin41.7%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin78.0%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin30.5%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin26.0%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
57CRevenue CAGR15.6%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR3.9%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)2.3%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth56.0%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income21.4%D
Grade D: HighStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue4.4%C
Grade C: MedTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
18EAltman Z-Score0.77D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.47xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.47xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage3.9xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment4.9yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT3.6xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity3.08xD
Grade D: HighDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.07xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
85APiotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.76A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion147.0%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability5.9%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue0.4%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.32xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hoskins Roche L Talbott Filed | Hoskins Roche L Talbott | Grant / award | +2.0K | |
Hoskins Roche L Talbott Filed | Hoskins Roche L Talbott | Grant / award | +11.0K | |
Vlcek Ondrej Filed | Vlcek Ondrej | Tax withholding | -2647 | |
Vlcek Ondrej Filed | Vlcek Ondrej | Grant / award | +9.1K | |
Baudis Pavel Filed | Baudis Pavel | Tax withholding | -2647 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Baudis Pavel Filed | Baudis Pavel | Grant / award | +9.1K | |
HEATH EMILY Filed | HEATH EMILY | Grant / award | +9.1K | |
Smith Sherrese M Filed | Smith Sherrese M | Grant / award | +1.7K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
88AROIC >12% Years3/5 yrsC
Grade C: ModerateShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)80.8%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years5/5 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor16.2%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.76
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.89
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$4.43
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$8.18B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$533.00M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$7.64B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$2.66B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.20xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$14.46B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.33C
Grade C: VolatilePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jul 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock (GEN)
GEN is down 2.66% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock. Altman Z-Score of 0.77 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -2.76 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Revenue has compounded at roughly 16% annually, with net income growing about 4% per year — a strong growth profile.
- Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock converts about 30% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~4.9 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- At a valuation score of 85/100, GEN trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 13.7).
- Return on equity of 39.6% is well above the market average.
- The stock currently yields 2.1% in dividends.
See how GEN ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all GEN moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | Regular | 22.23 | +6.62% | 2.28 |
| Sep 30 | After-hours | 22.17 | +6.33% | 2.21 |
| Sep 24 | Regular | 23.63 | -9.93% | -3.77 |
| Sep 24 | After-hours | 23.18 | -11.64% | -4.51 |
| Sep 22 | Regular | 26.90 | -7.74% | -3.88 |
Frequently Asked Questions about GEN
What is the current Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock (GEN) stock price?
GEN is trading at $24.16 at the last market close, down 2.66% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks GEN pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is GEN stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock's financial health at 18/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is GEN stock overvalued?
Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock trades at a trailing P/E of 13.7 and our valuation score rates it 85/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for GEN. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock operate in?
Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock operates in the Technology sector, within the Services-Prepackaged Software industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock do?
Gen is a cybersecurity pure-play that offers security, identity protection, and privacy solutions to individual consumers.
About Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock (GEN) Stock
Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock (GEN) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Services-Prepackaged Software industry. As of the latest update, Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock is trading at $24.16, down 2.66% on the day with a market capitalization of $14.5 billion. The financial health score for GEN is 18/100, which indicates poor financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for GEN stock.
GEN Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock (GEN) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time GEN stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for GEN with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 18/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for GEN.
- Sector peers: Compare GEN against 6 other technology stocks on key financial metrics.
Is GEN a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock (GEN) as an investment. The financial health score of 18/100 suggests poor financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock (GEN) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.