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GEN EV/EBITDA Analysis

10.0x

Updated 345h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current EV/EBITDA of 10.0x means investors pay 10 times the company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a common way to gauge if a stock is cheap or expensive relative to its cash profits.

Sector Performance

32th percentile

GEN

10.0x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

10.4x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving
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Deep Analysis

The current EV/EBITDA of 10.0x means investors pay 10 times the company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a common way to gauge if a stock is cheap or expensive relative to its cash profits.

Against its sector, this is clearly below the median of 13.5x, placing it in the 31st percentile, so the stock is less expensive than most peers. The trend shows no year-over-year data (N/A), but quarter-over-quarter the metric declined by 3.6% from 10.4x to 10.0x, indicating a recent drop in valuation. That combination — a lower-than-median multiple with a recent downward move — could mean reduced risk for a buyer, as the stock is already priced modestly, though the decline also signals weaker earnings or market sentiment. Overall, this metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict: the valuation is not stretched, but the recent fall and missing yearly context offer no strong reason to shift to a bullish stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about GEN?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

Who are GEN's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: SMTC (76.6x), SHOP (80.2x), OKTA (83.5x), TEAM (101.4x), STEM (102.7x).

The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

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GEN

10.0x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

How GEN's EV/EBITDA compares to sector peers.

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