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PLAYAGS INC (AGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:AGS - US72814N1046 - Common Stock

12.49 USD
+0.01 (+0.08%)
Last: 6/30/2025, 8:04:00 PM
12.49 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 6/30/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, AGS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AGS was compared to 134 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While AGS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AGS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AGS had positive earnings in the past year.
AGS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years AGS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years AGS had a positive operating cash flow.
AGS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAGS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

AGS has a better Return On Assets (7.19%) than 77.04% of its industry peers.
AGS has a Return On Equity of 43.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AGS outperforms 90.37% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.71%, AGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.56% of the companies in the same industry.
AGS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.96%. This is significantly below the industry average of 15.67%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.71%) for AGS is above the 3 year average (6.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.19%
ROE 43.49%
ROIC 10.71%
ROA(3y)1.89%
ROA(5y)-1.79%
ROE(3y)8.99%
ROE(5y)-37.22%
ROIC(3y)6.96%
ROIC(5y)N/A
AGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200 -400

1.3 Margins

AGS has a better Profit Margin (10.42%) than 76.30% of its industry peers.
AGS has a Operating Margin of 18.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: AGS outperforms 75.56% of its industry peers.
AGS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 70.32%, AGS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.44% of the companies in the same industry.
AGS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.38%
PM (TTM) 10.42%
GM 70.32%
OM growth 3Y28.67%
OM growth 5Y13.32%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.43%
AGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AGS is creating some value.
AGS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
AGS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AGS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
AGS Yearly Shares OutstandingAGS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
AGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.26, we must say that AGS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of AGS (1.26) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AGS is 21.51, which is on the high side as it means it would take AGS, 21.51 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AGS has a Debt to FCF ratio (21.51) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.51 is on the high side and indicates that AGS has dependencies on debt financing.
AGS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (4.51) than 64.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.51
Debt/FCF 21.51
Altman-Z 1.26
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC10.18%
AGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

AGS has a Current Ratio of 3.97. This indicates that AGS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.97, AGS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
AGS has a Quick Ratio of 3.26. This indicates that AGS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of AGS (3.26) is better than 95.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.97
Quick Ratio 3.26
AGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

AGS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 875.00%, which is quite impressive.
AGS shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 32.59%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.32% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)875%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-30%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)32.59%
Revenue growth 3Y14.99%
Revenue growth 5Y5.32%
Sales Q2Q%-1.2%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -10.14% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
AGS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y-35.64%
EPS Next 2Y-13.06%
EPS Next 3Y-10.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.19%
Revenue Next 2Y4.66%
Revenue Next 3Y4.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
AGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
AGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.68, the valuation of AGS can be described as reasonable.
AGS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AGS is cheaper than 94.81% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. AGS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.77 indicates a correct valuation of AGS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AGS is valued a bit cheaper than 78.52% of the companies in the same industry.
AGS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.68
Fwd PE 13.77
AGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AGS is valued cheaper than 91.85% of the companies in the same industry.
AGS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AGS is cheaper than 74.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.81
EV/EBITDA 6.03
AGS Per share dataAGS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

AGS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
AGS's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.14% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-13.06%
EPS Next 3Y-10.14%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AGS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

PLAYAGS INC

NYSE:AGS (6/30/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 12.49 0 (0%)

12.49

+0.01 (+0.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/amc
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Inst Owners86.1%
Inst Owner Change-7.36%
Ins Owners3.55%
Ins Owner Change-2002.7%
Market Cap518.46M
Analysts45
Price Target12.75 (2.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)268.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-48.92%
Max EPS beat(2)585.95%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)98.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-91.02%
Max EPS beat(4)585.95%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)144.86%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)170%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)104.27%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.49%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.49%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.55%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.93%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.45%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.68
Fwd PE 13.77
P/S 1.06
P/FCF 20.81
P/OCF 5.11
P/B 4.42
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.03
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY9.37%
EPS(NY)0.91
Fwd EY7.26%
FCF(TTM)0.6
FCFY4.81%
OCF(TTM)2.44
OCFY19.57%
SpS11.8
BVpS2.83
TBVpS-6.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.19%
ROE 43.49%
ROCE 13.55%
ROIC 10.71%
ROICexc 11.38%
ROICexgc 31.21%
OM 18.38%
PM (TTM) 10.42%
GM 70.32%
FCFM 5.09%
ROA(3y)1.89%
ROA(5y)-1.79%
ROE(3y)8.99%
ROE(5y)-37.22%
ROIC(3y)6.96%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.46%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)24.25%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.81%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y25.89%
ROICexcg growth 5Y13.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y44.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.89%
OM growth 3Y28.67%
OM growth 5Y13.32%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.43%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.51
Debt/FCF 21.51
Debt/EBITDA 3.14
Cap/Depr 97.64%
Cap/Sales 15.63%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 60.25%
Profit Quality 48.81%
Current Ratio 3.97
Quick Ratio 3.26
Altman-Z 1.26
F-Score8
WACC10.18%
ROIC/WACC1.05
Cap/Depr(3y)87.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)19.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)875%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-30%
EPS Next Y-35.64%
EPS Next 2Y-13.06%
EPS Next 3Y-10.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)32.59%
Revenue growth 3Y14.99%
Revenue growth 5Y5.32%
Sales Q2Q%-1.2%
Revenue Next Year4.19%
Revenue Next 2Y4.66%
Revenue Next 3Y4.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y35.06%
EBIT growth 3Y47.96%
EBIT growth 5Y19.35%
EBIT Next Year157.89%
EBIT Next 3Y42.52%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y632.85%
FCF growth 3Y3.03%
FCF growth 5Y11.62%
OCF growth 1Y35.65%
OCF growth 3Y8.93%
OCF growth 5Y2.85%