ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT INC (ACEL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:ACEL - US00436Q1067 - Common Stock
10.32 USD
-0.01 (-0.1%)
ACEL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 135 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. ACEL has an average financial health and profitability rating. ACEL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ACEL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ACEL had a positive cash flow from operations.
ACEL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years ACEL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ACEL (3.33%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.51%, ACEL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.59% of the companies in the same industry.
ACEL has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.87%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACEL outperforms 59.26% of its industry peers.
ACEL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.03%. This is below the industry average of 10.67%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.33% | ||
| ROE | 13.51% | ||
| ROIC | 6.87% |
ROA(3y)5.65%
ROA(5y)4.4%
ROE(3y)26.12%
ROE(5y)19.59%
ROIC(3y)8.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
ACEL has a Profit Margin (2.75%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ACEL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.46%, ACEL is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.41% of the companies in the same industry.
ACEL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.69%, ACEL is doing worse than 75.56% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACEL has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.75% | ||
| GM | 30.69% |
OM growth 3Y-8.24%
OM growth 5Y18.93%
PM growth 3Y-12.68%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.7%
GM growth 5Y-2.48%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ACEL is creating some value.
ACEL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ACEL has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ACEL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ACEL has an Altman-Z score of 2.59. This is not the best score and indicates that ACEL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.59, ACEL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.89% of the companies in the same industry.
ACEL has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.88. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ACEL would need 15.88 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ACEL has a Debt to FCF ratio (15.88) which is in line with its industry peers.
ACEL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.15. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ACEL (2.15) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC7.34%
2.3 Liquidity
ACEL has a Current Ratio of 2.64. This indicates that ACEL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ACEL has a Current ratio of 2.64. This is amongst the best in the industry. ACEL outperforms 91.85% of its industry peers.
ACEL has a Quick Ratio of 2.56. This indicates that ACEL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.56, ACEL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ACEL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.16%.
ACEL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.66% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.01% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 23.49% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.16%
EPS 3Y6.66%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.01%
Revenue growth 3Y18.77%
Revenue growth 5Y23.49%
Sales Q2Q%8.56%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ACEL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.47% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.72% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.36%
EPS Next 2Y-2.53%
EPS Next 3Y0.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.76%
Revenue Next 2Y6.73%
Revenue Next 3Y5.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.22, which indicates a very decent valuation of ACEL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACEL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.53. ACEL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
ACEL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.94.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACEL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.04. ACEL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
82.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACEL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
ACEL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ACEL is cheaper than 68.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)8.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-2.53%
EPS Next 3Y0.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for ACEL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:ACEL (10/16/2025, 9:52:32 AM)
10.32
-0.01 (-0.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners50.02%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners16.84%
Ins Owner Change-2.2%
Market Cap869.87M
Analysts82
Price Target16.58 (60.66%)
Short Float %2.6%
Short Ratio3.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.6%
Min EPS beat(2)13.12%
Max EPS beat(2)14.07%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.65%
Max EPS beat(4)14.07%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)15.12%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)12.25%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)7.68%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.7%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.53%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.79%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.37%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.94 | ||
| P/S | 0.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.79 | ||
| P/B | 3.34 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.16 |
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY8.91%
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY8.38%
FCF(TTM)0.44
FCFY4.31%
OCF(TTM)1.52
OCFY14.73%
SpS15.18
BVpS3.09
TBVpS-1.65
PEG (NY)8.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.33% | ||
| ROE | 13.51% | ||
| ROCE | 10.17% | ||
| ROIC | 6.87% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.48% | ||
| OM | 7.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.75% | ||
| GM | 30.69% | ||
| FCFM | 2.93% |
ROA(3y)5.65%
ROA(5y)4.4%
ROE(3y)26.12%
ROE(5y)19.59%
ROIC(3y)8.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)10.89%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)26.43%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)11.9%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y-45.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.5%
OM growth 3Y-8.24%
OM growth 5Y18.93%
PM growth 3Y-12.68%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.7%
GM growth 5Y-2.48%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.88 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 125.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.91 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 106.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.59 |
F-Score6
WACC7.34%
ROIC/WACC0.94
Cap/Depr(3y)113.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.9%
Profit Quality(3y)116.06%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.16%
EPS 3Y6.66%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%4%
EPS Next Y1.36%
EPS Next 2Y-2.53%
EPS Next 3Y0.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.01%
Revenue growth 3Y18.77%
Revenue growth 5Y23.49%
Sales Q2Q%8.56%
Revenue Next Year8.76%
Revenue Next 2Y6.73%
Revenue Next 3Y5.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.39%
EBIT growth 3Y8.99%
EBIT growth 5Y46.87%
EBIT Next Year68.41%
EBIT Next 3Y23.21%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-31.58%
FCF growth 3Y-12.29%
FCF growth 5Y17.12%
OCF growth 1Y-1.89%
OCF growth 3Y3.03%
OCF growth 5Y21.59%