Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)vsGEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock (GENK)
DRI
Darden Restaurants Inc
$198.12
+2.41%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $24.22B
GENK
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$1.92
-7.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $63.29M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Darden Restaurants Inc generates 6004% more annual revenue ($12.76B vs $209.10M). DRI leads profitability with a 8.7% profit margin vs -1.9%. DRI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
DRI
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
GENK
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DRI.
Margin of Safety
+58.2%
Fair Value
$4.28
Current Price
$1.92
$2.36 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 53 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.8x book value
Earnings declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -28.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 6.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DRI
The strongest argument for DRI centers on Return on Equity.
Bull Case : GENK
The strongest argument for GENK centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : DRI
The primary concerns for DRI are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.94 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : GENK
The primary concerns for GENK are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 13.45 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DRI profiles as a value stock while GENK is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
GENK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
DRI is growing revenue faster at 5.9% — sustainability is the question.
DRI generates stronger free cash flow (610M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DRI scores higher overall (55/100 vs 30/100). GENK offers better value entry with a 58.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Darden Restaurants Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Darden Restaurants, Inc. is an American multi-brand restaurant operator headquartered in Orlando.
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. operates restaurants in California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, and Texas. The company is headquartered in Cerritos, California.
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