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GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC (GDEN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:GDEN - US3810131017 - Common Stock

27.59 USD
+0.26 (+0.95%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:00:00 PM
27.59 USD
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After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall GDEN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated GDEN against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. GDEN has an average financial health and profitability rating. GDEN does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year GDEN was profitable.
  • In the past year GDEN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • GDEN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years GDEN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
GDEN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGDEN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • GDEN has a Return On Assets (0.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • GDEN has a Return On Equity (1.26%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.09%, GDEN is doing worse than 60.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GDEN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.89%. This is below the industry average of 10.34%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.53%
ROE 1.26%
ROIC 3.09%
ROA(3y)9.25%
ROA(5y)5.82%
ROE(3y)27.19%
ROE(5y)9.51%
ROIC(3y)5.89%
ROIC(5y)N/A
GDEN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGDEN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 0.85%, GDEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GDEN has declined.
  • GDEN has a Operating Margin of 6.17%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GDEN outperforms 43.61% of its industry peers.
  • GDEN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of GDEN (53.94%) is better than 63.16% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GDEN has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.17%
PM (TTM) 0.85%
GM 53.94%
OM growth 3Y-22.49%
OM growth 5Y6.45%
PM growth 3Y-19.81%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.15%
GM growth 5Y5.94%
GDEN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGDEN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • GDEN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • GDEN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • GDEN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • GDEN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
GDEN Yearly Shares OutstandingGDEN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
GDEN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGDEN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • GDEN has an Altman-Z score of 1.41. This is a bad value and indicates that GDEN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • GDEN has a Altman-Z score (1.41) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • GDEN has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.81. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as GDEN would need 7.81 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of GDEN (7.81) is better than 69.17% of its industry peers.
  • GDEN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96. This is a neutral value indicating GDEN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of GDEN (0.96) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.96
Debt/FCF 7.81
Altman-Z 1.41
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC8.41%
GDEN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGDEN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • GDEN has a Current Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that GDEN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of GDEN (1.10) is better than 60.15% of its industry peers.
  • GDEN has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that GDEN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of GDEN (1.02) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 1.02
GDEN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGDEN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • GDEN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -45.45%.
  • GDEN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -59.56% yearly.
  • GDEN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -12.25%.
  • GDEN shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -7.29% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.45%
EPS 3Y-59.56%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-200%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.25%
Revenue growth 3Y-15.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.29%
Sales Q2Q%-3.98%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, GDEN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 49.67% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, GDEN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-19.78%
EPS Next 2Y46.6%
EPS Next 3Y49.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
GDEN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGDEN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
GDEN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGDEN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 4 -4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • GDEN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 153.28.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GDEN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.41% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • GDEN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.21.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.76, the valuation of GDEN can be described as expensive.
  • GDEN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, GDEN is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 153.28
Fwd PE 37.76
GDEN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGDEN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GDEN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GDEN is cheaper than 78.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GDEN indicates a rather cheap valuation: GDEN is cheaper than 89.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.3
EV/EBITDA 8.31
GDEN Per share dataGDEN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • GDEN's earnings are expected to grow with 49.67% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y46.6%
EPS Next 3Y49.67%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • GDEN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.66%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.20, GDEN pays a better dividend. On top of this GDEN pays more dividend than 90.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, GDEN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.66%

5.2 History

  • GDEN has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
GDEN Yearly Dividends per shareGDEN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • GDEN pays out 490.79% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP490.79%
EPS Next 2Y46.6%
EPS Next 3Y49.67%
GDEN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGDEN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M
GDEN Dividend Payout.GDEN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GDEN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC / GDEN FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GDEN.


What is the valuation status for GDEN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC (GDEN). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC?

GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC (GDEN) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC (GDEN) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC (GDEN) is 153.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.66.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for GDEN stock?

The dividend rating of GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC (GDEN) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 490.79%.