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GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GS - US38141G1040 - Common Stock

938.98 USD
+4.15 (+0.44%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
939.878 USD
+0.9 (+0.1%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall GS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated GS against 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and financial health of GS have multiple concerns. GS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. GS also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GS was profitable.
In the past year GS had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B -10B 20B -20B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.88%, GS is doing worse than 66.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.77%, GS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.13%, GS is doing worse than 65.53% 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 7.14%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.13%) for GS is above the 3 year average (0.90%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.88%
ROE 12.77%
ROIC 1.13%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

GS's Profit Margin of 12.45% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GS outperforms 44.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GS has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 16.70%, GS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.43% 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 40.13% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GS outperforms 42.13% of its industry peers.
GS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.7%
PM (TTM) 12.45%
GM 40.13%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

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

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of GS is 72.29, which is on the high side as it means it would take GS, 72.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 72.29, GS is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.94% of the companies in the same industry.
GS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 8.60. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
GS's Debt to Equity ratio of 8.60 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GS is outperformed by 86.81% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 8.6
Debt/FCF 72.29
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B

2.3 Liquidity

GS has a Current Ratio of 0.31. This is a bad value and indicates that GS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GS (0.31) is worse than 80.85% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.31 indicates that GS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GS's Quick ratio of 0.31 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GS is outperformed by 80.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.31
Quick Ratio 0.31
GS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200B 400B 600B 800B 1T

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 44.45%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, GS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.07% on average per year.
GS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.36%.
GS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.23% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.45%
EPS 3Y-11.93%
EPS 5Y14.07%
EPS Q2Q%45.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.36%
Revenue growth 3Y24.97%
Revenue growth 5Y18.23%
Sales Q2Q%19.57%

3.2 Future

GS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.33% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.85% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y23.5%
EPS Next 2Y18.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.2%
EPS Next 5Y13.33%
Revenue Next Year13.42%
Revenue Next 2Y9.32%
Revenue Next 3Y7.63%
Revenue Next 5Y4.85%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
GS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 20 40 60 80

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.07, GS is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GS is on the same level as its industry peers.
GS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.51, GS is valued correctly.
GS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
GS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.07
Fwd PE 16.51
GS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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 72.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GS is cheaper than 63.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.86
EV/EBITDA 19.72
GS Per share dataGS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 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.
GS's earnings are expected to grow with 16.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)1.36
EPS Next 2Y18.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.83%, which is a nice return.
GS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.39.
GS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.83%

5.2 History

The dividend of GS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 19.24%!
GS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

5.3 Sustainability

31.36% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
GS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP31.36%
EPS Next 2Y18.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.2%
GS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 939.878 +0.9 (+0.1%)

938.98

+4.15 (+0.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-14 2025-10-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-15 2026-01-15/amc
Inst Owners74.56%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.52%
Ins Owner Change-0.76%
Market Cap281.63B
Revenue(TTM)127.21B
Net Income(TTM)15.84B
Analysts73.13
Price Target825.6 (-12.07%)
Short Float %2.38%
Short Ratio3.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.83%
Yearly Dividend14.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.24%
DP31.36%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.66%
Min EPS beat(2)8.14%
Max EPS beat(2)11.18%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)17.85%
Min EPS beat(4)8.14%
Max EPS beat(4)41.07%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)21.62%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)12.01%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.57%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.15%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.67%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.68%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)17.49%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)20.62%
PT rev (1m)2.2%
PT rev (3m)12.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.07
Fwd PE 16.51
P/S 2.21
P/FCF 17.86
P/OCF 15.74
P/B 2.27
P/tB 2.27
EV/EBITDA 19.72
EPS(TTM)49.23
EY5.24%
EPS(NY)56.87
Fwd EY6.06%
FCF(TTM)52.58
FCFY5.6%
OCF(TTM)59.64
OCFY6.35%
SpS424.14
BVpS413.43
TBVpS413.43
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)1.36
Graham Number676.72
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.88%
ROE 12.77%
ROCE 3.09%
ROIC 1.13%
ROICexc 1.27%
ROICexgc 1.31%
OM 16.7%
PM (TTM) 12.45%
GM 40.13%
FCFM 12.4%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-19.38%
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 8.6
Debt/FCF 72.29
Debt/EBITDA 45.6
Cap/Depr 98.42%
Cap/Sales 1.67%
Interest Coverage 0.31
Cash Conversion 76.45%
Profit Quality 99.56%
Current Ratio 0.31
Quick Ratio 0.31
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
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)44.45%
EPS 3Y-11.93%
EPS 5Y14.07%
EPS Q2Q%45.83%
EPS Next Y23.5%
EPS Next 2Y18.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.2%
EPS Next 5Y13.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.36%
Revenue growth 3Y24.97%
Revenue growth 5Y18.23%
Sales Q2Q%19.57%
Revenue Next Year13.42%
Revenue Next 2Y9.32%
Revenue Next 3Y7.63%
Revenue Next 5Y4.85%
EBIT growth 1Y32.76%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.94%
EBIT growth 5Y11.78%
EBIT Next Year1.64%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y179.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y202.86%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC / GS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GS.


Can you provide the valuation status for GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) stock?

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the valuation of GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) is 19.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.27.


Is the dividend of GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 31.36%.