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GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC (GDEN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:GDEN - US3810131017 - Common Stock

27.07 USD
+0.17 (+0.63%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:00:00 PM
27.07 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, GDEN scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GDEN was compared to 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of GDEN get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. GDEN does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GDEN was profitable.
In the past year GDEN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years GDEN 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GDEN had a positive operating cash flow.
GDEN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGDEN 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 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.53%, GDEN is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.35% of the companies in the same industry.
GDEN has a Return On Equity of 1.26%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GDEN outperforms 54.89% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of GDEN (3.09%) is worse than 60.15% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GDEN is below the industry average of 10.41%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.53%
ROE 1.26%
ROIC 3.09%
ROA(3y)9.25%
ROA(5y)5.82%
ROE(3y)27.19%
ROE(5y)9.51%
ROIC(3y)5.89%
ROIC(5y)N/A
GDEN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGDEN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

GDEN has a Profit Margin (0.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GDEN has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.17%, GDEN is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.36% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GDEN has grown nicely.
GDEN has a better Gross Margin (53.94%) than 63.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GDEN has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.17%
PM (TTM) 0.85%
GM 53.94%
OM growth 3Y-22.49%
OM growth 5Y6.45%
PM growth 3Y-19.81%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.15%
GM growth 5Y5.94%
GDEN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGDEN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GDEN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for GDEN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GDEN has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for GDEN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
GDEN Yearly Shares OutstandingGDEN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
GDEN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGDEN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.40, we must say that GDEN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
GDEN has a Altman-Z score (1.40) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GDEN is 7.81, which is on the high side as it means it would take GDEN, 7.81 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GDEN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.81. This is in the better half of the industry: GDEN outperforms 69.17% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96 indicates that GDEN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
GDEN has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.96) than 60.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.96
Debt/FCF 7.81
Altman-Z 1.4
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC8.59%
GDEN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGDEN 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 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

GDEN has a Current Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that GDEN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.10, GDEN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.15% of the companies in the same industry.
GDEN has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that GDEN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.02, GDEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 1.02
GDEN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGDEN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for GDEN have decreased strongly by -45.45% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, GDEN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -59.56% on average per year.
GDEN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -12.25%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.29% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.45%
EPS 3Y-59.56%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-200%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.25%
Revenue growth 3Y-15.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.29%
Sales Q2Q%-3.98%

3.2 Future

GDEN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 47.55% yearly.
GDEN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.54%
EPS Next 2Y54.69%
EPS Next 3Y47.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.55%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.83%
Revenue Next 3Y0.56%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
GDEN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGDEN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
GDEN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGDEN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 4 -4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 150.39, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GDEN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GDEN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.41% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GDEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.57), we can say GDEN is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.27 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GDEN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GDEN is on the same level as its industry peers.
GDEN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 24.04.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 150.39
Fwd PE 33.27
GDEN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGDEN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

GDEN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GDEN is cheaper than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GDEN indicates a rather cheap valuation: GDEN is cheaper than 90.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.05
EV/EBITDA 8.22
GDEN Per share dataGDEN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GDEN's earnings are expected to grow with 47.55% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y54.69%
EPS Next 3Y47.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.61%, GDEN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.52, GDEN pays a better dividend. On top of this GDEN pays more dividend than 91.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GDEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.61%

5.2 History

GDEN has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
GDEN Yearly Dividends per shareGDEN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

490.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GDEN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP490.79%
EPS Next 2Y54.69%
EPS Next 3Y47.55%
GDEN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGDEN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M
GDEN Dividend Payout.GDEN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GDEN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC

NASDAQ:GDEN (12/26/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

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27.07

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners73.21%
Inst Owner Change1.91%
Ins Owners26.07%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap708.42M
Revenue(TTM)643.49M
Net Income(TTM)5.45M
Analysts72.31
Price Target31.28 (15.55%)
Short Float %4.58%
Short Ratio2.02
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.61%
Yearly Dividend0.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP490.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date12-22 2025-12-22 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-186.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-367.47%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.3%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-113.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-367.47%
Max EPS beat(4)-5.3%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-68.04%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-141.78%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-103.6%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.07%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.07%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.16%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.3%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.78%
PT rev (1m)-6.36%
PT rev (3m)-9.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-19.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 150.39
Fwd PE 33.27
P/S 1.1
P/FCF 13.05
P/OCF 7.43
P/B 1.63
P/tB 2.39
EV/EBITDA 8.22
EPS(TTM)0.18
EY0.66%
EPS(NY)0.81
Fwd EY3.01%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY7.66%
OCF(TTM)3.64
OCFY13.46%
SpS24.59
BVpS16.59
TBVpS11.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.2
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.53%
ROE 1.26%
ROCE 4.21%
ROIC 3.09%
ROICexc 3.29%
ROICexgc 3.9%
OM 6.17%
PM (TTM) 0.85%
GM 53.94%
FCFM 8.44%
ROA(3y)9.25%
ROA(5y)5.82%
ROE(3y)27.19%
ROE(5y)9.51%
ROIC(3y)5.89%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)6.55%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)7.84%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.03%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-28.43%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.12%
ROICexc growth 3Y-26.95%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.75%
OM growth 3Y-22.49%
OM growth 5Y6.45%
PM growth 3Y-19.81%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.15%
GM growth 5Y5.94%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.96
Debt/FCF 7.81
Debt/EBITDA 3.21
Cap/Depr 45.41%
Cap/Sales 6.39%
Interest Coverage 1.37
Cash Conversion 73.28%
Profit Quality 995.8%
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 1.02
Altman-Z 1.4
F-Score5
WACC8.59%
ROIC/WACC0.36
Cap/Depr(3y)67.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.63%
Profit Quality(3y)72.25%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.45%
EPS 3Y-59.56%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-200%
EPS Next Y-1.54%
EPS Next 2Y54.69%
EPS Next 3Y47.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.25%
Revenue growth 3Y-15.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.29%
Sales Q2Q%-3.98%
Revenue Next Year-3.55%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.83%
Revenue Next 3Y0.56%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-28.2%
EBIT growth 3Y-34.33%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.31%
EBIT Next Year28.58%
EBIT Next 3Y12.6%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-11.88%
FCF growth 3Y-45.79%
FCF growth 5Y45.1%
OCF growth 1Y-36.92%
OCF growth 3Y-32.16%
OCF growth 5Y-4.11%

GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC / GDEN FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GDEN.


What is the valuation status of GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC (GDEN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC (GDEN). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of GDEN stock?

GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC (GDEN) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


How financially healthy is GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC?

The financial health rating of GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC (GDEN) is 5 / 10.


Is the dividend of GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC (GDEN) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 490.79%.