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GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORT (GOF) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

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

12.68 USD
-0.18 (-1.4%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 8:04:00 PM
12.7101 USD
+0.03 (+0.24%)
After Hours: 1/8/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, GOF scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GOF was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. Both the profitability and financial health of GOF have multiple concerns. GOF has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GOF had positive earnings in the past year.
GOF had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: GOF reported negative net income in multiple 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 3 year average ROIC (3.99%) for GOF is below the current ROIC(4.22%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

GOF has more shares outstanding than it did 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 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 2.59 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 2.59
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%.
GOF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.94%.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.63, GOF is valued correctly.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.00, GOF is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.63
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 1.94, 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 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

NYSE:GOF (1/8/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 12.7101 +0.03 (+0.24%)

12.68

-0.18 (-1.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03
Inst Owners18.42%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner Change5.82%
Market Cap2.23B
Revenue(TTM)172.00M
Net Income(TTM)152.00M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.15%
Short Ratio0.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 15.69%
Yearly Dividend1.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.82%
DP198.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-DateN/A
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 13.63
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 12.96
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.11
P/tB 1.11
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY7.33%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-1.03
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.03
OCFYN/A
SpS0.98
BVpS11.43
TBVpS11.43
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.46
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.01%
ROE 7.57%
ROCE 6.19%
ROIC 4.22%
ROICexc 4.22%
ROICexgc 4.22%
OM 74.42%
PM (TTM) 88.37%
GM 74.42%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)4.63%
ROA(5y)3.71%
ROE(3y)5.83%
ROE(5y)5.39%
ROIC(3y)3.99%
ROIC(5y)3.41%
ROICexc(3y)3.99%
ROICexc(5y)3.41%
ROICexgc(3y)3.99%
ROICexgc(5y)3.41%
ROCE(3y)5.99%
ROCE(5y)5.3%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.68%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.78%
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%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.19
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 7.11
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.12
Quick Ratio 0.12
Altman-Z 2.59
F-Score3
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)-28.46%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-78.67%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.94%
Revenue growth 3Y26.24%
Revenue growth 5Y31.95%
Sales Q2Q%10.26%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y19.63%
EBIT growth 3Y27.54%
EBIT growth 5Y29.61%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-546.43%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-546.43%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORT / GOF FAQ

What does GOF do?

Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund is a US-based company operating in industry. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company went IPO on 2007-07-27. Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund (the Fund) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund’s investment objective is to maximize total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. The Fund’s sub-adviser seeks to combine a credit-managed fixed-income portfolio with access to a diversified pool of alternative investments and equity strategies. The Fund may invest in a wide range of fixed- income and other debt and senior equity securities selected from a variety of sectors and credit qualities. The Fund may invest in Income Securities of any credit quality, including, without limitation. The sectors and types of Income Securities in which the Fund may invest include corporate bonds, Loans and loan participations, Structured finance investments, U.S. government and agency securities, Mezzanine and preferred securities, and Convertible securities. The Fund's investment adviser is Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC.


Can you provide the latest stock price for GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORT?

The current stock price of GOF is 12.68 USD. The price decreased by -1.4% in the last trading session.


What is the ChartMill technical and fundamental rating of GOF stock?

GOF has a ChartMill Technical rating of 2 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 2 out of 10.