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GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORT (GOF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GOF - US40167F1012

12.8 USD
-0.09 (-0.7%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM
12.8135 USD
+0.01 (+0.11%)
After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to GOF. GOF was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. GOF may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. GOF is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year GOF was profitable.
  • In the past year GOF has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years GOF reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • In multiple years GOF reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
GOF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGOF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

  • The last Return On Invested Capital (4.22%) for GOF is above the 3 year average (3.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.01%
ROE 7.57%
ROIC 4.22%
ROA(3y)4.63%
ROA(5y)3.71%
ROE(3y)5.83%
ROE(5y)5.39%
ROIC(3y)3.99%
ROIC(5y)3.41%
GOF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGOF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • GOF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GOF has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 74.42%
PM (TTM) 88.37%
GM 74.42%
OM growth 3Y1.03%
OM growth 5Y-1.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.03%
GM growth 5Y-1.89%
GOF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGOF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100 -100 200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The number of shares outstanding for GOF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, GOF has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, GOF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
GOF Yearly Shares OutstandingGOF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
GOF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGOF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.60 indicates that GOF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • GOF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.19
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.6
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
GOF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGOF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.12 indicates that GOF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.12 indicates that GOF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.12
Quick Ratio 0.12
GOF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGOF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • GOF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -28.46%.
  • Looking at the last year, GOF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.94% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 31.95% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.46%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-78.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.94%
Revenue growth 3Y26.24%
Revenue growth 5Y31.95%
Sales Q2Q%10.26%

3.2 Future

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
GOF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGOF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.76, the valuation of GOF can be described as correct.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GOF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.21), we can say GOF is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.76
Fwd PE N/A
GOF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGOF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
GOF Per share dataGOF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • GOF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 15.69%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, GOF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 15.69%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GOF decreases each year by -0.82%.
  • GOF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • GOF has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
GOF Yearly Dividends per shareGOF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 198.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GOF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP198.03%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
GOF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGOF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M
GOF Dividend Payout.GOF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GOF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORT / GOF FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for GOF stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to GOF.


Can you provide the valuation status for GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORT?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORT (GOF). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of GOF stock?

GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORT (GOF) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


Is the dividend of GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORT sustainable?

The dividend rating of GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORT (GOF) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 198.03%.