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ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT INC (ACEL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:ACEL - US00436Q1067 - Common Stock

10.5 USD
-0.43 (-3.93%)
Last: 10/7/2025, 8:08:19 PM
10.5 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/7/2025, 8:08:19 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, ACEL scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ACEL was compared to 135 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. ACEL has an average financial health and profitability rating. ACEL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ACEL was profitable.
In the past year ACEL had a positive cash flow from operations.
ACEL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years ACEL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
ACEL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFACEL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ACEL (3.33%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.51%, ACEL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.59% of the companies in the same industry.
ACEL has a Return On Invested Capital (6.87%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ACEL is significantly below the industry average of 15.70%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.33%
ROE 13.51%
ROIC 6.87%
ROA(3y)5.65%
ROA(5y)4.4%
ROE(3y)26.12%
ROE(5y)19.59%
ROIC(3y)8.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ACEL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICACEL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.75%, ACEL is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.41% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACEL has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 7.46%, ACEL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.41% of the companies in the same industry.
ACEL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ACEL (30.69%) is worse than 75.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACEL has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.46%
PM (TTM) 2.75%
GM 30.69%
OM growth 3Y-8.24%
OM growth 5Y18.93%
PM growth 3Y-12.68%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.7%
GM growth 5Y-2.48%
ACEL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsACEL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ACEL is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ACEL has more shares outstanding
ACEL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ACEL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ACEL Yearly Shares OutstandingACEL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
ACEL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsACEL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

ACEL has an Altman-Z score of 2.60. This is not the best score and indicates that ACEL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.60, ACEL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.63% of the companies in the same industry.
ACEL has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.88. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ACEL would need 15.88 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 15.88, ACEL is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.93% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.15 is on the high side and indicates that ACEL has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ACEL (2.15) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.15
Debt/FCF 15.88
Altman-Z 2.6
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC7.37%
ACEL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFACEL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

ACEL has a Current Ratio of 2.64. This indicates that ACEL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ACEL has a Current ratio of 2.64. This is amongst the best in the industry. ACEL outperforms 91.85% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.56 indicates that ACEL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ACEL has a better Quick ratio (2.56) than 91.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.64
Quick Ratio 2.56
ACEL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesACEL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ACEL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.16%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.66% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.01% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 23.49% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.16%
EPS 3Y6.66%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.01%
Revenue growth 3Y18.77%
Revenue growth 5Y23.49%
Sales Q2Q%8.56%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ACEL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.47% on average per year.
ACEL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.72% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.36%
EPS Next 2Y-2.53%
EPS Next 3Y0.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.76%
Revenue Next 2Y6.73%
Revenue Next 3Y5.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
ACEL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesACEL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B
ACEL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesACEL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.41 indicates a reasonable valuation of ACEL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACEL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.76. ACEL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.14, ACEL is valued correctly.
ACEL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ACEL is cheaper than 82.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.21, ACEL is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.41
Fwd PE 12.14
ACEL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACEL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

ACEL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ACEL is cheaper than 82.96% of the companies in the same industry.
68.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACEL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.6
EV/EBITDA 7.25
ACEL Per share dataACEL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ACEL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)8.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-2.53%
EPS Next 3Y0.47%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for ACEL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT INC

NYSE:ACEL (10/7/2025, 8:08:19 PM)

After market: 10.5 0 (0%)

10.5

-0.43 (-3.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Inst Owners50.02%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners16.84%
Ins Owner Change-2.28%
Market Cap885.04M
Analysts82
Price Target16.58 (57.9%)
Short Float %2.6%
Short Ratio3.64
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.6%
Min EPS beat(2)13.12%
Max EPS beat(2)14.07%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.65%
Max EPS beat(4)14.07%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)15.12%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)12.25%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)7.68%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.7%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.53%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.79%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.37%
PT rev (1m)1.56%
PT rev (3m)3.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.41
Fwd PE 12.14
P/S 0.69
P/FCF 23.6
P/OCF 6.91
P/B 3.4
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.25
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY8.76%
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY8.23%
FCF(TTM)0.44
FCFY4.24%
OCF(TTM)1.52
OCFY14.48%
SpS15.18
BVpS3.09
TBVpS-1.65
PEG (NY)8.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.33%
ROE 13.51%
ROCE 10.17%
ROIC 6.87%
ROICexc 9.56%
ROICexgc 23.48%
OM 7.46%
PM (TTM) 2.75%
GM 30.69%
FCFM 2.93%
ROA(3y)5.65%
ROA(5y)4.4%
ROE(3y)26.12%
ROE(5y)19.59%
ROIC(3y)8.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)10.89%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)26.43%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)11.9%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y-45.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.5%
OM growth 3Y-8.24%
OM growth 5Y18.93%
PM growth 3Y-12.68%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.7%
GM growth 5Y-2.48%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.15
Debt/FCF 15.88
Debt/EBITDA 3.35
Cap/Depr 125.36%
Cap/Sales 7.08%
Interest Coverage 2.91
Cash Conversion 76.37%
Profit Quality 106.51%
Current Ratio 2.64
Quick Ratio 2.56
Altman-Z 2.6
F-Score6
WACC7.37%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)113.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.9%
Profit Quality(3y)116.06%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.16%
EPS 3Y6.66%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%4%
EPS Next Y1.36%
EPS Next 2Y-2.53%
EPS Next 3Y0.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.01%
Revenue growth 3Y18.77%
Revenue growth 5Y23.49%
Sales Q2Q%8.56%
Revenue Next Year8.76%
Revenue Next 2Y6.73%
Revenue Next 3Y5.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.39%
EBIT growth 3Y8.99%
EBIT growth 5Y46.87%
EBIT Next Year68.41%
EBIT Next 3Y23.21%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-31.58%
FCF growth 3Y-12.29%
FCF growth 5Y17.12%
OCF growth 1Y-1.89%
OCF growth 3Y3.03%
OCF growth 5Y21.59%