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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, GEN Restaurant Group's Enterprise Value is $197.3 Mil.
GEN Restaurant Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-2.9 Mil. Therefore, GEN Restaurant Group's EV-to-OCF for today is -68.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for GEN Restaurant Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
GENK'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -68.23 Med: 10.64 Max: 62.16
Current: -68.23
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of GEN Restaurant Group was 62.16. The lowest was -68.23. And the median was 10.64.
GENK's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 97.25% of 363
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.77
vs GENK: -68.23
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 Restaurant Group (NAS:GENK) EV-to-OCF Explanation
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 Restaurant Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
GEN Restaurant Group's share price for today is $2.08.
GEN Restaurant Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.830.
* 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 Restaurant Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
GEN Restaurant Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GEN Restaurant Group'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 Restaurants subindustry, GEN Restaurant Group'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 Restaurant Group EV-to-OCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, GEN Restaurant Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GEN Restaurant Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
GEN Restaurant Group's current Enterprise Value is $197.3 Mil.
GEN Restaurant Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.9 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 Restaurant Group (GENK) has a EV-to-OCF of -68.23 as of Aug. 22, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, GEN Restaurant Group ranks #10 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is GEN Restaurant Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
GEN Restaurant Group's current EV-to-OCF is -68.23. Based on the distribution chart, GEN Restaurant Group ranks #10 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GEN Restaurant Group has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GEN Restaurant Group's EV-to-OCF compare to PETZ and REBN?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, GEN Restaurant Group ranks #10 out of 363 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places GEN Restaurant Group in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.77. 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Restaurants companies is 9.77, based on 363 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. 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 Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GEN Restaurant Group's current EV-to-OCF is -68.23. 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 $5.57, compared to a current price of $2.08 — trading 62.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -68.23. GEN Restaurant Group's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 Restaurant Group (GENK), the current EV-to-OCF is -68.23 as of Aug. 22, 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 $2.08 is trading 62.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.57.
GuruFocus considers GEN Restaurant Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GENK:
EV-to-OCF: -68.23
GF Value™: $5.57 vs. price of $2.08 (62.7% below fair value)
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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