Gen Digital (GEN) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Gen Digital

NasdaqGS•Technology•Software - Infrastructure

$29.71-0.18(-0.01%)After hours

Market Cap

$17.81B

P/E

14.8x

P/S

3.4x

P/B

6.5x

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.

How this company scores

ExcellentMetricSide Score: 88/100

Strongest: Profitability (25/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (13/25).

Profitability25/25

Growth25/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags13/25

Cash & Earnings Quality25/25

Strengths

Growing revenueRising free cash flowStrong marginsHigh ROE

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 14.8x5y range 11.7x – 33.0x

Currently below its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 3.4x5y range 2.3x – 6.0x

Currently below its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 6.5x5y range 4.4x – 13.9x

Currently near its 17-quarter median.

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

Some Concerns

Leverage Risk

Watch

D/E ratio of 2.6 is elevated. Watch for further debt accumulation.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $17.81B

Metrics at a Glance

as of October 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $5.23B
Q. Revenue: $1.37B
TTM EBITDA: $2.68B
TTM Op. Income: $2.19B
Q. Op. Income: $507.00M
TTM Net Income: $1.21B
Q. Net Income: $287.00M
EPS: $0.48
Shares Out.: $596.00M

$5.23B in TTM revenue grew 16.9% YoY, reaching $1.37B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $2.68B and TTM operating income of $2.19B show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $1.21B means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 7 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 75.9%
EBITDA Margin: 45.9%
Op. Margin: 37.0%
Net Margin: 21.0%

Op. margin of 37.0% is up 1.1% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 21.0% and gross margin of 75.9% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is up 3% — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 14.8x
P/S Ratio: 3.4x
P/B Ratio: 6.5x

At 14.8x P/E, the stock trades below typical market levels. P/S of 3.4x and P/B of 6.5x provide additional context. P/E sits below typical market levels while revenue is growing. Over the past year, P/E is down 51% — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $15.55B
Cash: $589.00M
Long-Term Debt: $7.04B
Book Value: $2.74B
D/E Ratio: 2.6
Debt/EBITDA: 11.2

With $15.55B in assets and $7.04B in long-term debt, D/E is 2.6and book value is $2.74B — elevated leverage, meaning significant financial risk in a downturn. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $326.00M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $1.76B
FCF Margin: 33.7%
FCF / Net Income: 1.5

TTM FCF of $1.76B on $326.00M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.5x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 4 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.