Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) — Stock Score Summary

Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 89/100 based on Quality (58/100), Value (64/100), and Momentum (53/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Gen Digital has stable cash flows from its consumer cybersecurity portfolio (Norton/Avast), but it lacks a clear macro inflection tailwind or the structural pricing power required to beat our high hurdle rate.

Gen Digital Inc. is a global leader in cyber safety, providing a suite of digital security products and services under brands like Norton, Avast, LifeLock, and AVG. The company benefits from its portfolio of highly recognized and trusted cybersecurity brands, extensive customer base, and advanced threat intelligence capabilities, creating a strong market position in consumer cyber safety. Gen Digital is a diversified cyber safety company with a broad product offering, capitalizing on the increasing demand for digital protection and privacy.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$26.10
Market Cap$14.8B
P/E (TTM)16.89
P/E (Forward)8.07
Price/Book6.07
Return on Equity39.9%
Return on Invested Capital12.7%
Debt/Equity316.35
Gross Margin78.5%
Operating Margin63.4%
Revenue Growth27.0%
Dividend Yield1.9%
Free Cash Flow$1.4B

Gen Digital Inc. operates in the Software - Infrastructure industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gen Digital Inc.’s (GEN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) is 89/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (58), Value (64), and Momentum (53) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Gen Digital Inc. have an economic moat?
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) has a Quality factor score of 58/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Gen Digital Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 89/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Gen Digital Inc. in?
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Infrastructure industry (United States).
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