GEN
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Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) closed at $27.45 as of 2026-07-31, trading 19.2% above its 200-week moving average of $23.02. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 12.4% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 76, GEN is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.42 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1888 weeks of data, GEN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 31 times. On average, these episodes lasted 20 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GEN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +36.1%.
With a market cap of $16.4 billion, GEN is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 8.7%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 39.9%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 6.3x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 6.6% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GEN would have grown to $5814, compared to $3098 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 12.9% vs 10.8% for the index — confirming GEN as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 26.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: GEN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GEN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 31 historical episodes, buying GEN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +44.1% after 12 months (median +29.0%), compared to +11.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 80% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +57.1% vs +28.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GEN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices GEN would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where GEN's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-08-06.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $14.25 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $16.41 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $19.34 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $23.55 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $30.10 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from GEN's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
GEN has crossed below its 200-week MA 31 times with an average 1-year return of +36.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1992 | Mar 1995 | 137 | 69.1% | -32.3% | +2969.4% |
| Apr 1995 | Apr 1995 | 3 | 2.7% | -41.2% | +2895.0% |
| Jan 1996 | May 1997 | 72 | 47.1% | -6.7% | +3560.5% |
| Aug 1998 | Nov 1998 | 13 | 54.9% | +60.8% | +3355.7% |
| Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 | 2 | 4.4% | +193.4% | +3008.0% |
| Feb 1999 | May 1999 | 14 | 30.6% | +202.6% | +3088.2% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 2 | 8.3% | +77.6% | +1571.3% |
| Jan 2006 | Aug 2006 | 29 | 16.8% | +8.0% | +361.8% |
| Oct 2006 | Oct 2006 | 1 | 0.6% | -2.4% | +310.3% |
| Jan 2007 | May 2008 | 68 | 25.5% | -13.5% | +340.2% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 6 | 5.0% | -18.0% | +298.6% |
| Sep 2008 | Nov 2009 | 59 | 42.0% | -5.7% | +355.5% |
| Jan 2010 | Nov 2010 | 40 | 28.5% | +3.0% | +355.5% |
| Dec 2010 | Jan 2011 | 2 | 2.2% | -4.4% | +367.4% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 8 | 8.2% | +2.9% | +359.9% |
| Nov 2011 | Jan 2012 | 9 | 8.7% | +11.0% | +376.9% |
| Apr 2012 | Jul 2012 | 14 | 17.5% | +48.2% | +368.5% |
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 | 1 | 1.6% | +37.4% | +313.2% |
| Aug 2015 | Dec 2015 | 16 | 5.9% | +57.0% | +268.3% |
| Jan 2016 | Mar 2016 | 9 | 8.4% | +54.4% | +250.5% |
| Apr 2016 | May 2016 | 5 | 2.7% | +92.5% | +244.7% |
| May 2018 | Jan 2019 | 38 | 17.7% | +0.7% | +187.0% |
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | 1 | 2.4% | +50.0% | +151.8% |
| May 2019 | Jul 2019 | 8 | 17.6% | +93.5% | +185.0% |
| Jul 2019 | Aug 2019 | 3 | 7.8% | +61.0% | +147.2% |
| Oct 2019 | Oct 2019 | 2 | 2.8% | +62.3% | +138.4% |
| Feb 2023 | Nov 2023 | 39 | 21.6% | +12.7% | +45.7% |
| Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | 1 | 0.5% | +29.3% | +35.7% |
| Mar 2024 | Mar 2024 | 1 | 0.2% | +29.5% | +34.7% |
| Apr 2024 | May 2024 | 4 | 6.3% | +18.8% | +36.8% |
| Feb 2026 | May 2026 | 12 | 21.9% | N/A | +23.5% |
| Average | 20 | — | +36.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GEN below its 200-week moving average?
No. Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) is currently 19.2% above its 200-week moving average of $23.02. It would need to fall to $23.02 to cross below the line.
What is GEN's 200-week moving average price?
Gen Digital Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $23.02 as of 2026-07-31. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when GEN drops below its 200-week moving average?
GEN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 31 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +36.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 20 weeks on average.
Is GEN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GEN as of 2026-07-31: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 76 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 8.7%. Return on equity is 39.9%. Price-to-book is 6.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GEN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.6 years, $100 invested in GEN would have grown to $5814, compared to $3098 for the S&P 500. That's 12.9% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. GEN has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does GEN pay a dividend?
Yes. Gen Digital Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 183.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-07-31