Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock (GEN) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 988 data points (2022-11-08 to 2026-10-16)
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Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock (GEN) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 13.73 (historical range: 7.15–33.84, median: 24.97), placing it at the 33th percentile — below its historical average, P/S ratio of 2.85 (range: 2.34–6.14, 6th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 10.44 (range: 9.37–27.25, 2th percentile).
Over the historical period (2022-11-08 to 2026-10-16), Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock's P/E ratio has expanded by 54% over the observed period (from an average of 16.5 to 25.4).
Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 13.73 | 24.97 | 33th | below its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 2.85 | 3.92 | 6th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.44 | 16.05 | 2th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 10.70% | 7.69% | 67th | below its historical average |
Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock (GEN) Valuation & P/E History
Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock (GEN) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Services-Prepackaged Software industry currently trading at $24.16 with a market capitalization of $14.5 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for GEN based on 988 data points covering 2022-11-08 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 13.73 is below the historical median of 24.97, placing GEN at the 33th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 2.85 compares to a median of 3.92.
GEN Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether GEN is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests GEN is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is GEN Overvalued or Undervalued?
Gen Digital Inc. Common Stock trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 14 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive GEN is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full GEN analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.GEN trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.