Gen Digital Inc. GEN
Composite 59/100; the shares have moved about 41% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 25/100 — a strong mark against it.
Quality ranks 74/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Growth ranks 71/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Momentum ranks 66/100 — a moderate point in its favour.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 25/100 — a strong mark against it.
What the company does Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) provides cyber safety and trust-based solutions under brands like Norton, Avast, LifeLock, and Avira. Its offerings span security, identity protection, online privacy, and performance management for consumers and small businesses.
Key financials GEN reports strong profitability with ROE 41.9%, ROA 8.5%, and net margins 20.7%. Revenue grew 27.1% and EPS 52.5%, supported by gross margins 78.0%. Operating leverage is evident in a 35.5% operating margin despite a low current ratio of 0.47.
Stock health Momentum is mixed: +21.02% over 3 months and +34.28% over 6 months, but -2.89% over 12 months and -2.89% from the 52-week high. RSI(14) at 64.50 suggests moderate overbought conditions.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a **discount of 8.30%** versus the analyst mean target of 32.11. - Forward P/E of 9.93 is well below trailing P/E 17.29 (Valuation anchor). - Sideravia overall score 58.8 reflects strong quality (74.8) and valuation (59.1). - FCF yield 8.7% supports attractive free cash flow generation. - Piotroski F-Score 7/9 and Altman Z 1.44 indicate solid financial health.
Looking forward Analysts project forward P/E compression to 9.93, implying earnings growth is expected to outpace price appreciation. High gross margins and strong recent revenue growth (27.1%) underpin confidence in continued execution.
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