Gen DigitalMEX:GEN 67 PEG Ratio is 0.61 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates MEX:GEN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN584.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 821 Software companies, Gen Digital ranks better than 76% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, Gen Digital's PE Ratio without NRI is 9.36. Gen Digital's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 15.30%. Therefore, Gen Digital's PEG Ratio for today is 0.61.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gen Digital's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GEN'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 1.01 Max: 10.35
Current: 0.62
During the past 13 years, Gen Digital's highest PEG Ratio was 10.35. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.01.
MEX:GEN's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 76% of 821
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.26
vs MEX:GEN: 0.62
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Gen Digital PEG Ratio Related Terms
Gen Digital PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gen Digital's PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Gen Digital's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gen Digital's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) has a PEG Ratio of 0.61 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Gen Digital and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, Gen Digital's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 10.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #197 out of 821 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Gen Digital's PEG Ratio too high?
Gen Digital's current PEG Ratio of 0.61 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 10.35. The Software industry median PEG Ratio is 1.26. Gen Digital's value of 0.61 is 51.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #197 out of 821 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gen Digital has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gen Digital's PEG Ratio compare to RBRK and DOCN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #197 out of 821 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Gen Digital in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.26. Gen Digital's value of 0.61 is 51.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Gen Digital's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 10.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 1.26, 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 PEG Ratio for a Software company?
The median PEG Ratio among Software companies is 1.26, based on 821 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gen Digital's current PEG Ratio of 0.61 is 51.6% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Gen Digital and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gen Digital's current PEG Ratio is 0.61, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 1.01. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN584.33, compared to a current price of MXN440.00 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.61, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 51.6% below the Software industry median of 1.26. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gen Digital (MEX:GEN), the current PEG Ratio is 0.61 as of Jun. 29, 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 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN584.33.
GuruFocus considers Gen Digital to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GEN:
PEG Ratio: 0.61 (40% below median its 10-year median of 1.01)
GF Value™: MXN584.33 vs. price of MXN440.00 (24.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.6% below the Software median (#197 of 821)
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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