GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock (GENK)vsStarbucks Corporation (SBUX)
GENK
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$1.75
-1.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $62.63M
SBUX
Starbucks Corporation
$98.74
-0.48%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $112.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Starbucks Corporation generates 18175% more annual revenue ($38.34B vs $209.79M). SBUX leads profitability with a 5.2% profit margin vs -2.1%. SBUX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
GENK
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
SBUX
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
+21.2%
Fair Value
$125.82
Current Price
$98.74
$27.08 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 85.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
1.3% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -28.9% — below average capital efficiency
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
5.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GENK
The strongest argument for GENK centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SBUX
The strongest argument for SBUX centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Market Cap. PEG of 1.19 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 : SBUX
The primary concerns for SBUX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 57.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GENK profiles as a turnaround stock while SBUX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SBUX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
GENK is growing revenue faster at 1.3% — sustainability is the question.
SBUX generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBUX scores higher overall (51/100 vs 31/100). GENK offers better value entry with a 59.6% 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.
Starbucks Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Starbucks Corporation is an American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As the world's largest coffeehouse chain, Starbucks is seen to be the main representation of the United States' second wave of coffee culture.
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