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GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LTD (GOGL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:GOGL - BMG396372051 - Common Stock

7.98 USD
-0.22 (-2.68%)
Last: 8/19/2025, 8:00:01 PM
8 USD
+0.02 (+0.25%)
After Hours: 8/19/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GOGL. GOGL was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. There are concerns on the financial health of GOGL while its profitability can be described as average. GOGL has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GOGL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year GOGL had a positive cash flow from operations.
GOGL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years GOGL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

GOGL has a Return On Assets of 3.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: GOGL outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
GOGL's Return On Equity of 6.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GOGL outperforms 63.89% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.92%, GOGL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
GOGL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.46%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.67%.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.16%, GOGL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GOGL has grown nicely.
GOGL has a Operating Margin of 21.92%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GOGL outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GOGL has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 42.48%, GOGL is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GOGL has remained more or less at the same level.
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.
GOGL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GOGL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.13, we must say that GOGL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
GOGL has a Altman-Z score (1.13) which is in line with 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 8.36. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GOGL outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
GOGL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating GOGL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.66, GOGL is not doing good in the industry: 63.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 8.36
Altman-Z 1.13
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC7.3%
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.
GOGL has a Current ratio of 0.81. This is in the lower half of the industry: GOGL underperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.81, GOGL is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
GOGL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 30.14% yearly.
Looking at the last year, GOGL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.73% in the last year.
GOGL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.53% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, GOGL will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -6.41% on average per year.
GOGL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y-53.55%
EPS Next 2Y-3.27%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-17.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.37%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.00, GOGL is valued correctly.
GOGL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.13. GOGL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
GOGL is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.61.
GOGL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GOGL is cheaper than 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
GOGL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14
Fwd PE 7.61
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 61.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GOGL is valued a bit cheaper than 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.22
EV/EBITDA 8.93
GOGL Per share dataGOGL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of GOGL may justify a higher PE ratio.
GOGL's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.41% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y-3.27%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.03%, GOGL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
GOGL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.64. GOGL pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, GOGL pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.03%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of GOGL grows each year by 29.94%, which is quite nice.
GOGL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of GOGL decreased 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

GOGL pays out 184.66% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of GOGL has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP184.66%
EPS Next 2Y-3.27%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
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 (8/19/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 8 +0.02 (+0.25%)

7.98

-0.22 (-2.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)08-21 2025-08-21/amc
Earnings (Next)11-28 2025-11-28/amc
Inst Owners35.39%
Inst Owner Change-13.27%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.59B
Analysts76.36
Price Target8.44 (5.76%)
Short Float %13.58%
Short Ratio4.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.03%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-26.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-32.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.97%
EPS NY rev (3m)-35.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14
Fwd PE 7.61
P/S 1.84
P/FCF 9.22
P/OCF 6.46
P/B 0.87
P/tB 0.87
EV/EBITDA 8.93
EPS(TTM)0.57
EY7.14%
EPS(NY)1.05
Fwd EY13.13%
FCF(TTM)0.87
FCFY10.85%
OCF(TTM)1.23
OCFY15.47%
SpS4.33
BVpS9.16
TBVpS9.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
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 1.13
F-Score5
WACC7.3%
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-53.55%
EPS Next 2Y-3.27%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
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-17.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.37%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-26.42%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.77%
EBIT growth 5Y23.81%
EBIT Next Year-9.8%
EBIT Next 3Y7.29%
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%