GAMEHOST INC (GH.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:GH - CA36468B1040 - Common Stock
11.85 CAD
+0.1 (+0.85%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to GH. GH was compared to 18 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making GH a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. GH has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. This makes GH very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GH had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year GH had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years GH has always been profitable.
GH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
GH's Return On Assets of 11.84% is amongst the best of the industry. GH outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
GH has a Return On Equity of 18.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GH outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.53%, GH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GH is significantly above the industry average of 6.35%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.53%) for GH is above the 3 year average (12.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.84% | ||
| ROE | 18.07% | ||
| ROIC | 14.53% |
ROA(3y)9.95%
ROA(5y)7.17%
ROE(3y)16.26%
ROE(5y)11.79%
ROIC(3y)12.99%
ROIC(5y)9.72%
1.3 Margins
GH's Profit Margin of 24.89% is amongst the best of the industry. GH outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
GH's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
GH has a Operating Margin of 34.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GH outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GH has remained more or less at the same level.
GH has a Gross Margin of 40.13%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GH outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GH has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 34.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.89% | ||
| GM | 40.13% |
OM growth 3Y5.22%
OM growth 5Y0.6%
PM growth 3Y12.36%
PM growth 5Y1.17%
GM growth 3Y15.87%
GM growth 5Y0.37%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GH is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for GH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GH has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for GH has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.28 indicates that GH is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.28, GH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GH is 1.85, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GH, only 1.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GH (1.85) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
GH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.28, GH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.84
WACC7.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that GH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GH has a Current ratio (0.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that GH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.93, GH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for GH is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.08%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.01% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
GH shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.00%.
Measured over the past years, GH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.92% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.08%
EPS 3Y56.85%
EPS 5Y8.01%
EPS Q2Q%12.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0%
Revenue growth 3Y35.25%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%2.3%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.52% on average over the next years.
GH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.13%
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.2%
Revenue Next 2Y0.18%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.97, which indicates a very decent valuation of GH.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GH 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 27.32. GH is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.11 indicates a correct valuation of GH.
GH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GH is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GH to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.89), we can say GH is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
GH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GH is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of GH may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.83
PEG (5Y)1.49
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.11%, which is a nice return.
GH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.21.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, GH pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.11% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GH decreases each year by -6.63%.
GH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
GH has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.63%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
55.61% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GH. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The Dividend Rate of GH has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP55.61%
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:GH (9/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.85
+0.1 (+0.85%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners13.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners37.38%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap245.06M
Analysts84.44
Price Target14.79 (24.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.11% |
Yearly Dividend0.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.63%
DP55.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.11 | ||
| P/S | 2.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.39 | ||
| P/B | 2.13 | ||
| P/tB | 6.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.28 |
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY8.35%
EPS(NY)0.98
Fwd EY8.26%
FCF(TTM)1.2
FCFY10.12%
OCF(TTM)1.26
OCFY10.65%
SpS4.04
BVpS5.57
TBVpS1.85
PEG (NY)3.83
PEG (5Y)1.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.84% | ||
| ROE | 18.07% | ||
| ROCE | 18.88% | ||
| ROIC | 14.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.12% | ||
| ROICexgc | 36.03% | ||
| OM | 34.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.89% | ||
| GM | 40.13% | ||
| FCFM | 29.69% |
ROA(3y)9.95%
ROA(5y)7.17%
ROE(3y)16.26%
ROE(5y)11.79%
ROIC(3y)12.99%
ROIC(5y)9.72%
ROICexc(3y)14.35%
ROICexc(5y)10.71%
ROICexgc(3y)32.32%
ROICexgc(5y)23.95%
ROCE(3y)16.88%
ROCE(5y)12.63%
ROICexcg growth 3Y42.65%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y42.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.22%
OM growth 3Y5.22%
OM growth 5Y0.6%
PM growth 3Y12.36%
PM growth 5Y1.17%
GM growth 3Y15.87%
GM growth 5Y0.37%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 17.59 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 119.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.28 |
F-Score8
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC1.84
Cap/Depr(3y)28.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.32%
Profit Quality(3y)126.06%
Profit Quality(5y)109.11%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.08%
EPS 3Y56.85%
EPS 5Y8.01%
EPS Q2Q%12.66%
EPS Next Y3.13%
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0%
Revenue growth 3Y35.25%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%2.3%
Revenue Next Year1.2%
Revenue Next 2Y0.18%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.52%
EBIT growth 3Y42.32%
EBIT growth 5Y4.53%
EBIT Next Year23.41%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y22.29%
FCF growth 3Y116.13%
FCF growth 5Y4.98%
OCF growth 1Y17.4%
OCF growth 3Y32.28%
OCF growth 5Y5.2%