GAMEHOST INC (GH.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:GH - CA36468B1040 - Common Stock
11.6 CAD
+0.1 (+0.87%)
GH gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. These ratings would make GH suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GH had positive earnings in the past year.
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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.84%, GH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
GH has a better Return On Equity (18.07%) than 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.
GH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.99%. This 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 has a better Profit Margin (24.89%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GH has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of GH (34.90%) is better than 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 50.00% of its industry peers.
GH's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
GH has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GH has less shares outstanding
GH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GH has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
GH has an Altman-Z score of 3.23. This indicates that GH is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of GH (3.23) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
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.
GH has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.85. This is in the better half of the industry: GH outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that GH is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GH (0.28) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC8.03%
2.3 Liquidity
GH has a Current Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that GH is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GH has a Current ratio (0.96) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GH has a Quick Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that GH is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GH has a Quick ratio (0.93) which is comparable to the rest of the 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
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.08% over the past 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.00% in the past year.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, GH will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.18% on average per year.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.72 indicates a reasonable valuation of GH.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GH is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
GH is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.85 indicates a reasonable 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.48. GH is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.85 |
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.
GH's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GH is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates GH does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of GH may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.75
PEG (5Y)1.46
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.16%, GH is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.15, GH pays a better dividend. On top of this GH pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, GH pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.16% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GH decreases each year by -6.63%.
GH has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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.
GH's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP55.61%
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:GH (9/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.6
+0.1 (+0.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners13.11%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners37.23%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap239.89M
Analysts84.44
Price Target14.79 (27.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.16% |
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)3.57%
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)-0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.85 | ||
| P/S | 2.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.19 | ||
| P/B | 2.08 | ||
| P/tB | 6.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.12 |
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY8.53%
EPS(NY)0.98
Fwd EY8.44%
FCF(TTM)1.2
FCFY10.34%
OCF(TTM)1.26
OCFY10.88%
SpS4.04
BVpS5.57
TBVpS1.85
PEG (NY)3.75
PEG (5Y)1.46
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 | 3.23 |
F-Score8
WACC8.03%
ROIC/WACC1.81
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%