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GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:GS - US38141G1040 - Common Stock

749.67 USD
+0.72 (+0.1%)
Last: 8/27/2025, 8:04:00 PM
749.67 USD
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After Hours: 8/27/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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GS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. GS has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. GS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GS had positive earnings in the past year.
GS had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
GS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In multiple years GS reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
GS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGS 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 10B -10B 20B -20B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of GS (0.83%) is worse than 67.23% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of GS (11.90%) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.07%, GS is doing worse than 69.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GS is significantly below the industry average of 7.60%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.07%) for GS is above the 3 year average (0.90%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.83%
ROE 11.9%
ROIC 1.07%
ROA(3y)0.68%
ROA(5y)0.85%
ROE(3y)9.01%
ROE(5y)11.11%
ROIC(3y)0.9%
ROIC(5y)1.18%
GS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of GS (11.66%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.66%, GS is doing worse than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GS has declined.
GS's Gross Margin of 38.58% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GS is outperformed by 66.39% of its industry peers.
GS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.66%
PM (TTM) 11.66%
GM 38.58%
OM growth 3Y-29.54%
OM growth 5Y-5.46%
PM growth 3Y-31.06%
PM growth 5Y-5.81%
GM growth 3Y-24.01%
GM growth 5Y-9.99%
GS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, GS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, GS has less shares outstanding
GS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
GS Yearly Shares OutstandingGS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
GS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500B 1T 1.5T

2.2 Solvency

A Debt/Equity ratio of 8.52 is on the high side and indicates that GS has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 8.52, GS is not doing good in the industry: 88.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 8.52
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
GS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B

2.3 Liquidity

GS has a Current Ratio of 0.30. This is a bad value and indicates that GS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GS's Current ratio of 0.30 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GS is outperformed by 83.19% of its industry peers.
GS has a Quick Ratio of 0.30. This is a bad value and indicates that GS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GS's Quick ratio of 0.30 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GS is outperformed by 83.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.3
Quick Ratio 0.3
GS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200B 400B 600B 800B 1T

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 45.68% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.07% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, GS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.42% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, GS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.23% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.68%
EPS 3Y-11.93%
EPS 5Y14.07%
EPS Q2Q%26.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.42%
Revenue growth 3Y24.97%
Revenue growth 5Y18.23%
Sales Q2Q%14.55%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, GS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.68% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.82%
EPS Next 2Y15.27%
EPS Next 3Y13.78%
EPS Next 5Y5.68%
Revenue Next Year9.5%
Revenue Next 2Y7.18%
Revenue Next 3Y5.92%
Revenue Next 5Y3.96%

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.
GS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
GS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20 40 60

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.52, which indicates a correct valuation of GS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as GS.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.14. GS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.91, which indicates a correct valuation of GS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GS is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.80. GS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.52
Fwd PE 13.91
GS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGS 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 GS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GS is cheaper than 75.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.16
GS Per share dataGS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 100 200 300 400

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GS's 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 GS's earnings are expected to grow with 13.78% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y15.27%
EPS Next 3Y13.78%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.23%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
GS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.00.
GS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.23%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of GS grows each year by 19.24%, which is quite nice.
GS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
GS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.24%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years14
GS Yearly Dividends per shareGS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

5.3 Sustainability

GS pays out 31.57% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
GS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP31.57%
EPS Next 2Y15.27%
EPS Next 3Y13.78%
GS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B -10B 20B -20B
GS Dividend Payout.GS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC

NYSE:GS (8/27/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 749.67 0 (0%)

749.67

+0.72 (+0.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)07-16 2025-07-16/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-14 2025-10-14/amc
Inst Owners74.29%
Inst Owner Change6.77%
Ins Owners0.52%
Ins Owner Change0.66%
Market Cap226.94B
Analysts73.55
Price Target736.12 (-1.81%)
Short Float %1.99%
Short Ratio2.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.23%
Yearly Dividend14.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.24%
DP31.57%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date08-29 2025-08-29 (4)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.09%
Min EPS beat(2)11%
Max EPS beat(2)11.18%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)20.42%
Min EPS beat(4)11%
Max EPS beat(4)41.07%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)20.6%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)11.68%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)12.72%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.15%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.67%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.43%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)21.88%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)21.96%
PT rev (1m)6.13%
PT rev (3m)21.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.52
Fwd PE 13.91
P/S 1.79
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.83
P/tB 1.83
EV/EBITDA 19.16
EPS(TTM)45.38
EY6.05%
EPS(NY)53.88
Fwd EY7.19%
FCF(TTM)-82.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-75.49
OCFYN/A
SpS418.15
BVpS409.62
TBVpS409.62
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)1.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.83%
ROE 11.9%
ROCE 2.92%
ROIC 1.07%
ROICexc 1.19%
ROICexgc 1.23%
OM 15.66%
PM (TTM) 11.66%
GM 38.58%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)0.68%
ROA(5y)0.85%
ROE(3y)9.01%
ROE(5y)11.11%
ROIC(3y)0.9%
ROIC(5y)1.18%
ROICexc(3y)1.1%
ROICexc(5y)1.47%
ROICexgc(3y)1.11%
ROICexgc(5y)1.48%
ROCE(3y)2.51%
ROCE(5y)3.11%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-19.38%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.39%
OM growth 3Y-29.54%
OM growth 5Y-5.46%
PM growth 3Y-31.06%
PM growth 5Y-5.81%
GM growth 3Y-24.01%
GM growth 5Y-9.99%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 8.52
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 47.9
Cap/Depr 90.37%
Cap/Sales 1.6%
Interest Coverage 0.28
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.3
Quick Ratio 0.3
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)95.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)170.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.68%
EPS 3Y-11.93%
EPS 5Y14.07%
EPS Q2Q%26.57%
EPS Next Y17.82%
EPS Next 2Y15.27%
EPS Next 3Y13.78%
EPS Next 5Y5.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.42%
Revenue growth 3Y24.97%
Revenue growth 5Y18.23%
Sales Q2Q%14.55%
Revenue Next Year9.5%
Revenue Next 2Y7.18%
Revenue Next 3Y5.92%
Revenue Next 5Y3.96%
EBIT growth 1Y33.9%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.94%
EBIT growth 5Y11.78%
EBIT Next Year1.64%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-217.65%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-194.61%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A