GAMEHOST INC (GH.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:GH - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA36468B1040 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to GH. GH was compared to 20 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 cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. This makes GH very considerable 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.
Each year in the past 5 years GH had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GH has a Return On Assets of 11.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GH outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
GH has a Return On Equity of 17.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GH outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
GH has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GH outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
GH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.99%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.86%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.99%) for GH is below the current ROIC(14.18%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.64% | ||
| ROE | 17.63% | ||
| ROIC | 14.18% |
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 (24.44%) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
GH's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of GH (34.43%) is better than 85.00% of its industry peers.
GH's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 39.70%, GH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
GH's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 34.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.44% | ||
| GM | 39.7% |
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.
GH has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GH has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.29 indicates that GH is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
GH has a Altman-Z score of 3.29. This is amongst the best in the industry. GH outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GH is 1.87, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GH, only 1.87 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.87, GH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that GH is not too dependend on debt financing.
GH's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.28 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GH outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC7.68%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.99 indicates that GH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.99, GH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that GH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GH has a Quick ratio of 0.95. This is in the better half of the industry: GH outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
GH does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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 | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GH shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.34%.
Measured over the past years, GH shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.01% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, GH shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.18% in the last 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)-3.34%
EPS 3Y56.85%
EPS 5Y8.01%
EPS Q2Q%18.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.18%
Revenue growth 3Y35.25%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%3.29%
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 decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.48% yearly.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.09, GH is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GH indicates a rather cheap valuation: GH is cheaper than 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GH is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.55, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.87, which indicates a very decent valuation of GH.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.30, GH is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
85.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GH, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GH is valued cheaper than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.36 |
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.
GH has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.87
PEG (5Y)1.51
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.24%, GH is a good candidate for dividend investing.
GH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.45.
GH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.24% |
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
GH pays out 54.13% 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.
DP54.13%
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:GH (6/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.61
+0.15 (+1.31%)
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 Cap242.77M
Analysts84.44
Price Target14.28 (23%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.24% |
Yearly Dividend0.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.63%
DP54.13%
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)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.34%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.87 | ||
| P/S | 2.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.55 | ||
| P/B | 2.11 | ||
| P/tB | 6.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.36 |
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY8.27%
EPS(NY)0.98
Fwd EY8.43%
FCF(TTM)1.18
FCFY10.14%
OCF(TTM)1.22
OCFY10.47%
SpS3.97
BVpS5.51
TBVpS1.83
PEG (NY)3.87
PEG (5Y)1.51
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.64% | ||
| ROE | 17.63% | ||
| ROCE | 18.43% | ||
| ROIC | 14.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.68% | ||
| OM | 34.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.44% | ||
| GM | 39.7% | ||
| FCFM | 29.62% |
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 Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.87 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 19.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.96% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 14.94 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.29 |
F-Score7
WACC7.68%
ROIC/WACC1.85
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)-3.34%
EPS 3Y56.85%
EPS 5Y8.01%
EPS Q2Q%18.18%
EPS Next Y3.13%
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.18%
Revenue growth 3Y35.25%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%3.29%
Revenue Next Year0.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.48%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.69%
EBIT growth 3Y42.32%
EBIT growth 5Y4.53%
EBIT Next Year23.41%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y33.52%
FCF growth 3Y116.13%
FCF growth 5Y4.98%
OCF growth 1Y22.45%
OCF growth 3Y32.28%
OCF growth 5Y5.2%