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GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:GS - US38141G1040 - Common Stock

776.51 USD
-13.14 (-1.66%)
Last: 10/8/2025, 8:04:00 PM
778.75 USD
+2.24 (+0.29%)
After Hours: 10/8/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, GS scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GS was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. GS may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. GS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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.
GS had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years GS has always been profitable.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.83%, GS is doing worse than 69.33% of the companies in the same industry.
GS has a Return On Equity of 11.90%. This is in the better half of the industry: GS outperforms 63.87% of its industry peers.
GS's Return On Invested Capital of 1.07% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GS is outperformed by 69.75% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GS is significantly below the industry average of 7.64%.
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

GS has a Profit Margin of 11.66%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GS outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
GS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GS has a Operating Margin of 15.66%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GS underperforms 63.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GS has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.58%, GS is doing worse than 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GS has declined.
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

The number of shares outstanding for GS has been reduced compared to 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 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.
GS's Debt to Equity ratio of 8.52 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GS is outperformed by 89.08% of its industry peers.
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.
The Current ratio of GS (0.30) is worse than 81.09% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.30 indicates that GS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GS has a Quick ratio of 0.30. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GS underperforms 81.09% 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.
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.
Looking at the last year, GS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.42% in the last year.
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)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.
GS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.02%
EPS Next 2Y15.34%
EPS Next 3Y13.92%
EPS Next 5Y5.68%
Revenue Next Year9.78%
Revenue Next 2Y7.54%
Revenue Next 3Y6.19%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 17.11, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of GS.
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 27.91.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.39, which indicates a correct valuation of GS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as GS.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.30), we can say GS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.11
Fwd PE 14.39
GS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

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 73.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.54
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.
GS's earnings are expected to grow with 13.92% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.95
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y15.34%
EPS Next 3Y13.92%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.55%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.50, GS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
GS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.55%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of GS grows each year by 19.24%, which is quite nice.
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 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 2Y15.34%
EPS Next 3Y13.92%
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 (10/8/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 778.75 +2.24 (+0.29%)

776.51

-13.14 (-1.66%)

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 Owners74.17%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.51%
Ins Owner Change0.5%
Market Cap235.07B
Analysts73.55
Price Target748.47 (-3.61%)
Short Float %2.01%
Short Ratio3.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.55%
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)1.68%
PT rev (3m)23.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.9%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.11
Fwd PE 14.39
P/S 1.86
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.9
P/tB 1.9
EV/EBITDA 19.54
EPS(TTM)45.38
EY5.84%
EPS(NY)53.95
Fwd EY6.95%
FCF(TTM)-82.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-75.49
OCFYN/A
SpS418.15
BVpS409.62
TBVpS409.62
PEG (NY)0.95
PEG (5Y)1.22
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 Y18.02%
EPS Next 2Y15.34%
EPS Next 3Y13.92%
EPS Next 5Y5.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.42%
Revenue growth 3Y24.97%
Revenue growth 5Y18.23%
Sales Q2Q%14.55%
Revenue Next Year9.78%
Revenue Next 2Y7.54%
Revenue Next 3Y6.19%
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