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Gen DigitalGEN +0.57%86 EV-to-OCF is 15.97 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 15.22. GuruFocus rates GEN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,877 Software companies, Gen Digital ranks worse than 72.58% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Gen Digital's Enterprise Value is $24,678 Mil.
Gen Digital's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,545 Mil. Therefore, Gen Digital's EV-to-OCF for today is 15.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gen Digital's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
GEN'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -114.31 Med: 15.22 Max: 31.86
Current: 15.97
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Gen Digital was 31.86. The lowest was -114.31. And the median was 15.22.
GEN's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 72.58% of 2877
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 6.7
vs GEN: 15.97
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Gen Digital's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Gen Digital's share price for today is $28.09.
Gen Digital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.580.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Gen Digital EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Gen Digital EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gen Digital's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Gen Digital's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Gen Digital's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gen Digital's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Gen Digital's current Enterprise Value is $24,678 Mil.
Gen Digital's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $1,545 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 (GEN) has a EV-to-OCF of 15.97 as of Aug. 07, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 15.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #2088 out of 2877 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is Gen Digital's EV-to-OCF too high?
Gen Digital's current EV-to-OCF of 15.97 is near median its 10-year median of 15.22. The Software industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.70. Gen Digital's value of 15.97 is 138.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #2088 out of 2877 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gen Digital has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gen Digital's EV-to-OCF compare to RBRK and NTNX?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #2088 out of 2877 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Gen Digital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.70. Gen Digital's value of 15.97 is 138.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.22 vs. the industry median of 6.70, Gen Digital 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 EV-to-OCF for a Software company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Software companies is 6.70, based on 2,877 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gen Digital's current EV-to-OCF of 15.97 is 138.4% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gen Digital's current EV-to-OCF is 15.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.22. 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 (GEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.79, compared to a current price of $28.09 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 15.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.22 and 138.4% above the Software industry median of 6.70. Gen Digital's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gen Digital (GEN), the current EV-to-OCF is 15.97 as of Aug. 07, 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 (GEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gen Digital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.09 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $32.79.
GuruFocus considers Gen Digital to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GEN:
EV-to-OCF: 15.97 (near median its 10-year median of 15.22)
GF Value™: $32.79 vs. price of $28.09 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 138.4% above the Software median (#2088 of 2877)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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