Gen DigitalMEX:GEN 67 ROE % is 82.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 190% above its 10-year median of 28.57. GuruFocus rates MEX:GEN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN983.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,681 Software companies, Gen Digital ranks better than 93.62% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Gen Digital's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN36,931 Mil. Gen Digital's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN44,536 Mil. Therefore, Gen Digital's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 82.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gen Digital's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GEN'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.96 Med: 28.57 Max: 135.25
Current: 40.43
During the past 13 years, Gen Digital's highest ROE % was 135.25%. The lowest was -2.96%. And the median was 28.57%.
MEX:GEN's ROE % is ranked better than 93.62% of 2681
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 4.73
vs MEX:GEN: 40.43
Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Gen Digital ROE % Related Terms
Gen Digital ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gen Digital's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Gen Digital's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gen Digital's ROE % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) has a ROE % of 82.92% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Gen Digital and its competitors. This is 190% above median its historical median of 28.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #171 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Gen Digital's ROE % too high?
Gen Digital's current ROE % of 82.92% is 190% above median its 10-year median of 28.57. The Software industry median ROE % is 4.73. Gen Digital's value of 82.92% is 1653.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #171 out of 2681 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 Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gen Digital's ROE % compare to TOST and RBRK?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #171 out of 2681 companies for ROE %. This places Gen Digital in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 4.73. Gen Digital's value of 82.92% is 1653.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.57 vs. the industry median of 4.73, 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 ROE % for a Software company?
The median ROE % among Software companies is 4.73, based on 2,681 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gen Digital's current ROE % of 82.92% is 1653.1% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Gen Digital and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROE % is 4.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gen Digital's current ROE % is 82.92%, which is 190% above median its own 10-year median of 28.57. 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 MXN983.15, compared to a current price of MXN440.00 — trading 55.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 82.92%, which is 190% above median its 10-year median of 28.57 and 1653.1% above the Software industry median of 4.73. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gen Digital (MEX:GEN), the current ROE % is 82.92% as of Mar. 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 55.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN983.15.
GuruFocus considers Gen Digital to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GEN:
ROE %: 82.92% (190% above median its 10-year median of 28.57)
GF Value™: MXN983.15 vs. price of MXN440.00 (55.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1653.1% above the Software median (#171 of 2681)
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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