GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC (GDEN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:GDEN - Nasdaq - US3810131017 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
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 only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. GDEN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GDEN was profitable.
GDEN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
GDEN's Return On Assets of 1.06% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GDEN outperforms 43.61% of its industry peers.
GDEN's Return On Equity of 2.44% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GDEN outperforms 56.39% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of GDEN (3.68%) is worse than 60.15% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GDEN is significantly below the industry average of 13.80%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.06% | ||
| ROE | 2.44% | ||
| ROIC | 3.68% |
ROA(3y)9.25%
ROA(5y)5.82%
ROE(3y)27.19%
ROE(5y)9.51%
ROIC(3y)5.89%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
GDEN has a Profit Margin (1.72%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GDEN has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 7.34%, GDEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.11% of the companies in the same industry.
GDEN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 54.48%, GDEN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.17% of the companies in the same industry.
GDEN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.72% | ||
| GM | 54.48% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GDEN is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GDEN has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for GDEN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GDEN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.52, we must say that GDEN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
GDEN has a Altman-Z score (1.52) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GDEN is 8.16, which is on the high side as it means it would take GDEN, 8.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GDEN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.16. This is in the better half of the industry: GDEN outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
GDEN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86. This is a neutral value indicating GDEN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.86, GDEN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC7.79%
2.3 Liquidity
GDEN has a Current Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that GDEN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GDEN (0.95) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that GDEN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GDEN has a Quick ratio (0.87) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GDEN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 124.84%, which is quite impressive.
GDEN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -59.56% yearly.
The Revenue for GDEN has decreased by -31.14% in the past year. This is quite bad
GDEN shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -7.29% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)124.84%
EPS 3Y-59.56%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%125%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-31.14%
Revenue growth 3Y-15.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.29%
Sales Q2Q%-7.59%
3.2 Future
GDEN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 56.14% yearly.
GDEN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.46% yearly.
EPS Next Y65.6%
EPS Next 2Y61.71%
EPS Next 3Y56.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.18%
Revenue Next 2Y0.83%
Revenue Next 3Y1.46%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 75.36, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GDEN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GDEN is on the same level as its industry peers.
GDEN is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 33.05, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GDEN.
GDEN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GDEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.49), we can say GDEN is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 75.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.05 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GDEN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
GDEN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
GDEN's earnings are expected to grow with 56.14% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y61.71%
EPS Next 3Y56.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GDEN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.41%.
GDEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.71. GDEN pays more dividend than 86.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, GDEN pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
248.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GDEN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP248%
EPS Next 2Y61.71%
EPS Next 3Y56.14%
NASDAQ:GDEN (6/30/2025, 10:31:22 AM)
29.39
-0.12 (-0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners72.53%
Inst Owner Change-1.22%
Ins Owners25.71%
Ins Owner Change8.34%
Market Cap777.07M
Analysts80
Price Target36.08 (22.76%)
Short Float %5.24%
Short Ratio4.84
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
Yearly Dividend0.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP248%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-41.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-53.76%
Max EPS beat(2)-28.43%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-89.86%
Max EPS beat(4)139.77%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-156.86%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-115.21%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-43.83%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.67%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.58%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.12%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.65%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.02%
PT rev (1m)-1.74%
PT rev (3m)-4.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-38.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 75.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.05 | ||
| P/S | 1.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.68 | ||
| P/tB | 2.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.2 |
EPS(TTM)0.39
EY1.33%
EPS(NY)0.89
Fwd EY3.03%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY6.38%
OCF(TTM)3.6
OCFY12.24%
SpS24.72
BVpS17.47
TBVpS12.21
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.06% | ||
| ROE | 2.44% | ||
| ROCE | 5.01% | ||
| ROIC | 3.68% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.88% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.59% | ||
| OM | 7.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.72% | ||
| GM | 54.48% | ||
| FCFM | 7.58% |
ROA(3y)9.25%
ROA(5y)5.82%
ROE(3y)27.19%
ROE(5y)9.51%
ROIC(3y)5.89%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)6.55%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)7.84%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.03%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-28.43%
ROICexcg growth 5Y7.12%
ROICexc growth 3Y-26.95%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.75%
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%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.17 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.74% | ||
| Profit Quality | 439.83% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.52 |
F-Score6
WACC7.79%
ROIC/WACC0.47
Cap/Depr(3y)67.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.63%
Profit Quality(3y)72.25%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)124.84%
EPS 3Y-59.56%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%125%
EPS Next Y65.6%
EPS Next 2Y61.71%
EPS Next 3Y56.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-31.14%
Revenue growth 3Y-15.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.29%
Sales Q2Q%-7.59%
Revenue Next Year-1.18%
Revenue Next 2Y0.83%
Revenue Next 3Y1.46%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-45.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-34.33%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.31%
EBIT Next Year34.71%
EBIT Next 3Y14.99%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-48.11%
FCF growth 3Y-45.79%
FCF growth 5Y45.1%
OCF growth 1Y-41%
OCF growth 3Y-32.16%
OCF growth 5Y-4.11%