GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock (GENK)vsRestaurant Brands International Inc (QSR)
GENK
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$1.75
-1.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $62.63M
QSR
Restaurant Brands International Inc
$76.96
+0.61%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $35.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Restaurant Brands International Inc generates 4523% more annual revenue ($9.70B vs $209.79M). QSR leads profitability with a 13.1% profit margin vs -2.1%. QSR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
GENK
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
QSR
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+59.6%
Fair Value
$4.43
Current Price
$1.75
$2.68 discount
Margin of Safety
+25.1%
Fair Value
$94.35
Current Price
$76.96
$17.39 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Earnings expanding 151.2% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 27.7%
Areas to Watch
1.3% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -28.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.6% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GENK
The strongest argument for GENK centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : QSR
The strongest argument for QSR centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. PEG of 1.24 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GENK
The primary concerns for GENK are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 13.87 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : QSR
The primary concerns for QSR are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.07 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GENK profiles as a turnaround stock while QSR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GENK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
QSR is growing revenue faster at 4.6% — sustainability is the question.
QSR generates stronger free cash flow (479M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
QSR scores higher overall (68/100 vs 31/100). GENK offers better value entry with a 59.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Restaurant Brands International Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Restaurant Brands International Inc. owns, operates and franchises quick-service restaurants under the Tim Hortons (TH), Burger King (BK) and Popeyes (PLK) brands. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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