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$30.65 -0.68 (-2.17%)
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GEN vs. MDB, ZS, RBRK, NTNX, and NLOK

Should you buy Gen Digital stock or one of its competitors? Gen Digital's main competitors and comparable companies include MongoDB (MDB), Zscaler (ZS), Rubrik (RBRK), Nutanix (NTNX), and NortonLifeLock (NLOK). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "systems software" industry.

How does Gen Digital compare to MongoDB?

MongoDB (NASDAQ:MDB) and Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Gen Digital has higher revenue and earnings than MongoDB. MongoDB is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gen Digital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MongoDB$2.46B12.04-$71.15M-$0.37N/A
Gen Digital$5B3.67$973M$1.7217.82

89.3% of MongoDB shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.4% of Gen Digital shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of MongoDB shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Gen Digital shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

MongoDB currently has a consensus price target of $471.81, indicating a potential upside of 27.95%. Gen Digital has a consensus price target of $31.60, indicating a potential upside of 3.10%. Given MongoDB's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe MongoDB is more favorable than Gen Digital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MongoDB
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
Gen Digital
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

MongoDB has a beta of 1.58, suggesting that its share price is 58% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gen Digital has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, MongoDB had 80 more articles in the media than Gen Digital. MarketBeat recorded 97 mentions for MongoDB and 17 mentions for Gen Digital. Gen Digital's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat MongoDB's score of 0.41 indicating that Gen Digital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MongoDB
21 Very Positive mention(s)
19 Positive mention(s)
26 Neutral mention(s)
12 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Gen Digital
13 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Gen Digital has a net margin of 20.73% compared to MongoDB's net margin of 2.12%. Gen Digital's return on equity of 55.93% beat MongoDB's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MongoDB2.12% 1.06% 0.84%
Gen Digital 20.73%55.93%8.91%

Summary

MongoDB beats Gen Digital on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gen Digital compare to Zscaler?

Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) and Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

In the previous week, Zscaler had 80 more articles in the media than Gen Digital. MarketBeat recorded 97 mentions for Zscaler and 17 mentions for Gen Digital. Gen Digital's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Zscaler's score of 0.72 indicating that Gen Digital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zscaler
35 Very Positive mention(s)
18 Positive mention(s)
20 Neutral mention(s)
13 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Gen Digital
13 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Gen Digital has a net margin of 20.73% compared to Zscaler's net margin of -1.88%. Gen Digital's return on equity of 55.93% beat Zscaler's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zscaler-1.88% 1.29% 0.41%
Gen Digital 20.73%55.93%8.91%

Gen Digital has higher revenue and earnings than Zscaler. Zscaler is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gen Digital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zscaler$3.17B8.65-$41.48M-$0.39N/A
Gen Digital$5B3.67$973M$1.7217.82

Zscaler currently has a consensus price target of $217.08, suggesting a potential upside of 27.84%. Gen Digital has a consensus price target of $31.60, suggesting a potential upside of 3.10%. Given Zscaler's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Zscaler is more favorable than Gen Digital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zscaler
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Gen Digital
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

46.5% of Zscaler shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.4% of Gen Digital shares are held by institutional investors. 17.2% of Zscaler shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Gen Digital shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Zscaler has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gen Digital has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Gen Digital beats Zscaler on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gen Digital compare to Rubrik?

Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN) and Rubrik (NYSE:RBRK) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, dividends and earnings.

81.4% of Gen Digital shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.5% of Rubrik shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.7% of Gen Digital shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.7% of Rubrik shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Gen Digital has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rubrik has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Rubrik had 8 more articles in the media than Gen Digital. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Rubrik and 17 mentions for Gen Digital. Gen Digital's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Rubrik's score of 0.52 indicating that Gen Digital is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gen Digital
13 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Rubrik
9 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Gen Digital presently has a consensus target price of $31.60, indicating a potential upside of 3.10%. Rubrik has a consensus target price of $112.15, indicating a potential upside of 19.50%. Given Rubrik's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Rubrik is more favorable than Gen Digital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gen Digital
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Rubrik
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93

Gen Digital has higher revenue and earnings than Rubrik. Rubrik is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gen Digital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gen Digital$5B3.67$973M$1.7217.82
Rubrik$1.32B14.68-$348.83M-$1.26N/A

Gen Digital has a net margin of 20.73% compared to Rubrik's net margin of -16.50%. Gen Digital's return on equity of 55.93% beat Rubrik's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gen Digital20.73% 55.93% 8.91%
Rubrik -16.50%N/A -8.45%

Summary

Gen Digital beats Rubrik on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gen Digital compare to Nutanix?

Nutanix (NASDAQ:NTNX) and Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Nutanix had 10 more articles in the media than Gen Digital. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Nutanix and 17 mentions for Gen Digital. Gen Digital's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Nutanix's score of 0.51 indicating that Gen Digital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nutanix
5 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Gen Digital
13 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

85.3% of Nutanix shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.4% of Gen Digital shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Nutanix shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Gen Digital shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Nutanix has a net margin of 52.81% compared to Gen Digital's net margin of 20.73%. Gen Digital's return on equity of 55.93% beat Nutanix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nutanix52.81% -90.13% 9.09%
Gen Digital 20.73%55.93%8.91%

Nutanix has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gen Digital has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Nutanix has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Gen Digital. Nutanix is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gen Digital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nutanix$2.85B6.45$1.51B$5.1613.19
Gen Digital$5B3.67$973M$1.7217.82

Nutanix currently has a consensus price target of $72.71, indicating a potential upside of 6.84%. Gen Digital has a consensus price target of $31.60, indicating a potential upside of 3.10%. Given Nutanix's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Nutanix is more favorable than Gen Digital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nutanix
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Gen Digital
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

Summary

Nutanix beats Gen Digital on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gen Digital compare to NortonLifeLock?

NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ:NLOK) and Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings and risk.

NortonLifeLock has a beta of 0.76, suggesting that its share price is 24% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gen Digital has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Gen Digital has a consensus target price of $31.60, indicating a potential upside of 3.10%. Given Gen Digital's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Gen Digital is more favorable than NortonLifeLock.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NortonLifeLock
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Gen Digital
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

94.9% of NortonLifeLock shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.4% of Gen Digital shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of NortonLifeLock shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Gen Digital shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

NortonLifeLock pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Gen Digital pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. NortonLifeLock pays out 35.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Gen Digital pays out 29.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Gen Digital is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Gen Digital had 17 more articles in the media than NortonLifeLock. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Gen Digital and 0 mentions for NortonLifeLock. Gen Digital's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat NortonLifeLock's score of 0.00 indicating that Gen Digital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
NortonLifeLock Neutral
Gen Digital Positive

Gen Digital has higher revenue and earnings than NortonLifeLock. Gen Digital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NortonLifeLock, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NortonLifeLock$2.82B6.35$817.05M$1.4321.91
Gen Digital$5B3.67$973M$1.7217.82

Gen Digital has a net margin of 20.73% compared to NortonLifeLock's net margin of 0.00%. Gen Digital's return on equity of 55.93% beat NortonLifeLock's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NortonLifeLockN/A N/A N/A
Gen Digital 20.73%55.93%8.91%

Summary

Gen Digital beats NortonLifeLock on 16 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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GEN vs. The Competition

MetricGen DigitalSoftware IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$18.75B$16.12B$29.84B$12.92B
Dividend Yield1.60%3.40%2.73%8.90%
P/E Ratio17.82139.4276.0025.42
Price / Sales3.671,293.83593.0095.00
Price / Cash10.2846.8947.8252.28
Price / Book6.907.419.256.17
Net Income$973M$437.25M$679.28M$349.50M
7 Day Performance-1.19%-1.61%-0.86%-0.05%
1 Month Performance8.42%0.85%-1.10%0.80%
1 Year Performance3.79%5.22%187.88%15.62%

Gen Digital Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GEN
Gen Digital
4.3264 of 5 stars
$30.65
-2.2%
$31.60
+3.1%
+5.6%$18.75B$5B17.823,900
MDB
MongoDB
4.3041 of 5 stars
$402.69
-6.5%
$439.72
+9.2%
+22.9%$34.65B$2.46BN/A5,636
ZS
Zscaler
4.6911 of 5 stars
$176.06
-3.1%
$215.36
+22.3%
-34.3%$29.39B$2.67BN/A7,923
RBRK
Rubrik
2.9734 of 5 stars
$98.03
-2.1%
$102.00
+4.0%
+5.1%$20.60B$1.32BN/A3,797
NTNX
Nutanix
3.8495 of 5 stars
$66.68
-1.4%
$61.86
-7.2%
+0.3%$18.28B$2.54B70.197,800

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This page (NASDAQ:GEN) was last updated on 9/4/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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