ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT INC (ACEL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:ACEL - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US00436Q1067 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ACEL. ACEL was compared to 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of ACEL get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. ACEL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ACEL was profitable.
ACEL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years ACEL 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years ACEL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.06%, ACEL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
ACEL's Return On Equity of 16.40% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACEL outperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.73%, ACEL is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
ACEL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.03%. This is significantly below the industry average of 13.91%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.06% | ||
| ROE | 16.4% | ||
| ROIC | 6.73% |
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 (3.39%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ACEL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ACEL's Operating Margin of 7.28% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ACEL outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
ACEL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ACEL has a worse Gross Margin (30.36%) than 76.52% of its industry peers.
ACEL's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.39% | ||
| GM | 30.36% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ACEL is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ACEL has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ACEL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
ACEL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ACEL has an Altman-Z score of 2.68. 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 2.68, ACEL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
ACEL has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.00. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as ACEL would need 9.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ACEL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.00. This is in the better half of the industry: ACEL outperforms 65.15% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.11 is on the high side and indicates that ACEL has dependencies on debt financing.
ACEL has a Debt to Equity ratio (2.11) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC8.52%
2.3 Liquidity
ACEL has a Current Ratio of 2.42. This indicates that ACEL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ACEL (2.42) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.35 indicates that ACEL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.35, ACEL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.35 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ACEL have decreased by -3.19% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.66% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.28% 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)-3.19%
EPS 3Y6.66%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.28%
Revenue growth 3Y18.77%
Revenue growth 5Y23.49%
Sales Q2Q%7.32%
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 1.16% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.39% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.33%
EPS Next 2Y-0.97%
EPS Next 3Y1.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.88%
Revenue Next 2Y6.35%
Revenue Next 3Y5.39%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.43 indicates a correct valuation of ACEL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACEL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ACEL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.41.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.69, the valuation of ACEL can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACEL is valued cheaper than 80.30% of the companies in the same industry.
ACEL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ACEL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ACEL is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ACEL indicates a rather cheap valuation: ACEL is cheaper than 82.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-0.97%
EPS Next 3Y1.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ACEL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:ACEL (7/14/2025, 3:32:04 PM)
12.22
+0.06 (+0.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.11%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners16.85%
Ins Owner Change-0.45%
Market Cap1.03B
Analysts82.22
Price Target15.98 (30.77%)
Short Float %2.72%
Short Ratio4.31
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.21%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.65%
Max EPS beat(2)14.07%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.65%
Max EPS beat(4)15.98%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)16.68%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)10.99%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)8.34%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.7%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.7%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.97%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.85%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.29%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.54 | ||
| P/B | 3.99 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.33 |
EPS(TTM)0.91
EY7.45%
EPS(NY)0.89
Fwd EY7.3%
FCF(TTM)0.76
FCFY6.24%
OCF(TTM)1.62
OCFY13.26%
SpS14.8
BVpS3.06
TBVpS-1.56
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.06% | ||
| ROE | 16.4% | ||
| ROCE | 9.96% | ||
| ROIC | 6.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.28% | ||
| OM | 7.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.39% | ||
| GM | 30.36% | ||
| FCFM | 5.15% |
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 Turnover1.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 104.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.8% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.75 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 151.93% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
F-Score6
WACC8.52%
ROIC/WACC0.79
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)-3.19%
EPS 3Y6.66%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-1.33%
EPS Next 2Y-0.97%
EPS Next 3Y1.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.28%
Revenue growth 3Y18.77%
Revenue growth 5Y23.49%
Sales Q2Q%7.32%
Revenue Next Year7.88%
Revenue Next 2Y6.35%
Revenue Next 3Y5.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-13.34%
EBIT growth 3Y8.99%
EBIT growth 5Y46.87%
EBIT Next Year67.05%
EBIT Next 3Y22.55%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y4.42%
FCF growth 3Y-12.29%
FCF growth 5Y17.12%
OCF growth 1Y10.73%
OCF growth 3Y3.03%
OCF growth 5Y21.59%