GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A (GENK)
NASDAQ:GENK
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GENK Stock Chart & Stats
$1.58
-$0.25(-3.35%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1.58
-$0.25(-3.35%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.43 - $5.26
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.70K
Average Volume (3M)63.36K
Market Cap
$54.32M
Enterprise Value$237.27M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.82M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$187.22M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.76
Next Earnings
May 19, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.27%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.14
Shares Outstanding5,364,141
10 Day Avg. Volume57,604
30 Day Avg. Volume63,364
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.78
Price to Sales (P/S)0.05
P/FCF Ratio-0.45
Enterprise Value/Market Cap4.37
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.12
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.42
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-44.68
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$2.50Price Target Upside58.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)$238.90M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Retail CPG ExpansionBuilding a national retail CPG channel diversifies revenue beyond company restaurants, creating a scalable revenue stream with potentially higher gross margins. If execution hits distribution targets, retail could materially reduce restaurant concentration risk and provide predictable wholesale revenue.
Costco Gift Card DistributionLarge Costco gift-card sales expand brand reach and drive off-premise demand; this channel can generate recurring traffic, support new unit openings, and amplify cross-sell into retail CPG, creating durable marketing ROI and recurring customer acquisition economics.
High Average Unit Volume (AUV)Sustained AUV above $5M signals strong unit economics and market appeal, providing a foundation for profitable expansion and franchise/partnership economics. High AUV supports fixed-cost absorption and long-term return potential if margin pressures are controlled.
Bears Say
High LeverageDebt ~7x equity materially constrains financial flexibility and increases refinancing/default risk if cash flows weaken. High leverage magnifies downturns, limits capital allocation options for growth or CPG investment, and increases vulnerability to interest or covenant shocks.
Negative Free Cash FlowDeeply negative free cash flow signals the business is not self-funding net investment and may need external financing to run operations or execute retail expansion. Persistent FCF deficits strain liquidity, heighten dependence on revolver or capital markets, and raise solvency concerns.
Demand & Margin DeteriorationAn 11.6% SSS decline with collapsing unit-level margins shows structural demand softness and elevated cost pressures. If traffic and margin erosion persist, unit economics may not support expansion, impair cash generation, and force tradeoffs between pricing, promotion, and long-term brand positioning.
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A News
GENK FAQ
What was GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A’s price range in the past 12 months?
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A lowest stock price was $1.43 and its highest was $5.26 in the past 12 months.
What is GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A’s market cap?
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A’s market cap is $54.32M.
When is GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A’s upcoming earnings report date?
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A’s upcoming earnings report date is May 19, 2026 which is in 16 days.
How were GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A’s earnings last quarter?
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A released its earnings results on Mar 31, 2026. The company reported -$0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.06 by -$0.08.
Is GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A pay dividends?
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.03 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.27%. See more information on GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A dividends here
What is GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A’s EPS estimate?
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A have?
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A has 5,364,141 shares outstanding.
What happened to GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A’s price movement after its last earnings report?
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A reported an EPS of -$0.14 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.06. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -14.031%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GENK
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GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$2.50 (58.23% Upside)
$2.50 (58.23% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 18.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-70.85%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-8.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. operates restaurants in California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, and Texas. Its restaurants specialize in various flavored meats for Korean barbeque. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Cerritos, California.
GENK Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
The call presented a mixed picture: meaningful operational and strategic progress in retail/CPG expansion, strong Costco gift card growth and continued unit expansion were offset by material near-term weaknesses — a significant same-store sales decline, deteriorating margins, large quarterly and annual net losses, one-time impairment charges, and a thin cash position. Management provided constructive 2026 guidance and a path to improved margins, but current financial performance and liquidity constraints are notable risks.View all GENK earnings summariesGENK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$2.50
▲(58.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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