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Genworth Financial Inc(GNW)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$8.72
11/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GNW

11/09/2026: GNW (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Genworth Financial is a specialized insurance company that primary generates value through its majority-owned subsidiary, Enact, a leader in the private mortgage insurance market. The company is currently in a multi-year effort to manage its legacy long-term care insurance liabilities while capitalizing on housing demand. Its main strength lies in the strong cash flow generated by its mortgage insurance business, while its primary challenge remains the volatility associated with its legacy insurance blocks. Genworth often appeals to value-oriented investors who monitor the company's ability to reduce risk from its legacy portfolio. Key developments to watch include housing market trends and progress on capital return initiatives.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitGenworth is a mature, complex turnaround play rather than a high-growth stock.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on housing market strength and progress in legacy block management.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at a discount to book value, appealing to those seeking deep-value plays.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not currently provide a consistent dividend income stream.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe legacy long-term care liabilities introduce significant volatility and regulatory risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock reacts sharply to changes in interest rates and housing market data.
Valuation riskMediumMarket perception of long-term care reserves can lead to significant valuation swings.
Competition risk (Mortgage Insurance)MediumIntense pricing pressure from peers like MGIC and Essent affects profitability.
Business qualityMediumThe reliance on legacy assets lowers the overall quality of the business model.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect immediate income from this stock.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully managing the long-term care block remains a complex, multi-year challenge.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -38.58%
Avg. Invested days 35
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
GNW receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
GNW has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 5.1%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-25.4%), negative revenue growth (-10.9%), soft profitability (net margin 3.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
GNW's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (5.1% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is GNW's strongest growth driver at +271.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-10.9%, negative) and earnings growth (-25.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 92.3% and approximately 97.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.86% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 15.26%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 6.96%
Donald Smith & Co Inc 6.14%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 6.06%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.53%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
GNW generates approximately $243 of gross profit, $68 of operating income, and $51 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins explain the 2-star rating, with solid cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 19.40%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
GNW has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.19B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 87
1Y Target Price 10.5
Price to earnings Ratio 87
1Y Target Price 10.5
Volume (30-day avg) 3.8M shares
Beta 0.86
52 Weeks Range 7.84 - 10.69
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 7.84 - 10.69
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.1

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Enact (Mortgage Insurance)Private mortgage insurance premiums.The primary profit driver, benefiting when more people buy homes.
Legacy InsuranceLong-term care and life insurance policies.A complex segment requiring careful management of insurance claims.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-04
When After Market
Estimate 0.27
Actual 0.27

Profitability

Profit Margin 0.76%
Operating Margin (TTM) 1.39%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.24%
Return on Equity (TTM) 1.73%

Valuation

Trailing PE 87
Forward PE 5.11
Enterprise Value 2.46B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44
Enterprise Value 2.46B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.4
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 366.21M
Shares Floating 357.80M
Shares Outstanding 366.21M
Shares Floating 357.80M
Percent Insiders 1.86
Percent Institutions 92.35

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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