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GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORT (GOF) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview

NYSE:GOF - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US40167F1012 - Currency: USD

14.88  +0.04 (+0.27%)

Premarket: 14.87 -0.01 (-0.07%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Overall GOF gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated GOF against 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. GOF may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. GOF is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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 had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years GOF reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: GOF reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

The last Return On Invested Capital (4.11%) for GOF is above the 3 year average (3.40%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.19%
ROE 12.71%
ROIC 4.11%
ROA(3y)0.51%
ROA(5y)1.74%
ROE(3y)0.47%
ROE(5y)3%
ROIC(3y)3.4%
ROIC(5y)3.34%
GOF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGOF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

GOF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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 71.95%
PM (TTM) 144.51%
GM 71.95%
OM growth 3Y-2.43%
OM growth 5Y-2.96%
PM growth 3Y-23.2%
PM growth 5Y20.12%
GM growth 3Y-2.81%
GM growth 5Y-3.21%
GOF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGOF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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.
GOF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GOF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
GOF Yearly Shares OutstandingGOF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
GOF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGOF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

GOF has an Altman-Z score of 3.05. This indicates that GOF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GOF is 43.89, which is on the high side as it means it would take GOF, 43.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GOF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF 43.89
Altman-Z 3.05
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

GOF has a Current Ratio of 0.09. This is a bad value and indicates that GOF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 0.09 indicates that GOF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.09
Quick Ratio 0.09
GOF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGOF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GOF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 80.95%, which is quite impressive.
GOF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.48% yearly.
GOF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.87%.
The Revenue has been growing by 32.37% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)80.95%
EPS 3Y-24.44%
EPS 5Y20.48%
EPS Q2Q%40%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.87%
Revenue growth 3Y38.03%
Revenue growth 5Y32.37%
Sales Q2Q%15.77%

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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.79 indicates a reasonable valuation of GOF.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. GOF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.79
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 268.52
EV/EBITDA N/A
GOF Per share dataGOF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.46%, GOF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
GOF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.46%

5.2 History

The dividend of GOF decreases each year by -0.54%.
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)-0.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
GOF Yearly Dividends per shareGOF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

GOF pays out 115.61% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP115.61%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M
GOF Dividend Payout.GOF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GOF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORT

NYSE:GOF (7/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 14.87 -0.01 (-0.07%)

14.88

+0.04 (+0.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners17%
Inst Owner Change62.16%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.42B
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.9%
Short Ratio1.83
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.46%
Yearly Dividend1.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.54%
DP115.61%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-Date07-15 2025-07-15 (0.1821)
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.79
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 14.74
P/FCF 268.52
P/OCF 268.52
P/B 1.3
P/tB 1.3
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.52
EY10.22%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.06
FCFY0.37%
OCF(TTM)0.06
OCFY0.37%
SpS1.01
BVpS11.48
TBVpS11.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.19%
ROE 12.71%
ROCE 6.3%
ROIC 4.11%
ROICexc 4.11%
ROICexgc 4.11%
OM 71.95%
PM (TTM) 144.51%
GM 71.95%
FCFM 5.49%
ROA(3y)0.51%
ROA(5y)1.74%
ROE(3y)0.47%
ROE(5y)3%
ROIC(3y)3.4%
ROIC(5y)3.34%
ROICexc(3y)3.4%
ROICexc(5y)3.34%
ROICexgc(3y)3.41%
ROICexgc(5y)3.34%
ROCE(3y)5.18%
ROCE(5y)5.1%
ROICexcg growth 3Y15.84%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.38%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.83%
OM growth 3Y-2.43%
OM growth 5Y-2.96%
PM growth 3Y-23.2%
PM growth 5Y20.12%
GM growth 3Y-2.81%
GM growth 5Y-3.21%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF 43.89
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 4.69
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 3.8%
Current Ratio 0.09
Quick Ratio 0.09
Altman-Z 3.05
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)80.95%
EPS 3Y-24.44%
EPS 5Y20.48%
EPS Q2Q%40%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.87%
Revenue growth 3Y38.03%
Revenue growth 5Y32.37%
Sales Q2Q%15.77%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y23.47%
EBIT growth 3Y34.68%
EBIT growth 5Y28.45%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-91.52%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-91.52%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A