GEN
Bearish signal
Factor checklist — research, not advice
A check leans with a bullish reading. A cross leans against it. A dash is unavailable or mixed.
- Insider Pulls against a bullish reading. Selling cluster — sale value, no purchase value
- Congress Unavailable or mixed. 1 purchase disclosure year to date, a thin reading
- Financial indicators Unavailable or mixed. Current ratio 0.40 · operating margin 43% — readings disagree
- Narrative Pulls against a bullish reading. Stored narrative reading is in the bearish band
- Timing Pulls against a bullish reading. Interesting trend — weekly bias down
VENTE TOTALE: 499 820 titres (~14 594 804,73 $ US)
- Insiders
- Vlcek Ondrej
- Total bought
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Avg buy (VWAP, 90d window) —
- Total sold
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$14,594,805
Avg sell (VWAP, 90d window) $29.29 vs last close $21.62 (-26.2%)
- Last activity
- 2026-08-27
- Liquidity
- Liquid $203,137,293/day · 20d vol
- Last synced
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Avg buy and avg sell are volume-weighted prices (sum of shares × price, divided by shares) for Form 4 rows in this 90-day window that report both figures. A comparison with last close is market context for that average, not advice.
Recent Form 4
Filings in the 90-day window for this company. Value is shares × price from the filing. Research, not advice.
| Date | Person | Side | Shares | Price | Value | Form 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | KO BRYAN SEUK | Sell | 28,248 | $30.67 | $866,451 | Form 4 |
| 2026-08-27 | Vlcek Ondrej | Sell | 200,000 | $30.00 | $6,000,000 | Form 4 |
| 2026-08-25 | Vlcek Ondrej | Sell | 152,358 | $29.00 | $4,418,397 | Form 4 |
| 2026-08-21 | Vlcek Ondrej | Sell | 47,462 | $29.00 | $1,376,407 | Form 4 |
| 2026-08-19 | Vlcek Ondrej | Sell | 100,000 | $28.00 | $2,800,000 | Form 4 |
| 2026-08-17 | Witteveen Travis Michael | Sell | 440 | $28.06 | $12,346 | Form 4 |
| 2026-08-10 | Witteveen Travis Michael | Sell | 30,000 | $29.42 | $882,558 | Form 4 |
Price (1 year)
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Market snapshot
Signal
Bearish signalScored 2026-09-25
GEN presents a deeply concerning risk profile, combining critically low liquidity (current ratio 0.40), high leverage, and negative working capital with a very weak catalyst score of 20 and no identifiable near-term…
The first sentence of the analysis written for GEN on 2026-09-25 - a real excerpt, not a sample. The rest of it, the 0-100 score and the rating it produced are part of Plus. See plans.
Financial ratios
| Metric | Trend | 2026-04-03 | 2025-03-28 | 2024-03-29 | 2023-03-31 | 2022-04-01 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit Margin | 78.5% | 80.3% | 80.8% | 82.2% | 85.4% | |
| Ebit Margin | 18.8% | 40.8% | 29.4% | 35.7% | 41.8% | |
| Ebitda Margin | 28.7% | 51.5% | 42.1% | 45.6% | 47.5% | |
| Operating Profit Margin | 43.1% | 40.9% | 29.2% | 36.4% | 35.9% | |
| Pretax Profit Margin | 30.2% | 26.1% | 11.8% | 23.6% | 37.3% | |
| Continuous Operations Profit Margin | 19.5% | 16.3% | 16.0% | 40.2% | 29.9% | |
| Net Profit Margin | 19.5% | 16.3% | 16.0% | 40.2% | 29.9% | |
| Bottom Line Profit Margin | 19.5% | 16.3% | 16.0% | 40.2% | 29.9% | |
| Current Ratio | 0.399 | 0.506 | 0.498 | 0.433 | 0.737 | |
| Quick Ratio | 0.399 | 0.506 | 0.498 | 0.433 | 0.737 | |
| Solvency Ratio | 0.113 | 0.080 | 0.080 | 0.121 | 0.142 | |
| Cash Ratio | 0.148 | 0.353 | 0.310 | 0.263 | 0.616 | |
| Price To Earnings Ratio | 11.881 | 25.413 | 23.579 | 7.800 | 18.708 | |
| Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | 0.225 | 2.683 | -0.415 | 0.148 | 0.352 | |
| Forward Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | 0.225 | 2.683 | -0.415 | 0.148 | 0.352 | |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Ratio | 12.032 | 25.660 | 23.579 | 7.944 | 19.106 | |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Growth Ratio | 0.229 | 3.047 | -0.421 | 0.149 | 0.359 | |
| Price To Book Ratio | 4.428 | 7.187 | 6.668 | 4.789 | -168.303 | |
| Price To Sales Ratio | 2.312 | 4.144 | 3.755 | 3.176 | 5.598 | |
| Price To Free Cash Flow Ratio | 7.591 | 13.522 | 6.981 | 14.030 | 16.170 | |
| Price To Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 7.483 | 13.356 | 6.913 | 13.918 | 16.070 | |
| Debt To Assets Ratio | 0.530 | 0.537 | 0.548 | 0.616 | 0.551 | |
| Debt To Equity Ratio | 3.164 | 3.665 | 4.044 | 4.463 | -41.172 | |
| Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.760 | 0.786 | 0.802 | 0.817 | 1.025 | |
| Long Term Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.754 | 0.778 | 0.798 | 0.812 | 1.035 | |
| Financial Leverage Ratio | 5.971 | 6.829 | 7.380 | 7.249 | -74.656 | |
| Working Capital Turnover Ratio | -3.294 | -2.836 | -2.547 | -2.740 | -3.986 | |
| Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 0.570 | 0.428 | 0.757 | 0.266 | 0.318 | |
| Operating Cash Flow Sales Ratio | 0.309 | 0.310 | 0.543 | 0.228 | 0.348 | |
| Free Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 0.986 | 0.988 | 0.990 | 0.992 | 0.994 | |
| Debt Service Coverage Ratio | 1.196 | 1.857 | 2.055 | 3.127 | 0.981 | |
| Interest Coverage Ratio | 3.787 | 2.785 | 1.659 | 3.007 | 7.976 | |
| Short Term Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 8.536 | 4.003 | 10.979 | 2.923 | 0.957 | |
| Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 0.187 | 0.147 | 0.238 | 0.077 | 0.254 | |
| Capital Expenditure Coverage Ratio | 70.227 | 81.400 | 103.200 | 126.167 | 162.333 | |
| Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio | 4.626 | 3.723 | 6.017 | 2.366 | 3.152 | |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.321 | 0.487 | 0.532 | 0.235 | 0.362 | |
| Enterprise Value Multiple | 13.532 | 11.657 | 13.790 | 12.958 | 13.249 |
Sparkline shows each ratio oldest → newest (left → right).
How the latest year compares
For each ratio: its most recent value, the change versus one year earlier, and versus its 5-year average. ▲ higher ▼ lower
| Metric | Current | vs 1Y ago | vs 5Y avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit Margin | 78.5% | ▼-1.8% | ▼-3.0% |
| Ebit Margin | 18.8% | ▼-22.0% | ▼-14.5% |
| Ebitda Margin | 28.7% | ▼-22.8% | ▼-14.4% |
| Operating Profit Margin | 43.1% | ▲2.2% | ▲6.0% |
| Pretax Profit Margin | 30.2% | ▲4.1% | ▲4.4% |
| Continuous Operations Profit Margin | 19.5% | ▲3.1% | ▼-4.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 19.5% | ▲3.1% | ▼-4.9% |
| Bottom Line Profit Margin | 19.5% | ▲3.1% | ▼-4.9% |
| Current Ratio | 0.399 | ▼-0.108 | ▼-0.116 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.399 | ▼-0.108 | ▼-0.116 |
| Solvency Ratio | 0.113 | ▲0.033 | ▲0.006 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.148 | ▼-0.204 | ▼-0.190 |
| Price To Earnings Ratio | 11.880 | ▼-13.533 | ▼-5.596 |
| Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | 0.225 | ▼-2.458 | ▼-0.374 |
| Forward Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | 0.225 | ▼-2.458 | ▼-0.374 |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Ratio | 12.032 | ▼-13.628 | ▼-5.633 |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Growth Ratio | 0.230 | ▼-2.818 | ▼-0.443 |
| Price To Book Ratio | 4.428 | ▼-2.759 | ▲33.474 |
| Price To Sales Ratio | 2.312 | ▼-1.832 | ▼-1.485 |
| Price To Free Cash Flow Ratio | 7.591 | ▼-5.931 | ▼-4.068 |
| Price To Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 7.483 | ▼-5.873 | ▼-4.065 |
| Debt To Assets Ratio | 0.530 | ▼-0.007 | ▼-0.026 |
| Debt To Equity Ratio | 3.163 | ▼-0.501 | ▲8.331 |
| Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.760 | ▼-0.026 | ▼-0.078 |
| Long Term Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.754 | ▼-0.024 | ▼-0.081 |
| Financial Leverage Ratio | 5.971 | ▼-0.859 | ▲15.416 |
| Working Capital Turnover Ratio | -3.294 | ▼-0.458 | ▼-0.213 |
| Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 0.570 | ▲0.142 | ▲0.102 |
| Operating Cash Flow Sales Ratio | 0.309 | ▼-0.001 | ▼-0.039 |
| Free Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 0.986 | ▼-0.002 | ▼-0.004 |
| Debt Service Coverage Ratio | 1.196 | ▼-0.661 | ▼-0.647 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio | 3.787 | ▲1.002 | ▼-0.056 |
| Short Term Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 8.536 | ▲4.533 | ▲3.056 |
| Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 0.187 | ▲0.040 | ▲0.006 |
| Capital Expenditure Coverage Ratio | 70.227 | ▼-11.173 | ▼-38.438 |
| Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio | 4.626 | ▲0.903 | ▲0.649 |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.321 | ▼-0.166 | ▼-0.067 |
| Enterprise Value Multiple | 13.532 | ▲1.876 | ▲0.495 |
Key metrics
| Metric | Trend | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market cap | $11.56B | $16.31B | $14.27B | $10.54B | $15.65B | |
| Enterprise value | $19.42B | $23.62B | $22.08B | $19.61B | $17.59B | |
| EV / Sales | 3.88x | 6.00x | 5.81x | 5.91x | 6.29x | |
| EV / Op. cash flow | 12.57x | 19.34x | 10.70x | 25.90x | 18.06x | |
| EV / Free cash flow | 12.75x | 19.58x | 10.80x | 26.11x | 18.18x | |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.53x | 11.66x | 13.79x | 12.96x | 13.25x | |
| Net debt / EBITDA | 5.48x | 3.61x | 4.88x | 5.99x | 1.46x | |
| Current ratio | 0.40x | 0.51x | 0.50x | 0.43x | 0.74x | |
| Income quality | 1.59x | 1.90x | 3.40x | 0.56x | 1.17x | |
| Graham number | $12 | $9 | $8 | $13 | — | |
| Graham net-net | -$20 | -$19 | -$20 | -$21 | -$9 | |
| Tax burden | 64.4% | 62.5% | 135.8% | 170.4% | 80.2% | |
| Interest burden | 160.4% | 64.0% | 40.1% | 66.1% | 89.2% | |
| Working capital | -$1.63B | -$1.41B | -$1.37B | -$1.62B | -$805.0M | |
| Invested capital | $11.59B | $11.21B | $11.60B | $11.82B | $3.23B | |
| Return on assets | 6.2% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 8.4% | 12.0% | |
| Operating ROA | 13.9% | 10.3% | 7.0% | 10.5% | 15.1% | |
| Return on tangible assets | 39.0% | 21.5% | 20.6% | 50.7% | 27.4% | |
| Return on equity | 37.3% | 28.3% | 28.4% | 60.6% | -898.9% | |
| Return on invested capital | 10.6% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 9.0% | 16.4% | |
| Return on capital employed | 16.7% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 25.9% | |
| Earnings yield | 8.4% | 3.9% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 5.3% | |
| Free cash flow yield | 13.2% | 7.4% | 14.3% | 7.1% | 6.2% | |
| Capex / Op. cash flow | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% | |
| Capex / Depreciation | 4.5% | 3.6% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 4.3% | |
| Capex / Sales | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.2% | |
| SG&A / Sales | 22.8% | 26.3% | 35.2% | 29.2% | 36.3% | |
| R&D / Sales | 8.2% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.0% | |
| Stock comp / Sales | 4.7% | 3.4% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 2.5% | |
| Intangibles / Total assets | 84.0% | 80.7% | 81.4% | 83.5% | 56.1% | |
| Days sales outstanding | 31d | 24d | 16d | 20d | 19d | |
| Days payables outstanding | 33d | 44d | 33d | 48d | 56d | |
| Operating cycle | 31d | 24d | 16d | 20d | 19d | |
| Cash conversion cycle | -2d | -20d | -17d | -27d | -37d |
Change by theme
Grouped by what each metric measures. Each figure is the change over the period shown — ▲ up ▼ down versus then.
Change over 1 year
Valuation
Market cap ▼-29.1%EV / Sales ▼-35.3%EV / EBITDA ▲+16.1%EV / Op. cash flow ▼-6.773Earnings yield ▲+0.045Graham number ▲+3.068
Profitability
Return on equity ▲+0.089Return on assets ▲+0.021Return on invested capital ▲+0.028Return on capital employed ▲+0.040Operating ROA ▲+0.036Income quality ▼-0.311Tax burden ▲+0.019
Efficiency
Days sales outstanding ▲+6.577Days payables outstanding ▼-11.679Operating cycle ▲+6.577Cash conversion cycle ▲+18.256Capex / Sales ▲+0.001R&D / Sales ▼-0.002
Balance-sheet strength
Current ratio ▼-0.108Net debt / EBITDA ▲+1.868Working capital ▼-222000000.000Invested capital ▲+382000000.000Intangibles / Total assets ▲+0.033
Change over 5 years
Valuation
Market cap ▼-26.1%EV / Sales ▼-38.3%EV / EBITDA ▲+2.1%EV / Op. cash flow ▼-5.495Earnings yield ▲+0.031
Profitability
Return on equity ▲+9.362Return on assets ▼-0.058Return on invested capital ▼-0.058Return on capital employed ▼-0.092Operating ROA ▼-0.012Income quality ▲+0.423Tax burden ▼-0.158
Efficiency
Days sales outstanding ▲+11.689Days payables outstanding ▼-23.825Operating cycle ▲+11.689Cash conversion cycle ▲+35.515Capex / Sales ▲+0.002R&D / Sales ▼-0.009
Balance-sheet strength
Current ratio ▼-0.338Net debt / EBITDA ▲+4.014Working capital ▼-824000000.000Invested capital ▲+8363000000.000Intangibles / Total assets ▲+0.279
Employee count
Peer market caps
Congressional trades
STOCK Act disclosures (90-day window)
Amounts are STOCK Act brackets as disclosed. Quorum does not turn a bracket into an exact price or a midpoint.
| Date | Member | Side | Amount range | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-21 | Julie Johnson | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | Filing |
| 2025-10-21 | Julie Johnson | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | Filing |
| 2025-10-20 | Julie Johnson | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | Filing |
Recent trades
| Date | Representative | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | Gilbert Cisneros | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2025-10-22 | Julie Johnson | Sale | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2025-10-21 | Julie Johnson | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2025-10-21 | Julie Johnson | Sale | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2025-09-23 | Valerie Hoyle | Sale (Full) | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2025-04-07 | Jefferson Shreve | Sale | $15,001 - $50,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | Valerie Hoyle | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2023-06-29 | Ro Khanna | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2023-03-14 | Ro Khanna | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2022-11-30 | Diana Harshbarger | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2022-11-21 | Diana Harshbarger | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2022-11-21 | Diana Harshbarger | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2022-11-11 | Diana Harshbarger | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2022-10-11 | Diana Harshbarger | Sale | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2022-07-22 | Diana Harshbarger | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2022-07-22 | Diana Harshbarger | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2022-07-22 | Diana Harshbarger | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2022-04-11 | Ro Khanna | Sale | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2022-03-17 | Diana Harshbarger | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2022-03-17 | Diana Harshbarger | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2022-03-17 | Diana Harshbarger | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2022-03-15 | Diana Harshbarger | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2022-02-17 | Ro Khanna | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
Recent news
- 2026-09-01 GEN or ZETA: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? Investors with an interest in Technology Services stocks have likely encountered both Gen Digital (GEN) and Zeta Global Holdings (ZETA). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
- 2026-08-25 Gen Digital: MoneyLion Opens A New Growth Channel At A Low Valuation Gen Digital is rated a cautious BUY, supported by a base-case value of $32 per share, about 14% above its current price. GEN''s MoneyLion acquisition aims to monetize its vast customer base via cross-selling financial and Cyber Safety products, though integration benefits remain unquantified. Trust-Based Solutions revenue grew 24% but carries lower margins (~30%) than Cyber Safety, impacting overall profitability as it becomes a larger revenue share.
- 2026-08-22 Gen Digital: A Cheap Stock With An Underappreciated Growth Opportunity Gen Digital earns a Buy rating, trading at $28.73 and under 10x forward EPS, with undervaluation driven by evolving business mix. GEN''s Trust-Based Solutions segment is the primary re-rating catalyst, delivering 24% revenue growth and leveraging a large customer base for financial wellness cross-selling. Cyber Safety remains a high-margin, cash-generating core, supporting debt reduction, dividends, and investment in higher-growth initiatives.
- 2026-08-22 Gen Digital: Too Cheap For Double-Digit Growth Gen Digital trades at a steep discount, with a forward P/E under 10 despite accelerating growth and robust cash flow. GEN''s Cyber Safety business is stabilizing, with 61% margins and rising cross-sell penetration, while MoneyLion adds a second, faster-growing revenue stream. Management guides for 9–11% revenue and 14–18% EPS growth in fiscal 2027, supporting a Buy rating and 40% potential upside to $40/share.
- 2026-08-22 B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG Takes Position in Gen Digital Inc. $GEN B. Metzler seel. Sohn and Co. AG acquired a new position in shares of Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN) in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 186,155 shares of the company''s stock, valued at approximately $4,633,000. Other institutional investors have also
- 2026-08-20 Aurora Investment Counsel Invests $1.65 Million in Gen Digital Inc. $GEN Aurora Investment Counsel purchased a new position in Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 66,099 shares of the company''s stock, valued at approximately $1,645,000. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought
- 2026-08-20 147,286 Shares in Gen Digital Inc. $GEN Bought by Abacus FCF Advisors LLC Abacus FCF Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 147,286 shares of the company''s stock, valued at approximately $3,666,000. Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to
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- 2026-08-19 CHIPOTLE LAUNCHES THE SALISH MATTER ORDER INSPIRED BY ONE OF GEN ALPHA''S BIGGEST CELEBRITIES The Salish Matter Order features a Kid''s Cheese Quesadilla with white rice, black beans and guac, served with kid''s chips and chocolate milk, available exclusively in the Chipotle app and on Chipotle.com for a limited time The collaboration was inspired by Salish''s organic Chipotle fandom and marks the brand''s first creator spotlight on a Kid''s Meal Fans can enter to win the Ultimate Chipotle Creator Experience and meet Salish Matter in Los Angeles1 NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today introduced the Salish Matter Order, bringing the creator''s favorite Kid''s Quesadilla to the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com for a limited time.
- 2026-08-11 Genuit Group H1 Earnings Call Highlights Genuit Group LON: GEN said first-half trading remained challenging amid subdued construction demand, higher polymer costs and uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict, but maintained its full-year expectations after reported revenue rose 3% and underlying operating profit declined only modestly.