Is Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) Overvalued?
We dive into why Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) could be considered overvalued on 2026-07-21, based on AAII’s Value Score and Grade.Rosalio Madrigal
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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
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Why Gen Digital Inc.’s (GEN) Stock Is Down 5.38%
As of Monday, June 22, Gen Digital Inc.’s GEN share price has dipped by 5.38%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Rosalio Madrigal
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Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | GEN | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $16,430.9 | $977.4 | 84% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 609.0 | 78.1 | 90% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 90.2% | 79.0% | 58% |
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| Float (Mil) | 453.4 | 57.6 | 84% |
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| Beta | 1.20 | 1.03 | 70% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 3,923 | 750 | 90% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
(8.0%) | 56.5% | 39% |
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| Growth | GEN | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | 14.4% | 14.8% | 71% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | 11.9% | 10.1% | 58% |
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| EPS (5yr) | 11.2% | 16.2% | 48 |
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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 | 9 | 11 | 11 | |
| Current EPS | $0.689 | $2.896 | $3.287 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $0.689 | $2.896 | $3.287 | |
| # Rev Up | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| # Rev Down | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $0.678 | $2.860 | $3.159 | |
| Year/Year Chg | (18.0%) | 84.5% | 131.4% | |
| Financials | GEN | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $5,000 | $348 | 75% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $973 | ($2) | 86% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $1.590 | ($0.100) | 68% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $1,545 | $30 | 85% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | ($595) | $0 | 5% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $8,060 | $35 | 90% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $22,280 | $1,019 | 84% |
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| Valuation | GEN | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| P/B | 6.28 | 3.24 | 83% |
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| P/E | 17.5 | 34.8 | 44% |
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| Dividend Yield | 1.8% | 0.0% | 74% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | 2.8 | 2.1 | 76% |
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| Ratios | GEN | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Gross Margin | 78.5% | 70.5% | 88% |
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| Net Margin | 19.5% | 0.6% | 78% |
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| ROA | 6.3% | (1.6%) | 77% |
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| ROE | 39.9% | 1.6% | 91% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 83.3% | 46.1% | 77% |
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| F-Score | 6 | 5 | 69% |
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Passing Stock Screens
As of 7/31/2026, from a list of 60 stock screening strategies,
GURU STRATEGY
Neff Screen
Factors: Value, Growth
An approach using a stringent contrarian viewpoint—finding undervalued, out-of-favor stocks in the bargain basement that have an optimistic future.
| Performance Since Inception: | 14.6% |
| +/- S&P 500: | +7.1 |
