GEN Gen Digital PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The PE ratio for Gen Digital stock stands at 32.44 as of Aug 15, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.97 and the stock price of $31.47 per share. An increase of 16% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 28.0 of the last four quarters.
GEN PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Gen Digital has been 31.26. The current 32.44 P/E ratio is 3.8% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, GEN's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2019 quarter at 459.8, with a price of $22.99 and an EPS of $0.05. The Apr 2020 quarter marked the lowest point at 2.89, with a price of $18.29 and an EPS of $6.32.
Gen Digital PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 3,191.34% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -99.37% in 2020
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25.41 | 7.76% | $26.43 | $1.04 |
| 2024 | 23.58 | 198.1% | $22.4 | $0.95 |
| 2023 | 7.91 | -57.72% | $17.16 | $2.17 |
| 2022 | 18.71 | -17.9% | $26.94 | $1.44 |
| 2021 | 22.79 | 688.58% | $21.42 | $0.94 |
| 2020 | 2.89 | -99.37% | $18.29 | $6.32 |
| 2019 | 459.8 | 3,191.34% | $22.99 | $0.05 |
| 2018 | 13.97 | N/A | $25.85 | $1.85 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $30.68 | -$0.17 |
| 2016 | 4.96 | -73.25% | $18.41 | $3.71 |
| 2015 | 18.54 | 20.86% | $23.55 | $1.27 |
| 2014 | 15.34 | -32.87% | $19.79 | $1.29 |
| 2013 | 22.85 | 95.47% | $24.68 | $1.08 |
| 2012 | 11.69 | -51.23% | $18.7 | $1.6 |
| 2011 | 23.97 | 25.76% | $18.46 | $0.77 |
Gen Digital PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 31.43 | 23.69% | $30.49 | $0.97 |
| Mar 2025 | 25.41 | -6.27% | $26.43 | $1.04 |
| Dec 2024 | 27.11 | -3.28% | $27.65 | $1.02 |
| Sep 2024 | 28.03 | 6.62% | $27.47 | $0.98 |
| Jun 2024 | 26.29 | 11.49% | $24.98 | $0.95 |
| Mar 2024 | 23.58 | 126.3% | $22.4 | $0.95 |
| Dec 2023 | 10.42 | 31.4% | $22.82 | $2.19 |
| Sep 2023 | 7.93 | -9.37% | $17.68 | $2.23 |
| Jun 2023 | 8.75 | 10.62% | $18.55 | $2.12 |
| Mar 2023 | 7.91 | -65.31% | $17.16 | $2.17 |
| Dec 2022 | 22.8 | 16.62% | $21.43 | $0.94 |
| Sep 2022 | 19.55 | 29.9% | $20.14 | $1.03 |
| Jul 2022 | 15.05 | -19.56% | $22.28 | $1.48 |
| Apr 2022 | 18.71 | 12.37% | $26.94 | $1.44 |
| Dec 2021 | 16.65 | -1.65% | $25.98 | $1.56 |
GEN Price vs fair value
GEN average PE ratio chart
GEN's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
GEN PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks ENSG and SEM, GEN's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SEM Select Medical Holdings Corp | 11.88 | $1.58B |
| ENSG Ensign Group Inc | 29.31 | $9.59B |
| GEN Gen Digital Inc | 32.44 | $19.38B |
| BKD Brookdale Senior Living Inc | N/A | $1.74B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Gen Digital's PE ratio?
GEN's price to earnings ratio is 32.44 as of Aug 15, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Gen Digital (GEN)?
The average PE ratio for GEN stock over the past 3 years is 19.93.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Gen Digital (GEN)?
The average PE ratio for GEN stock over the past 5 years is 18.96.
What is the highest PE ratio for GEN?
Over the last ten years, the Mar 2019 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 459.8.
How does the current PE ratio for GEN compare to its historical average?
GEN's current price to earnings ratio is 3.8% above its 10-year historical average.
How is GEN's PE ratio calculated (Gen Digital PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Aug 15, 2025), Gen Digital's share price is $31.47. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jul 2025 is $0.97. Therefore, Gen Digital's PE ratio for today is 32.44. PE RATIO(32.44) = STOCK PRICE($31.47) / TTM EPS($0.97)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.