Genworth Financial (GNW) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
GNW - Genworth Financial, Inc.
$8.99
0.21 (2.39%)
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5d:
+1.47%
30d:
-5.86%
90d:
-8.36%
BUY
HIGH Confidence
Analysis Updated: Nov 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 04, 2026
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Bottom Line:
✅ BUY SIGNAL: GNW trading at deep discount. Market pricing in -21.7% annual earnings decline, creating value opportunity for patient investors.
✅ BUY SIGNAL: GNW trading at deep discount. Market pricing in -21.7% annual earnings decline, creating value opportunity for patient investors.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$26.20
Based on 7.0% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$16.27
44.7% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 17.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: GNW is currently trading at $8.99, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $8.85 to $9.44. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 8.2) compared to its historical average (17.0). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 21.7% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, GNW is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $9.13. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: GNW scores 73/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $10.50 (+16.8%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, GNW is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $9.13. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: GNW scores 73/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $10.50 (+16.8%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$8.85 -
$9.44
Company Quality Score
63/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
88.1%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (73/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($10.50)
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 73/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$8.85 -
$9.44
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$8.65
Resistance Level
$9.14
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 2, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
8.17
Wall Street Target
$10.50
(+16.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
5.3%
Profit Margin
2.9%
Valuation Discount vs History
-21.7% cheaper
PE vs Historical
8.2 vs 17.0
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-21.7%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$8.09
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$7.28
(-19%)
3-Year Target
$6.55
(-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 8→17)
$13.63
(+52%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 0.0%)
$21.85
(+143%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 8.2, Growth: 0.0%)
$8.99
(0%)
Bear:
(PE: 6.9, Growth: 0.0%)
$7.64
(-15%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (18x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (8x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 17.56 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.50
Bull Case
$19.32
(+115%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 19.3
Base Case
$17.56
(+95%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 17.6
Bear Case
$5.97
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 14.9
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 8.2 to 17.0
Stabilization Target:
$18.70
(+108.0%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+108.0%
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Last updated: November 03, 2026 7:52 AM ET
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