GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock (GENK)vsStarbucks Corporation (SBUX)
GENK
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$2.07
+16.95%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $60.28M
SBUX
Starbucks Corporation
$92.70
+0.78%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $104.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Starbucks Corporation generates 17238% more annual revenue ($37.70B vs $217.45M). SBUX leads profitability with a 3.6% profit margin vs -0.6%. SBUX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 39/100 (F).
GENK
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
SBUX
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GENK.
Margin of Safety
-1135.9%
Fair Value
$8.02
Current Price
$92.70
$84.68 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.3B 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%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
3.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : GENK
The primary concerns for GENK are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SBUX
The primary concerns for SBUX are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 78.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GENK profiles as a turnaround stock while SBUX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GENK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.47 — expect wider price swings.
SBUX is growing revenue faster at 5.5% — sustainability is the question.
SBUX generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBUX scores higher overall (39/100 vs 31/100). Both earn "Hold" 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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