GAMEHOST INC (GH.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:GH - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA36468B1040 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Overall GH gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated GH against 17 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. GH scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. GH has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. With these ratings, GH could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GH was profitable.
GH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years GH has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years GH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.18%, GH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
GH's Return On Equity of 17.20% is amongst the best of the industry. GH outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.84%, GH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GH is significantly above the industry average of 7.90%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.84%) for GH is above the 3 year average (12.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.18% | ||
| ROE | 17.2% | ||
| ROIC | 13.84% |
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 23.85% is amongst the best of the industry. GH outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
GH's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of GH (33.93%) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
GH's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
GH has a Gross Margin of 39.25%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GH outperforms 52.94% 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 | 33.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.85% | ||
| GM | 39.25% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GH is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for GH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
GH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
GH has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
GH has an Altman-Z score of 2.80. This is not the best score and indicates that GH is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.80, GH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
GH has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.99. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.99 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GH (1.99) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
GH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
GH has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29. This is in the better half of the industry: GH outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.8 |
ROIC/WACC1.9
WACC7.29%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that GH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 0.96, GH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that GH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GH's Quick ratio of 0.92 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GH outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
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 | 0.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for GH have decreased by -5.71% in the last year.
GH shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.01% yearly.
Looking at the last year, GH shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.15% in the last year.
GH shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.92% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.71%
EPS 3Y56.85%
EPS 5Y8.01%
EPS Q2Q%-3.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.15%
Revenue growth 3Y35.25%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%-0.64%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.52% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, GH will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.13%
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.48%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
GH is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.62.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GH indicates a rather cheap valuation: GH is cheaper than 88.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GH to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.29), we can say GH is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.69, the valuation of GH can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GH indicates a rather cheap valuation: GH is cheaper than 94.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GH to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.42), we can say GH is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GH is valued cheaper than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
GH has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.4
PEG (5Y)1.33
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.04%, which is a nice return.
GH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.90.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, GH pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.04% |
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
GH pays out 52.94% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP52.94%
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:GH (5/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
9.88
+0.01 (+0.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.94%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners36.83%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap206.59M
Analysts84.44
Price Target14.28 (44.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.04% |
Yearly Dividend0.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.63%
DP52.94%
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.34%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.69 | ||
| P/S | 2.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.26 | ||
| P/B | 1.81 | ||
| P/tB | 5.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.47 |
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY9.41%
EPS(NY)1.02
Fwd EY10.32%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY11.73%
OCF(TTM)1.2
OCFY12.1%
SpS3.94
BVpS5.47
TBVpS1.79
PEG (NY)3.4
PEG (5Y)1.33
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.18% | ||
| ROE | 17.2% | ||
| ROCE | 17.99% | ||
| ROIC | 13.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.26% | ||
| ROICexgc | 33.55% | ||
| OM | 33.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.85% | ||
| GM | 39.25% | ||
| FCFM | 29.41% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.99 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.05 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 18.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | 123.29% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.8 |
F-Score7
WACC7.29%
ROIC/WACC1.9
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)-5.71%
EPS 3Y56.85%
EPS 5Y8.01%
EPS Q2Q%-3.74%
EPS Next Y3.13%
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.15%
Revenue growth 3Y35.25%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%-0.64%
Revenue Next Year0.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.48%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.97%
EBIT growth 3Y42.32%
EBIT growth 5Y4.53%
EBIT Next Year23.41%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y3.87%
FCF growth 3Y116.13%
FCF growth 5Y4.98%
OCF growth 1Y4.14%
OCF growth 3Y32.28%
OCF growth 5Y5.2%