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PLAYAGS INC (AGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:AGS - US72814N1046 - Common Stock

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

5

AGS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 131 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AGS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AGS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years AGS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years AGS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

The Return On Assets of AGS (7.19%) is better than 77.04% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 43.49%, AGS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.71%, AGS is in the better half of 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 15.87%.
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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 10.42%, AGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.30% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 18.38%, AGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.56% of the companies in the same industry.
AGS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AGS has a Gross Margin of 70.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AGS outperforms 84.44% of its industry peers.
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

AGS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for AGS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
AGS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
AGS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

AGS has an Altman-Z score of 1.26. This is a bad value and indicates that AGS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
AGS has a Altman-Z score of 1.26. This is in the lower half of the industry: AGS underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
AGS has a debt to FCF ratio of 21.51. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as AGS would need 21.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AGS (21.51) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AGS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.51. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 4.51, AGS is doing worse than 64.44% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Current ratio of AGS (3.97) is better than 96.30% of its industry peers.
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.
AGS has a Quick ratio of 3.26. This is amongst the best in the industry. AGS outperforms 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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 875.00% over the past year.
The Revenue has grown by 32.59% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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

AGS is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -10.14% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.45% on average over the next years.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.68, the valuation of AGS can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AGS indicates a rather cheap valuation: AGS is cheaper than 94.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AGS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.77 indicates a correct valuation of AGS.
AGS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AGS is cheaper than 78.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.72, AGS is valued a bit cheaper.
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

91.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AGS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
74.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AGS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
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

The decent profitability rating of AGS may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as AGS's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.14% in the coming years.
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

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
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-2024.67%
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%