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GENK

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.

GENK

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. • NASDAQ
$2.53 ▲ 1.20% (+0.03)
Market Cap $83.34 M
52w High $9.04
52w Low $2.31
Dividend Yield 0.03%
P/E -9.73
Volume 13.38K
Outstanding Shares 32.94M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $50.418M ▼ $10.628M ▲ $-566K ▼ -1.123% ▼ $-566 ▼ $-918.001K ▼
Q2-2025 $55.041M ▼ $6.403M ▼ $-261K ▲ -0.474% ▲ $-0.051 ▲ $2.261M ▲
Q1-2025 $57.337M ▲ $6.404M ▼ $-301K ▼ -0.525% ▼ $-0.06 ▼ $1.568M ▼
Q4-2024 $54.654M ▲ $6.407M ▲ $-204K ▼ -0.373% ▼ $-0.04 ▼ $2.078M ▼
Q3-2024 $49.105M $5.252M $25K 0.051% $0.01 $3.853M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $4.793M ▼ $245.539M ▼ $207.452M ▲ $13.918M ▼
Q2-2025 $9.61M ▼ $246.327M ▲ $203.801M ▲ $15.296M ▲
Q1-2025 $15.364M ▼ $232.363M ▼ $189.571M ▼ $13.21M ▲
Q4-2024 $23.675M ▲ $240.415M ▲ $196.298M ▲ $12.73M ▼
Q3-2024 $22.053M $225.707M $179.239M $13.041M

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $-566K ▼ $-1.64M ▼ $-6.056M ▲ $2.955M ▲ $-4.817M ▲ $-7.696M ▼
Q2-2025 $-261K ▲ $3.326M ▲ $-9.638M ▼ $408K ▲ $-5.754M ▲ $-6.312M ▼
Q1-2025 $-1.964M ▼ $2.154M ▼ $-6.829M ▼ $-3.636M ▼ $-8.311M ▼ $-4.675M ▼
Q4-2024 $-1.397M ▼ $7.308M ▲ $-4.143M ▲ $-1.543M ▼ $1.622M ▲ $165K ▲
Q3-2024 $168K $1.449M $-11.275M $2.65M $-7.176M $-6.826M

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement GENK shows a restaurant business that has moved from early-stage volatility toward steadier, modest profitability. Sales have been climbing each year, which suggests the concept is resonating and the store base is growing. However, profit margins look thin and somewhat choppy, with earlier years showing stronger one-off gains and more recent periods closer to breakeven after operating costs. This points to a business that is scaling but still working hard to balance food, labor, and overhead costs while it expands. Overall, the income statement reflects healthy revenue momentum but only modest, fragile earnings power so far.

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet looks like that of a young, fast-growing restaurant chain: assets are building up, but the company carries a meaningful amount of debt and only a small layer of equity. Cash on hand is modest, which limits financial cushion and puts more pressure on consistent cash generation. The recent move from negative to slightly positive equity is a constructive sign, but leverage remains a key risk to watch, especially if growth slows or costs rise unexpectedly.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow GENK is generating cash from its day-to-day operations, which is a positive signal for the underlying business model. That said, the company is reinvesting heavily in new locations and growth projects, so free cash flow can swing and has recently turned negative as expansion spending increased. In simple terms, the core restaurants are paying their own way, but aggressive growth plans are soaking up cash and require careful pacing and execution.

Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge GENK’s main strength is a clearly differentiated Korean BBQ experience: interactive, social, and positioned as strong value via all-you-can-eat dining. This format helps attract younger, group-oriented customers and shifts some cooking labor to guests, which can support efficiency. Partnerships for pre-prepped meats and an in-house construction team add to cost control and speed of rollout. With dozens of locations and growing brand recognition, GENK has carved out a recognizable niche, but still operates in a highly competitive, price-sensitive restaurant market where traffic can be vulnerable to economic swings and changing tastes.

Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D While not a classic R&D-heavy company, GENK is leaning into practical innovation. It has experimented with service robots and appears more focused now on behind-the-scenes technology such as AI-driven tools and ERP systems to manage inventory, payroll, and staffing more efficiently. Beyond tech, the push into branded grocery products and a potential dual-concept strategy with sushi expand the brand beyond the four walls of the restaurant. The upside is new revenue streams and efficiency gains; the risk is execution complexity and the need to manage multiple growth initiatives at once.

Summary

GENK looks like an emerging restaurant brand with real momentum in revenue and a compelling, experience-based concept, but still-early financial strength. The business is generating operating cash and posting modest profits, yet margins are thin and the balance sheet leans on debt with limited equity and cash buffers. Management is pursuing an ambitious growth path—more locations, new concepts, and a grocery line—while also investing in technology to keep operations lean. The opportunity lies in scaling a distinctive, value-focused brand; the main risks are execution missteps, cost pressures, and a relatively tight financial cushion during a period of heavy investment.

NEWS

November 5, 2025 · 6:00 AM UTC

GEN Restaurant Group to Hold Third Quarter 2025 Conference Call on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET

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October 23, 2025 · 6:00 AM UTC

GEN Korean BBQ Expands Ready-to-Cook Line to 600 Grocery Stores With the Addition of 300 Safeway Grocery Stores

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September 25, 2025 · 6:00 AM UTC

GEN Korean BBQ Opens 22nd California Location, Second in San Diego

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September 15, 2025 · 5:30 AM UTC

GEN Korean BBQ Launches Retail Product with Pavilions Grocery Store

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September 9, 2025 · 5:30 AM UTC

GEN Korean BBQ Opens 5th and 6th Locations in South Korea

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