ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT INC (ACEL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:ACEL • US00436Q1067
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11.08 USD
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This ACEL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ACEL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ACEL was profitable.
- ACEL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years ACEL has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years ACEL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of ACEL (4.66%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- ACEL has a Return On Equity of 19.09%. This is in the better half of the industry: ACEL outperforms 76.98% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of ACEL (7.60%) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.66% | ||
| ROE | 19.09% | ||
| ROIC | 7.6% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 3.87%, ACEL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACEL has declined.
- ACEL's Operating Margin of 8.10% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ACEL outperforms 48.41% of its industry peers.
- ACEL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 31.35%, ACEL is not doing good in the industry: 74.60% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACEL has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.87% | ||
| GM | 31.35% |
OM growth 3Y-6.74%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-20.31%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.57%
GM growth 5Y-1.19%
2. ACEL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ACEL is destroying value.
- There is no outstanding debt for ACEL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- ACEL has an Altman-Z score of 2.64. 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.
- ACEL's Altman-Z score of 2.64 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACEL outperforms 69.84% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ACEL is 11.57, which is on the high side as it means it would take ACEL, 11.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- ACEL has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.57) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ACEL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.11. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- ACEL has a Debt to Equity ratio (2.11) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.64 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC8.55%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.61 indicates that ACEL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of ACEL (2.61) is better than 89.68% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.55 indicates that ACEL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- ACEL has a better Quick ratio (2.55) than 89.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.55 |
3. ACEL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ACEL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.88%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 105.52% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, ACEL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.12% in the last year.
- ACEL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 33.29% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.88%
EPS 3Y8.05%
EPS 5Y105.52%
EPS Q2Q%57.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.12%
Revenue growth 3Y11.13%
Revenue growth 5Y33.29%
Sales Q2Q%7.54%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, ACEL will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -7.69% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.02% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-19.81%
EPS Next 2Y-7.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.48%
Revenue Next 2Y4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y3.02%
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. ACEL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.07, the valuation of ACEL can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ACEL indicates a rather cheap valuation: ACEL is cheaper than 89.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.58. ACEL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.56, ACEL is valued correctly.
- ACEL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ACEL is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- ACEL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.81, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ACEL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ACEL is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACEL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as ACEL's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.69% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.1
EPS Next 2Y-7.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. ACEL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ACEL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
ACEL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:ACEL (4/1/2026, 1:31:09 PM)
11.08
+0.17 (+1.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)03-03 2026-03-03/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/amc
Inst Owners50.8%
Inst Owner Change1.09%
Ins Owners16.94%
Ins Owner Change0.89%
Market Cap903.80M
Revenue(TTM)1.33B
Net Income(TTM)51.47M
Analysts80
Price Target16.03 (44.68%)
Short Float %2.73%
Short Ratio3.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)48.84%
Min EPS beat(2)34.89%
Max EPS beat(2)62.78%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)31.22%
Min EPS beat(4)13.12%
Max EPS beat(4)62.78%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)19.91%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)21.62%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)14.53%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.14%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.14%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.09%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.99%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.33%
PT rev (1m)3.61%
PT rev (3m)3.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.92%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.56 | ||
| P/S | 0.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.99 | ||
| P/B | 3.35 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.46 |
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY9.93%
EPS(NY)0.88
Fwd EY7.96%
FCF(TTM)0.64
FCFY5.81%
OCF(TTM)1.85
OCFY16.69%
SpS16.32
BVpS3.31
TBVpS-1.51
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.1
Graham Number9.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.66% | ||
| ROE | 19.09% | ||
| ROCE | 11.1% | ||
| ROIC | 7.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.16% | ||
| OM | 8.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.87% | ||
| GM | 31.35% | ||
| FCFM | 3.94% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-6.74%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-20.31%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.57%
GM growth 5Y-1.19%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 125.88% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.41 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 102.01% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.64 |
F-Score8
WACC8.55%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)121.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)105.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.74%
Profit Quality(3y)122.8%
Profit Quality(5y)141.3%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.88%
EPS 3Y8.05%
EPS 5Y105.52%
EPS Q2Q%57.14%
EPS Next Y-19.81%
EPS Next 2Y-7.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.12%
Revenue growth 3Y11.13%
Revenue growth 5Y33.29%
Sales Q2Q%7.54%
Revenue Next Year5.48%
Revenue Next 2Y4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y3.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y18.67%
EBIT growth 3Y3.63%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year91.53%
EBIT Next 3Y28.98%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-3.93%
FCF growth 3Y-4.67%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y24.49%
OCF growth 3Y11.79%
OCF growth 5YN/A
ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT INC / ACEL Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT INC (ACEL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ACEL.
What is the valuation status for ACEL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT INC (ACEL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of ACEL stock?
ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT INC (ACEL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How financially healthy is ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT INC?
The financial health rating of ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT INC (ACEL) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ACEL stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT INC (ACEL) is expected to decline by -19.81% in the next year.