Which Is a Better Investment, F5, Inc. or Gen Digital Inc. Stock?
Learn more about whether F5, Inc. or Gen Digital Inc. is a better investment based on AAII's A+ Investor grades, which compare both companies' key financial metrics.Tudor Pop
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COMPANY SUMMARY
Gen Digital Inc. engages in the provision of cyber safety and trust-based solutions for individuals, families, and small businesses. The company offers security and performance management, identity protection, and online privacy, as well as technology platforms. It also provides restoration support services, digital reputation, and secure financial wellness. The company offers its products under the Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner brands. The company was formerly known as NortonLifeLock Inc. and changed its name to Gen Digital Inc. in November 2022. Gen Digital Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
Commentary & Analysis
Why Gen Digital Inc.’s (GEN) Stock Is Up 5.64%
As of Wednesday, September 30, Gen Digital Inc.’s GEN share price has surged by 5.64%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Michael Rose
Why Gen Digital Inc.’s (GEN) Stock Is Down 5.09%
As of Friday, September 25, Gen Digital Inc.’s GEN share price has dipped by 5.09%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Jenna Brashear
Why Gen Digital Inc.’s (GEN) Stock Is Down 6.33%
As of Thursday, September 24, Gen Digital Inc.’s GEN share price has dipped by 6.33%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Rosalio Madrigal
Why Gen Digital Inc.’s (GEN) Stock Is Down 6.74%
As of Tuesday, September 22, Gen Digital Inc.’s GEN share price has dipped by 6.74%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Cynthia McLaughlin
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | GEN | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $13,336.5 | $935.6 | 82% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 603.0 | 75.5 | 90% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 90.5% | 81.7% | 58% |
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| Float (Mil) | 453.4 | 53.9 | 84% |
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| Beta | 1.20 | 1.04 | 71% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 18,079 | 696 | 98% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
(20.7%) | 56.0% | 35% |
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| Growth | GEN | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | 14.4% | 14.8% | 72% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | 11.9% | 9.9% | 58% |
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| EPS (5yr) | 11.2% | 16.0% | 49 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 69% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | 14.4% | (15.3%) | 72% |
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| Estimates | Qtrly | Current Fiscal Year |
Next Fiscal Year |
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| # of Estimates | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| Current EPS | $0.719 | $2.925 | $3.309 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $0.718 | $2.923 | $3.307 | |
| # Rev Up | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| # Rev Down | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $0.708 | $2.896 | $3.287 | |
| Year/Year Chg | 100.3% | 86.3% | 130.0% | |
| Financials | GEN | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $5,079 | $341 | 75% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $1,053 | ($3) | 86% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $1.733 | ($0.100) | 69% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $1,570 | $33 | 85% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | ($264) | $2 | 9% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $7,975 | $34 | 90% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $24,960 | $1,061 | 86% |
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| Valuation | GEN | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| P/B | 5.03 | 3.27 | 79% |
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| P/E | 13.0 | 37.5 | 32% |
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| Dividend Yield | 2.2% | 0.0% | 77% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | 2.1 | 2.1 | 70% |
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| Ratios | GEN | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Gross Margin | 78.0% | 69.9% | 87% |
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| Net Margin | 20.7% | 0.6% | 79% |
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| ROA | 6.6% | (1.8%) | 78% |
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| ROE | 41.9% | 0.6% | 91% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 83.0% | 47.2% | 77% |
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| F-Score | 8 | 5 | 93% |
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Gen Digital Inc. did not pass any screens on 10/5/2026.
