GENK (GEN Restaurant Group) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


GENK GEN Restaurant Group Inc GENK
58 GF Score
Price $2.03
GF Value $6.82
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is GEN Restaurant Group Moat Score?

GEN Restaurant Group GENK +2.27% 58 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates GENK with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Restaurants companies, GEN Restaurant Group ranks better than 83.7% on this metric.

GEN Restaurant Group has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

GEN Restaurant Group has No Moat: GEN Restaurant Group Inc lacks significant market leadership or brand strength. The restaurant industry is highly competitive with low switching costs and minimal regulatory barriers. The company does not exhibit strong pricing power or unique intellectual property, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes GEN Restaurant Group might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

GEN Restaurant Group  (NAS:GENK) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

GEN Restaurant Group Moat Score Related Terms

GENK vs REBN, CCHH, PETZ: Moat Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, GEN Restaurant Group's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, GEN Restaurant Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GEN Restaurant Group's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
GEN Restaurant Group (GENK) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, GEN Restaurant Group ranks #60 out of 368 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is GEN Restaurant Group's Moat Score too high?
GEN Restaurant Group's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, GEN Restaurant Group ranks #60 out of 368 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 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GEN Restaurant Group's Moat Score compare to REBN and CCHH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, GEN Restaurant Group ranks #60 out of 368 companies for Moat Score. This places GEN Restaurant Group in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Restaurants company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. GEN Restaurant Group's current Moat Score is 3. 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 $6.82, compared to a current price of $2.03 — trading 70.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GEN Restaurant Group (GENK), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 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 $2.03 is trading 70.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.82. GuruFocus considers GEN Restaurant Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for GENK:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $6.82 vs. price of $2.03 (70.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 11480 South Street, Suite 205, Cerritos, CA, USA, 90703
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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