Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) has a Graham intrinsic value of $8.83 per share. At $24.16 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 174% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 2.5% a year to $5.0B, with an average return on invested capital of 13.2%.

Graham intrinsic value
$8.83
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$24.16
Price vs Graham value
174% above
Market cap
$15.0B
Revenue (FY2026)
$5.0B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
2.5%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
13.2%
Free cash flow (FY2026)
$1.5B

GEN 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2026 $5.0B $973.0M $1.57 $1.5B 42.4% 13.6%
FY2025 $3.9B $643.0M $1.03 $1.2B 40.9% 10.3%
FY2024 $3.8B $616.0M $0.96 $2.0B 29.4% 10.6%
FY2023 $3.3B $1.3B $2.16 $751.0M 36.8% 18.8%
FY2022 $2.8B $836.0M $1.41 $968.0M 35.9% 39.7%
FY2021 $2.6B $554.0M $0.92 $700.0M 35.1% 31.2%
FY2020 $2.5B $3.9B $6.05 -$950.0M 14.3% 6.4%
FY2019 $4.7B $31.0M $0.05 $1.3B 8.0% 2.3%
FY2018 $4.8B $1.1B $1.70 $808.0M 1.0% 0.6%
FY2017 $4.0B -$106.0M -$0.17 -$290.0M -2.5% -1.1%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Gen Digital has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 2.5% annually over the past decade.

Gen Digital returns on capital have been average, hovering around 13.2% ROIC over the decade.

Over the decade, Gen Digital shows that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Gen Digital is modeled at -1.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $8.83 per share.

GEN stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a -1.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, GEN's intrinsic value is about $8.83 per share.

Is GEN stock undervalued?

At $24.16 (close on Oct 17, 2026), GEN trades 174% above its Graham value of $8.83. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Gen Digital Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $4.0B in fiscal 2017 to $5.0B in fiscal 2026, a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. Net income was $973.0M in fiscal 2026.

Does Gen Digital Inc. generate free cash flow?

Gen Digital Inc. generated $1.5B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2026. Free cash flow was positive in 8 of the last 10 reported years.

What is GEN's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 13.2%, and average return on equity was -12.4%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this GEN data come from?

From Gen Digital Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed May 21, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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