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PLAYAGS INC (AGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:AGS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US72814N1046 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

12.09  +0.01 (+0.08%)

After market: 12.09 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, AGS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AGS was compared to 136 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While AGS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AGS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AGS was profitable.
AGS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: AGS reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years AGS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
AGS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAGS 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 50M -50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

AGS has a better Return On Assets (7.38%) than 77.94% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of AGS (46.44%) is better than 92.65% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.06%, AGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
AGS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.96%. This is significantly below the industry average of 15.70%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.06%) for AGS is above the 3 year average (6.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.38%
ROE 46.44%
ROIC 11.06%
ROA(3y)1.89%
ROA(5y)-1.79%
ROE(3y)8.99%
ROE(5y)-37.22%
ROIC(3y)6.96%
ROIC(5y)N/A
AGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200 -400

1.3 Margins

AGS has a better Profit Margin (10.67%) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of AGS (18.88%) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
AGS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 70.30%, AGS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
AGS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.88%
PM (TTM) 10.67%
GM 70.3%
OM growth 3Y28.67%
OM growth 5Y13.32%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.43%
AGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AGS is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AGS has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for AGS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AGS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
AGS Yearly Shares OutstandingAGS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
AGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

AGS has an Altman-Z score of 1.24. This is a bad value and indicates that AGS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of AGS (1.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AGS is 18.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take AGS, 18.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AGS has a Debt to FCF ratio (18.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
AGS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.70. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of AGS (4.70) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.7
Debt/FCF 18.32
Altman-Z 1.24
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC9.86%
AGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.71 indicates that AGS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.71, AGS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.59% of the companies in the same industry.
AGS has a Quick Ratio of 3.03. This indicates that AGS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
AGS has a better Quick ratio (3.03) than 96.32% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.71
Quick Ratio 3.03
AGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

AGS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11900.00%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has grown by 37.67% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.32% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11900%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%125750%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.67%
Revenue growth 3Y14.99%
Revenue growth 5Y5.32%
Sales Q2Q%9.38%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -6.96% on average over the next years.
AGS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y-29.75%
EPS Next 2Y-10.47%
EPS Next 3Y-6.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.33%
Revenue Next 2Y5.14%
Revenue Next 3Y4.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

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.
AGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
AGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.08, the valuation of AGS can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AGS indicates a rather cheap valuation: AGS is cheaper than 90.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.79, AGS is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.34, AGS is valued correctly.
AGS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AGS is cheaper than 77.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.38, AGS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.08
Fwd PE 14.34
AGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AGS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AGS is valued a bit cheaper than 77.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.02
EV/EBITDA 5.82
AGS Per share dataAGS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of AGS may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as AGS's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.47%
EPS Next 3Y-6.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for AGS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

PLAYAGS INC

NYSE:AGS (4/25/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 12.09 0 (0%)

12.09

+0.01 (+0.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)03-06 2025-03-06/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2025-05-07/amc
Inst Owners83.61%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners3.75%
Ins Owner Change-1.73%
Market Cap498.83M
Analysts46.67
Price Target12.75 (5.46%)
Short Float %1.81%
Short Ratio1.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)266.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-52.09%
Max EPS beat(2)585.95%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)202.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-91.02%
Max EPS beat(4)585.95%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)161.38%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)149.26%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)110.3%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.49%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.61%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.52%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.29%
Revenue beat(16)16
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.36%
PT rev (1m)-1.32%
PT rev (3m)-0.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)15.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.83%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.96%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.08
Fwd PE 14.34
P/S 1.02
P/FCF 17.02
P/OCF 4.93
P/B 4.42
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.82
EPS(TTM)1.2
EY9.93%
EPS(NY)0.84
Fwd EY6.97%
FCF(TTM)0.71
FCFY5.88%
OCF(TTM)2.45
OCFY20.3%
SpS11.9
BVpS2.73
TBVpS-6.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.38%
ROE 46.44%
ROCE 14%
ROIC 11.06%
ROICexc 11.74%
ROICexgc 32.96%
OM 18.88%
PM (TTM) 10.67%
GM 70.3%
FCFM 5.97%
ROA(3y)1.89%
ROA(5y)-1.79%
ROE(3y)8.99%
ROE(5y)-37.22%
ROIC(3y)6.96%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.46%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)24.25%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.81%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y25.89%
ROICexcg growth 5Y13.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y44.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.89%
OM growth 3Y28.67%
OM growth 5Y13.32%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.43%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.7
Debt/FCF 18.32
Debt/EBITDA 3.1
Cap/Depr 91.45%
Cap/Sales 14.66%
Interest Coverage 1.8
Cash Conversion 59.1%
Profit Quality 55.99%
Current Ratio 3.71
Quick Ratio 3.03
Altman-Z 1.24
F-Score8
WACC9.86%
ROIC/WACC1.12
Cap/Depr(3y)87.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)19.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11900%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%125750%
EPS Next Y-29.75%
EPS Next 2Y-10.47%
EPS Next 3Y-6.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.67%
Revenue growth 3Y14.99%
Revenue growth 5Y5.32%
Sales Q2Q%9.38%
Revenue Next Year5.33%
Revenue Next 2Y5.14%
Revenue Next 3Y4.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y57.5%
EBIT growth 3Y47.96%
EBIT growth 5Y19.35%
EBIT Next Year159.73%
EBIT Next 3Y42.74%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y20.74%
FCF growth 3Y3.03%
FCF growth 5Y11.62%
OCF growth 1Y17.46%
OCF growth 3Y8.93%
OCF growth 5Y2.85%