GEN Gen Digital PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The PE ratio for Gen Digital stock stands at 29.35 as of Jul 24, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.04 and the stock price of $30.52 per share. An increase of 10% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 26.7 of the last four quarters.
GEN PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Gen Digital has been 31.25. The current 29.35 P/E ratio is 6% lower 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 history chart
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Oct 2021 | 16.93 | -34.63% | $25.56 | $1.51 |
GEN Price vs fair value
You can ether set your own Fair P/E multiple or use one of the automatically calculated Fair P/E multiples.
Fair P/E calculation
PE Ratio is an attempt to estimate a fair PE ratio of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
This formula is a modified version of the classic Graham-Dodd Formula (V= EPS x (8.5+2g)), originally developed by Benjamin Graham, to calculate the fair price of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
The formula we have created is an adaptation of this approach, designed to maintain a balance between simplicity and growth sensitivity.
It is calculated using the following formula:
IF g < 5: Fair PE = b
IF g >= 5: Fair PE = m × g
Here’s what each part of the formula means:
g: Growth is calculated as the average of the three-year average EPS growth rate and the one-year EPS growth rate (annually). This approach provides a balanced measure of growth by factoring in both the long-term growth trend and the most recent annual growth performance. If one of the growth metrics is not available, the remaining metric is used to determine growth. The fair P/E value is capped at 100 to prevent distortions caused by extreme EPS growth rates, such as those resulting from large percentage increases from a low base.
m: This is the long term historical median PEG (Price/Earnings to Growth) ratio of the overall market. It serves as a benchmark, adjusting the Fair PE based on typical market conditions.
b: Base PE (static value set to 8). If the company's growth rate is less than 5, the Fair PE is set at a conservative baseline of 8. This is because declining companies generally deserve a lower PE ratio.
Fixed vs Dynamic
Fixed: The Fair PE ratio for all data points is calculated using a single, constant average EPS growth rate, determined based on the most recent period. This means that the same growth rate is applied to all historical data points. Dynamic: The Fair PE ratio for each historical data point is calculated using the trailing average EPS growth rate specific to that point in time. This means that for each data point, the corresponding trailing EPS growth rate is used, ensuring that the Fair PE ratio reflects the growth conditions that were relevant at that specific point in history.
GEN average PE ratio chart
GEN's current PE ratio is higher than the 3 and 5-year averages, but it is lower than its 10-year average.
PE vs average
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 | 10.56 | $1.83B |
| ENSG Ensign Group Inc | 27.53 | $8.63B |
| GEN Gen Digital Inc | 29.43 | $18.99B |
| BKD Brookdale Senior Living Inc | N/A | $1.76B |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gen Digital's PE ratio?
GEN's price to earnings ratio is 29.35 as of Jul 24, 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 18.89.
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 18.31.
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 6% below 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 (Jul 24, 2025), Gen Digital's share price is $30.52. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $1.04. Therefore, Gen Digital's PE ratio for today is 29.35. PE RATIO(29.35) = STOCK PRICE($30.52) / TTM EPS($1.04)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.