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GEN Restaurant GroupGENK -5.31%58 Debt-to-Equity is 11.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 12.76. GuruFocus rates GENK with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 319 Restaurants companies, GEN Restaurant Group ranks worse than 98.12% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for GEN Restaurant Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
GENK'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.29 Med: 12.76 Max: 35.29
Current: 11.88
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of GEN Restaurant Group was 35.29. The lowest was -14.29. And the median was 12.76.
GENK's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 98.12% of 319
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.9
vs GENK: 11.88
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
GEN Restaurant Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
GEN Restaurant Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GEN Restaurant Group's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
GENK vs PETZ, REBN, BTBD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, GEN Restaurant Group's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
GEN Restaurant Group Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, GEN Restaurant Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GEN Restaurant Group's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
GEN Restaurant Group (GENK) has a Debt-to-Equity of 11.88 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on GEN Restaurant Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.76. According to the industry distribution chart, GEN Restaurant Group ranks #313 out of 319 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 98.1%.
Is GEN Restaurant Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
GEN Restaurant Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 11.88 is near median its 10-year median of 12.76. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.90. GEN Restaurant Group's value of 11.88 is 1220% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GEN Restaurant Group ranks #313 out of 319 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GEN Restaurant Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GEN Restaurant Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to PETZ and REBN?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, GEN Restaurant Group ranks #313 out of 319 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places GEN Restaurant Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.90. GEN Restaurant Group's value of 11.88 is 1220% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.76 vs. the industry median of 0.90, GEN Restaurant Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.90, based on 319 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GEN Restaurant Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 11.88 is 1220% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on GEN Restaurant Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GEN Restaurant Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 11.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GEN Restaurant Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GEN Restaurant Group (GENK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.80, compared to a current price of $1.98 — trading 70.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 11.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.76 and 1220% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.90. GEN Restaurant Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GEN Restaurant Group (GENK), the current Debt-to-Equity is 11.88 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is GEN Restaurant Group (GENK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GEN Restaurant Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.98 is trading 70.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.80.
GuruFocus considers GEN Restaurant Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GENK:
Debt-to-Equity: 11.88 (near median its 10-year median of 12.76)
GF Value™: $6.80 vs. price of $1.98 (70.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1220% above the Restaurants median (#313 of 319)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GENK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GEN Restaurant Group Inc operates an Asian casual dining restaurant chain, offering an extensive menu of traditional Korean and Korean-American food, including high-quality meats, poultry, seafood, and mixed vegetables. The group operates its restaurants in California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, Texas, New York, Oregon, North Carolina, Washington, New Jersey, Florida and South Korea.
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