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GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LTD (GOGL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:GOGL - Nasdaq - BMG396372051 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

7.7  +0.03 (+0.39%)

After market: 7.7 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, GOGL scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GOGL was compared to 32 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While GOGL is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. GOGL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GOGL was profitable.
In the past year GOGL had a positive cash flow from operations.
GOGL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years GOGL had a positive operating cash flow.
GOGL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGOGL 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 200M -200M 400M -400M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.35%, GOGL is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
GOGL has a Return On Equity (6.23%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.92%, GOGL is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GOGL is in line with the industry average of 7.55%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.35%
ROE 6.23%
ROIC 4.92%
ROA(3y)8%
ROA(5y)6.84%
ROE(3y)13.89%
ROE(5y)11.79%
ROIC(3y)7.46%
ROIC(5y)7.19%
GOGL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGOGL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

GOGL's Profit Margin of 13.16% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GOGL outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GOGL has grown nicely.
GOGL has a Operating Margin (21.92%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GOGL has grown nicely.
GOGL has a Gross Margin (42.48%) which is in line with its industry peers.
GOGL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 21.92%
PM (TTM) 13.16%
GM 42.48%
OM growth 3Y-10.52%
OM growth 5Y16.22%
PM growth 3Y-19.28%
PM growth 5Y34.33%
GM growth 3Y-6.9%
GM growth 5Y1.39%
GOGL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGOGL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GOGL is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for GOGL remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GOGL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, GOGL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
GOGL Yearly Shares OutstandingGOGL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
GOGL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGOGL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

GOGL has an Altman-Z score of 1.10. This is a bad value and indicates that GOGL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
GOGL has a Altman-Z score of 1.10. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GOGL outperforms 59.38% of its industry peers.
GOGL has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.36. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as GOGL would need 8.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GOGL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.36) than 65.63% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that GOGL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GOGL (0.66) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 8.36
Altman-Z 1.1
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC7.39%
GOGL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGOGL 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 -500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

GOGL has a Current Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that GOGL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.81, GOGL is not doing good in the industry: 81.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GOGL has a Quick Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that GOGL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of GOGL (0.81) is worse than 78.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.81
GOGL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGOGL 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

The earnings per share for GOGL have decreased strongly by -38.71% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 30.14% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has decreased by -7.73% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.53% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.71%
EPS 3Y-23.79%
EPS 5Y30.14%
EPS Q2Q%-166.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.73%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.98%
Revenue growth 5Y6.53%
Sales Q2Q%-27.85%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.50% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, GOGL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.80% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-28%
EPS Next 2Y11.75%
EPS Next 3Y19.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.75%
Revenue Next 2Y1.92%
Revenue Next 3Y3.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
GOGL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGOGL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
GOGL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGOGL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.51, which indicates a correct valuation of GOGL.
GOGL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GOGL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.43), we can say GOGL is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.50, the valuation of GOGL can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GOGL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GOGL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.51
Fwd PE 5.5
GOGL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGOGL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GOGL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GOGL is more expensive than 65.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GOGL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GOGL is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.9
EV/EBITDA 8.75
GOGL Per share dataGOGL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GOGL's earnings are expected to grow with 19.50% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.45
EPS Next 2Y11.75%
EPS Next 3Y19.5%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.72%, GOGL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.28, GOGL pays a better dividend. On top of this GOGL pays more dividend than 90.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GOGL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.72%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of GOGL grows each year by 29.94%, which is quite nice.
GOGL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
GOGL has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.94%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
GOGL Yearly Dividends per shareGOGL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

184.66% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GOGL. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of GOGL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP184.66%
EPS Next 2Y11.75%
EPS Next 3Y19.5%
GOGL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGOGL 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 400M -400M
GOGL Dividend Payout.GOGL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GOGL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LTD

NASDAQ:GOGL (6/4/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 7.7 0 (0%)

7.7

+0.03 (+0.39%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)05-21 2025-05-21/amc
Earnings (Next)08-29 2025-08-29/amc
Inst Owners39.02%
Inst Owner Change-5.58%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.54B
Analysts78.33
Price Target11.52 (49.61%)
Short Float %5.79%
Short Ratio1.6
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.72%
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.94%
DP184.66%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date06-05 2025-06-05 (0.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-31.88%
Min EPS beat(2)-36.86%
Max EPS beat(2)-26.9%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-18.69%
Min EPS beat(4)-36.86%
Max EPS beat(4)2.68%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)14.66%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)15.76%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)18.49%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)15.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)15.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.68%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)8.72%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.68%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)9.6%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)18.12%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)22.97%
PT rev (1m)-7.16%
PT rev (3m)-20.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-28.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-44.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)-36.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.59%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.51
Fwd PE 5.5
P/S 1.78
P/FCF 8.9
P/OCF 6.24
P/B 0.84
P/tB 0.84
EV/EBITDA 8.75
EPS(TTM)0.57
EY7.4%
EPS(NY)1.4
Fwd EY18.17%
FCF(TTM)0.87
FCFY11.24%
OCF(TTM)1.23
OCFY16.03%
SpS4.33
BVpS9.16
TBVpS9.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.45
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.35%
ROE 6.23%
ROCE 6.23%
ROIC 4.92%
ROICexc 5.1%
ROICexgc 5.1%
OM 21.92%
PM (TTM) 13.16%
GM 42.48%
FCFM 19.99%
ROA(3y)8%
ROA(5y)6.84%
ROE(3y)13.89%
ROE(5y)11.79%
ROIC(3y)7.46%
ROIC(5y)7.19%
ROICexc(3y)7.79%
ROICexc(5y)7.57%
ROICexgc(3y)7.79%
ROICexgc(5y)7.57%
ROCE(3y)9.45%
ROCE(5y)9.1%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-16.84%
ROICexcg growth 5Y19.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.87%
OM growth 3Y-10.52%
OM growth 5Y16.22%
PM growth 3Y-19.28%
PM growth 5Y34.33%
GM growth 3Y-6.9%
GM growth 5Y1.39%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.25
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 8.36
Debt/EBITDA 3.69
Cap/Depr 53.12%
Cap/Sales 8.52%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 75.11%
Profit Quality 151.83%
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.81
Altman-Z 1.1
F-Score5
WACC7.39%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)156.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)170.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.2%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.71%
EPS 3Y-23.79%
EPS 5Y30.14%
EPS Q2Q%-166.67%
EPS Next Y-28%
EPS Next 2Y11.75%
EPS Next 3Y19.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.73%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.98%
Revenue growth 5Y6.53%
Sales Q2Q%-27.85%
Revenue Next Year-10.75%
Revenue Next 2Y1.92%
Revenue Next 3Y3.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-26.42%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.77%
EBIT growth 5Y23.81%
EBIT Next Year7.16%
EBIT Next 3Y15.36%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-32.86%
FCF growth 3Y31.74%
FCF growth 5Y18.21%
OCF growth 1Y-46.05%
OCF growth 3Y-13.29%
OCF growth 5Y18.19%