Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) Financial Ratio Screen

NASDAQ Technology United States USD 17545M
RATIOS FAIL*
Automated financial screen · activity assessed separately
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) is potentially non-compliant in the automated ratio model. The company's debt ratio of 53.0% exceeds the 30% MSCI new-inclusion threshold relative to total assets. Gen Digital Inc. operates in the Technology sector.

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MSCI new-inclusion financial-ratio snapshot

GEN financial screening at a glance

RATIOS FAIL*Financial ratios shown separately from business review — not a fatwa
Debt ratio
53.0%
Fail vs 30%
Cash ratio
2.6%
Pass vs 30%
Receivables + cash
5.3%
Pass vs 30%
Impermissible income
0.5%
Pass vs 5%

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period used: March 2026. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.

Independent method comparison

What the available screens say

How MSCI, FTSE and S&P-style screens differ
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MSCI-styleFinancial criteria not metAt least one available ratio exceeds its threshold
FTSE/Yasaar-styleFinancial criteria not metAt least one available ratio exceeds its threshold
S&P-style provisionalNot yet availableRequired denominator or financial data is incomplete
Business activityAssessment pendingFinancial results do not determine business permissibility
Complete screening result: not yet completeA complete result requires both supported financial criteria and adequate activity evidence. This site does not issue a fatwa or official index decision.
Financial periodMarch 2026Calculation date2026-08-31S&P-style historynot availableLast activity reviewnot yet reviewed

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Business activity evidence

Activity assessment in progress

The supplied classification (Software - Infrastructure) is only a starting point. Revenue evidence is being assessed before any complete screening conclusion.

Revenue segments: Not yet checked against an SEC annual filing.

Profile description reviewed: Gen Digital Inc. engages in the provision of cyber safety and trust-based solutions for individuals, families, and small businesses. The company offers security and performance management, identity protection, and online privacy, as well as technology platforms. It also provides restoration support services, digital reputation, and secure financial wellness. The company offers its products under the Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner brands. The company was formerly known as NortonLifeLock Inc. and changed its name to Gen Digital Inc. in November 2022. Gen Digital Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.

Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website · SEC issuer filings

A sector label or company description can flag a risk but cannot establish a compliant-revenue percentage. Only sourced segment disclosures may support that calculation.

Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)

The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.

Based on financial data from March 2026

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
MSCI 53.0%
/ 30%
2.6%
/ 30%
5.3%
/ 30%
0.5%
/ 5%
RATIOS FAIL*
FTSE 53.0%
/ 33%
2.6%
/ 33%
5.3%
/ 50%
0.5%
/ 5%
RATIOS FAIL*

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
17.0
Forward: 8.9
EPS
$1.72
Dividend Yield
172.0%
Payout: 29.2%
P/B Ratio
6.6
EV/EBITDA
10.5
EV: $25.2B
Revenue
$5.0B
Growth: 6.3%
Beta
1.2
High volatility
Current Ratio
0.5

Profitability

Gross Margin 78.0%
Operating Margin 35.6%
Net Margin 20.7%
Return on Equity (ROE) 41.9%
Return on Assets (ROA) 8.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$1.5B
Free Cash Flow$1.5B
Total Debt$8.3B
Debt-to-Equity307.8
Current Ratio0.5
Total Assets$15.6B

Price & Trading

Last Close$29.11
50-Day MA$26.54
200-Day MA$24.42
Avg Volume5.9M
Beta1.2
52-Week Range
$17.78
$30.93

Financial data provenance and verification

The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-08-26 for the financial period March 2026. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.

Verification rule: check debt, cash, receivables, revenue and interest income against the latest primary filing before relying on an automated ratio.

About Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)

CEO
Mr. Vincent Pilette
Employees
3,900
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap (listing currency)
USD 17545M
Currency
USD

Gen Digital Inc. engages in the provision of cyber safety and trust-based solutions for individuals, families, and small businesses. The company offers security and performance management, identity protection, and online privacy, as well as technology platforms. It also provides restoration support services, digital reputation, and secure financial wellness. The company offers its products under the Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner brands. The company was formerly known as NortonLifeLock Inc. and changed its name to Gen Digital Inc. in November 2022. Gen Digital Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) halal to invest in?

The current automated result is Financial criteria not met or an activity exclusion was detected. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.

What is Gen Digital Inc.'s debt ratio?

Gen Digital Inc.'s debt ratio is 53.0% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.

What are Gen Digital Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Gen Digital Inc. has a market capitalization of USD 17545M in its listing currency, trailing P/E ratio of 17.0, and revenue of $5.0B. The company maintains a gross margin of 78.0% and a net margin of 20.7%. Return on equity stands at 41.9%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period: March 2026. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.