GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock (GENK)vsMcDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
GENK
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$2.07
+16.95%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $60.28M
MCD
McDonald’s Corporation
$311.70
+1.25%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $219.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
McDonald’s Corporation generates 12264% more annual revenue ($26.88B vs $217.45M). MCD leads profitability with a 31.9% profit margin vs -0.6%. MCD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
GENK
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
MCD
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GENK.
Margin of Safety
-31.1%
Fair Value
$237.84
Current Price
$311.70
$73.86 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
2.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -20.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 93.6%
Moderate valuation
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GENK
The strongest argument for GENK centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MCD
The strongest argument for MCD centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.9% and operating margin at 45.1%.
Bear Case : GENK
The primary concerns for GENK are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : MCD
The primary concerns for MCD are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GENK profiles as a turnaround stock while MCD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
GENK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.47 — expect wider price swings.
MCD is growing revenue faster at 9.7% — sustainability is the question.
MCD generates stronger free cash flow (1.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MCD scores higher overall (53/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 31.9% margins. 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.
McDonald’s Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
McDonald's Corporation is an American fast food company, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand, and later turned the company into a franchise, with the Golden Arches logo being introduced in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona.
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