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Gen DigitalMEX:GEN 67 EV-to-EBIT is 10.81 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 16.19. GuruFocus rates MEX:GEN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN991.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,770 Software companies, Gen Digital ranks better than 58.19% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Gen Digital's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN484,654 Mil.
Gen Digital's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN37,977 Mil.
* 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 Digital EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Gen Digital EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gen Digital's EV-to-EBIT 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.
MEX:GEN vs RBRK, DOCN, TOST: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Gen Digital's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 Digital EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Gen Digital's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gen Digital's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Gen Digital's current Enterprise Value is MXN410,365 Mil.
Gen Digital's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN37,977 Mil.
* 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 Digital (MEX:GEN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.81 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Gen Digital and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 16.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #740 out of 1770 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is Gen Digital's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Gen Digital's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.81 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 16.19. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.95. Gen Digital's value of 10.81 is 22.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #740 out of 1770 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gen Digital has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gen Digital's EV-to-EBIT compare to RBRK and DOCN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #740 out of 1770 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Gen Digital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.95. Gen Digital's value of 10.81 is 22.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.19 vs. the industry median of 13.95, Gen Digital has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 13.95, based on 1,770 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gen Digital's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.81 is 22.5% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Gen Digital and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gen Digital's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.81, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 16.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gen Digital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN991.18, compared to a current price of MXN440.00 — trading 55.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.81, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 16.19 and 22.5% below the Software industry median of 13.95. Gen Digital's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gen Digital (MEX:GEN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.81 as of Jul. 26, 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 Digital (MEX:GEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gen Digital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN440.00 is trading 55.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN991.18.
GuruFocus considers Gen Digital to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GEN:
EV-to-EBIT: 10.81 (33% below median its 10-year median of 16.19)
GF Value™: MXN991.18 vs. price of MXN440.00 (55.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.5% below the Software median (#740 of 1770)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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