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GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.(GENK)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
GENK•NASDAQ
$1.97
Price updated Jun 25, 2026
AboutGEN Restaurant Group, Inc. operates restaurants in California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, and Texas. Its restaurants specialize in various flavored meats for Korean barbeque. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Cerritos, California.Show more
- Revenue$213M+2.0%
- EBITDA$9M-37.1%
- Net Income-$3M-611.1%
- EPS (Diluted)-0.59-553.8%
- Gross Margin9.16%-12.9%
- EBITDA Margin4.19%-38.4%
- Operating Margin-3.11%-1463.7%
- Net Margin-1.42%-601.1%
- ROE-8.39%-667.9%
GENK Price & Volume
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Aggressive Expansion Strains GENK Financial Solvency Profile
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Decelerating
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Liquidity and solvency constraints
Key Thesis Takeaways
- GEN Restaurant Group faces a challenging outlook as its all-you-can-eat model struggles with inflationary cost pressures and decelerating revenue growth, which contracted by 6.0% in 2026Q1.
- The company's aggressive store-level expansion strategy has resulted in persistent operating losses and a precarious liquidity position, evidenced by a current ratio of 0.29.
- Investors should remain cautious as the firm's reliance on debt-funded growth, reflected in a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.46, appears increasingly unsustainable without a fundamental shift in operational efficiency.
Verdict Logic
the company's current ratio of 0.29 and persistent net losses suggest significant liquidity risk that outweighs the potential for near-term operational recovery.
GENK Growth Metrics
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years27.67%
3 Years9.09%
TTM-2.72%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-1817.24%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-2369.67%
Return on Capital
10 Years11.14%
5 Years16.99%
3 Years1.12%
Last Year-3.27%
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.97 | $10.5M | -3.34 | 2% | -1.42% | -8.39% | 9.7% | |
| $190.61 | $12.53B | 31.25 | 9.39% | 6.85% | 27.87% | — | |
| $173.41 | $7.44B | 20.84 | 21.95% | 8.07% | 123.43% | — | |
| $8.65 | $737.22M | 137.08 | 0.14% | 0.55% | 5.85% | — | |
| $6.25 | $321.87M | 15.24 | -2.5% | 2.24% | — | — | |
| $56.33 | $1.18B | 26.08 | 3.08% | 3.15% | 11.97% | — |
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GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
GENK SEC Filings & Documents
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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GENK Frequently Asked Questions
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.'s revenue?
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) reported $209.1M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 84% increase from $113.9M in 2019.
How fast is GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. growing?
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) grew revenue by 2.0% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Is GENK profitable?
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) reported a net loss of $3.9M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
Does GENK pay dividends?
Yes, GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) pays a dividend with a yield of 9.70%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is GENK's return on equity?
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) has a return on equity (ROE) of -8.4%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.'s free cash flow?
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) had negative free cash flow of $20.3M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.