GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) Fair Value 2026

GENK · Restaurants ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

5.2 /10

32 fundamental signals · 2 models active

Value Trap Risk

WARN (54/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) trades at $1.95, versus a $3.02 median fair value across its 2 active models — 54.8% above the current price. QOC: 5.2/10. Value Trap Risk: 54/100 (WARN). 2/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
GENK
Price
$1.95
Quality Score
5.2/10
Value Trap Risk
54/100
Models Active
2/13
Last Updated
Strength: PWERM suggests +71.4% upside with 33% confidence
Risk: Value Trap score of 54 suggests caution despite apparent undervaluation

Is GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) appears undervalued as of : the median of 2 independent fair value estimates is $3.02, 54.8% above the current price of $1.95. Estimates range from $2.69 to $3.34. GENK scores 5.2/10 on fundamental quality and 54/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.7% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,801 rated companies as of 2026-08-27. GENK’s +54.8% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Restaurants sector median is -18.9%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give GENK?

2 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($1.95)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Option-Based · Medium Conviction
 $3.34 +71.4%
Relative · Low Conviction
 $2.69 +38.1%

All Models Active

All 2 models are displayed above.

What Is GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. is potentially undervalued at its current price of $1.95. Based on our 13-model framework, GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at a median fair value of $3.02 — representing +54.8% implied upside — with 2 out of 2 active models confirming this thesis. Model dispersion is worth noting: PWERM targets $3.34 (+71.4%), versus FTNN at $2.69 (+38.1%). This +33.4% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology.

What Do the Models Say About GENK?

2 of 13 models are currently active for GENK. All 2 active models suggest the stock trades below fair value. Taken together, their median fair value for GENK is $3.02 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does GENK Rank in Restaurants?

Among 55 Restaurants stocks, GENK ranks #46 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 5.2/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 5.2 reflects mixed fundamentals.

See all Most Undervalued Restaurants Stocks →

As a consumer-facing company, GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. operates in a sector where customer lifetime value (CLV) is a critical driver of valuation. Investors evaluating GENK should weigh these sector-specific dynamics alongside our model-derived fair values.

Is GENK a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns GENK a score of 54/100 (WARN). This is a warning signal. Additional research into recent 10-Q filings is recommended. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

2 of 13 models are active for GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi 32-factor quality framework, GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.'s fundamental quality profile registers 5.2/10. This mixed score captures the company's profitability depth, growth consistency, balance sheet resilience, and shareholder return track record.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +33.4% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every GENK valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across GENK's 2 active models, average confidence is 20%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Restaurants Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

11 related Restaurants stocks with 13-model coverage

BRCBBlack Rock Coffee Bar, Inc.QOC 5.4CNNECannae Holdings, Inc.QOC 5.2VSTDVestand Inc.QOC 5.4NDLSNoodles & CompanyQOC 5.1THCHTH International LimitedQOC 5.5VENUVenu Holding CorporationQOC 5.1WINGWingstop Inc.QOC 8.9WENThe Wendy's CompanyQOC 8.1FWRGFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.QOC 6.9EATBrinker International, Inc.QOC 9.3CMGChipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.QOC 9.2

Read investment analysis: BRCB · CNNE · VSTD · NDLS · THCH · VENU · WING · WEN · FWRG · EAT · CMG

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to GENK?

7 companies across all industries closest to GENK’s Quality of Company score of 5.2/10.

THMInternational Tower Hill Mines Ltd.QOC 5.2IRIXIRIDEX CorporationQOC 5.2OPTUOptimum Communications, Inc.QOC 5.2AUCATIF Holdings LimitedQOC 5.2PREMPremier Air Charter Holdings Inc.QOC 5.2AIFUAIFU Inc.QOC 5.2NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: THM · IRIX · OPTU · AUC · PREM · AIFU · NVDA

Where Does GENK Sit in CirclFi's Restaurants Rankings?

GENK is ranked against every other Restaurants stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

See all Restaurants stocks ranked →

What Else Do Investors Ask About GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.’s Valuation?

What is GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK)'s intrinsic value at $3.02 — the median of 2 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $2.69 to $3.34. The Quality of Company score is 5.2/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is GENK overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $1.95, 2 of 2 active models suggest GENK may be undervalued, while 0 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 2 fair value estimates is $3.02, 54.8% above the current price of $1.95 — a consensus view that GENK is undervalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.'s business model in Restaurants.

What does a Quality of Company score of 5.2 mean for GENK?

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.'s QOC of 5.2/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on GENK?

CirclFi analyzes GENK with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 2 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is GENK a value trap in 2026?

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.'s Value Trap score is 54/100 (WARN). This elevated score suggests the stock may look undervalued but faces deteriorating fundamentals — declining margins, rising debt, or shrinking revenue could make the apparent discount deceptive. Browse our ranked stock lists to compare value-trap scores across industries. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) has a median fair value of $3.02 — 54.8% above the current price of $1.95 — as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/GENK/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this GENK valuation
  • Financial statements: GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001891856) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for GENK as of ; valuations recomputed .