GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock (GENK)vsThe Home Depot Inc (HD)
GENK
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$1.92
-7.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $63.29M
HD
The Home Depot Inc
$310.78
+0.44%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $310.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
The Home Depot Inc generates 79571% more annual revenue ($166.59B vs $209.10M). HD leads profitability with a 8.4% profit margin vs -1.9%. HD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
GENK
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
HD
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.2%
Fair Value
$4.28
Current Price
$1.92
$2.36 discount
Margin of Safety
-46.5%
Fair Value
$212.07
Current Price
$310.78
$98.71 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 101 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Generating 5.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -28.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 6.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 22.3x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GENK
The strongest argument for GENK centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : HD
The strongest argument for HD centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
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.
Bear Case : HD
The primary concerns for HD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.18 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GENK profiles as a turnaround stock while HD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
HD is growing revenue faster at 4.8% — sustainability is the question.
HD generates stronger free cash flow (5.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HD scores higher overall (54/100 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.
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.
The Home Depot Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
The Home Depot, Inc., commonly known as Home Depot, is the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, supplying tools, construction products, and services. The company is headquartered in incorporated Cobb County, Georgia, with an Atlanta mailing address.
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