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GROUPON INC (GRPN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:GRPN - US3994732069 - Common Stock

20.13 USD
+0.51 (+2.6%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
20.13 USD
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After Hours: 10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

GRPN gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. GRPN has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. GRPN has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GRPN had negative earnings in the past year.
GRPN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GRPN had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
GRPN had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
GRPN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGRPN 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

1.2 Ratios

GRPN's Return On Assets of -1.42% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GRPN is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -17.99%, GRPN is not doing good in the industry: 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GRPN has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.77%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GRPN underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.42%
ROE -17.99%
ROIC 0.77%
ROA(3y)-16.43%
ROA(5y)-11.89%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
GRPN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGRPN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500 -1K -1.5K -2K -2.5K

1.3 Margins

GRPN has a Operating Margin of 0.57%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GRPN underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
GRPN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GRPN has a better Gross Margin (90.58%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GRPN has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.57%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 90.58%
OM growth 3Y-37.22%
OM growth 5Y-11.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.78%
GM growth 5Y11.03%
GRPN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGRPN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GRPN is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for GRPN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GRPN has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for GRPN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
GRPN Yearly Shares OutstandingGRPN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
GRPN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGRPN 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

2.2 Solvency

GRPN has an Altman-Z score of -1.65. This is a bad value and indicates that GRPN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
GRPN's Altman-Z score of -1.65 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GRPN is outperformed by 73.33% of its industry peers.
GRPN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.80. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as GRPN would need 3.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.80, GRPN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.17 is on the high side and indicates that GRPN has dependencies on debt financing.
GRPN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (4.17) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.17
Debt/FCF 3.8
Altman-Z -1.65
ROIC/WACC0.1
WACC7.68%
GRPN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGRPN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

GRPN has a Current Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that GRPN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.96, GRPN is doing worse than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
GRPN has a Quick Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that GRPN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GRPN has a Quick ratio of 0.96. This is in the lower half of the industry: GRPN underperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.96
GRPN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGRPN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for GRPN have decreased strongly by -117.65% in the last year.
GRPN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.72%.
GRPN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -25.99% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-117.65%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1700%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.72%
Revenue growth 3Y-20.14%
Revenue growth 5Y-25.99%
Sales Q2Q%0.87%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, GRPN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 46.06% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GRPN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.84% on average per year.
EPS Next Y176.5%
EPS Next 2Y66.58%
EPS Next 3Y46.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.27%
Revenue Next 2Y7.05%
Revenue Next 3Y9.35%
Revenue Next 5Y12.84%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
GRPN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGRPN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
GRPN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGRPN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for GRPN. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
GRPN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.30.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as GRPN.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.55. GRPN is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 21.3
GRPN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGRPN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 -40

4.2 Price Multiples

GRPN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GRPN is more expensive than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GRPN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.53
EV/EBITDA 30.57
GRPN Per share dataGRPN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GRPN's earnings are expected to grow with 46.06% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y66.58%
EPS Next 3Y46.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GRPN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

GROUPON INC

NASDAQ:GRPN (10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 20.13 0 (0%)

20.13

+0.51 (+2.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Inst Owners70.35%
Inst Owner Change0.88%
Ins Owners3.35%
Ins Owner Change4.91%
Market Cap813.86M
Revenue(TTM)487.75M
Net Income(TTM)-9209000
Analysts78
Price Target34.17 (69.75%)
Short Float %36.88%
Short Ratio6.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2534.48%
Min EPS beat(2)265.44%
Max EPS beat(2)4803.53%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)632.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-2841.18%
Max EPS beat(4)4803.53%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)190.36%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)133.3%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)125.86%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.63%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.63%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.89%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.95%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.31%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)11.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)128.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 21.3
P/S 1.67
P/FCF 12.53
P/OCF 10.29
P/B 15.9
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 30.57
EPS(TTM)-0.37
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.95
Fwd EY4.7%
FCF(TTM)1.61
FCFY7.98%
OCF(TTM)1.96
OCFY9.72%
SpS12.06
BVpS1.27
TBVpS-3.25
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.42%
ROE -17.99%
ROCE 0.97%
ROIC 0.77%
ROICexc 8.72%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 0.57%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 90.58%
FCFM 13.32%
ROA(3y)-16.43%
ROA(5y)-11.89%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-40.94%
ROICexc growth 5Y-53.59%
OM growth 3Y-37.22%
OM growth 5Y-11.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.78%
GM growth 5Y11.03%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.17
Debt/FCF 3.8
Debt/EBITDA 8.17
Cap/Depr 60.69%
Cap/Sales 2.9%
Interest Coverage 0.47
Cash Conversion 302.95%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.96
Altman-Z -1.65
F-Score6
WACC7.68%
ROIC/WACC0.1
Cap/Depr(3y)52%
Cap/Depr(5y)57.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-117.65%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1700%
EPS Next Y176.5%
EPS Next 2Y66.58%
EPS Next 3Y46.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.72%
Revenue growth 3Y-20.14%
Revenue growth 5Y-25.99%
Sales Q2Q%0.87%
Revenue Next Year3.27%
Revenue Next 2Y7.05%
Revenue Next 3Y9.35%
Revenue Next 5Y12.84%
EBIT growth 1Y-88.07%
EBIT growth 3Y-49.87%
EBIT growth 5Y-34.77%
EBIT Next Year865%
EBIT Next 3Y161.82%
EBIT Next 5Y131.3%
FCF growth 1Y137.26%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y188.49%
OCF growth 1Y154.1%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-4.75%

GROUPON INC / GRPN FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for GRPN stock?

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


What is the valuation status of GROUPON INC (GRPN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to GROUPON INC (GRPN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of GRPN stock?

GROUPON INC (GRPN) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


Is the dividend of GROUPON INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of GROUPON INC (GRPN) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.