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GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC (GDEN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:GDEN - US3810131017 - Common Stock

24.4 USD
-0.41 (-1.65%)
Last: 9/12/2025, 8:00:01 PM
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After Hours: 9/12/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

GDEN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. GDEN has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. GDEN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GDEN had positive earnings in the past year.
GDEN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GDEN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

GDEN has a Return On Assets of 1.46%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GDEN outperforms 40.60% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.45%, GDEN is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.38% of the companies in the same industry.
GDEN's Return On Invested Capital of 3.47% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GDEN is outperformed by 60.90% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GDEN is significantly below the industry average of 15.68%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.46%
ROE 3.45%
ROIC 3.47%
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's Profit Margin of 2.35% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GDEN outperforms 44.36% of its industry peers.
GDEN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GDEN's Operating Margin of 6.98% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GDEN outperforms 45.86% of its industry peers.
GDEN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 54.18%, GDEN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
GDEN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.98%
PM (TTM) 2.35%
GM 54.18%
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.
GDEN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
GDEN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GDEN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 1.36, we must say that GDEN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
GDEN has a Altman-Z score (1.36) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GDEN is 8.67, which is on the high side as it means it would take GDEN, 8.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GDEN's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.67 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GDEN outperforms 64.66% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.95 indicates that GDEN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.95, GDEN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.95
Debt/FCF 8.67
Altman-Z 1.36
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC9.11%
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 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that GDEN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GDEN's Current ratio of 1.12 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GDEN outperforms 59.40% of its industry peers.
GDEN has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that GDEN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GDEN has a Quick ratio of 1.03. This is in the better half of the industry: GDEN outperforms 60.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 1.03
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

GDEN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 127.69%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for GDEN have been decreasing by -59.56% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, GDEN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -21.68% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.29% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)127.69%
EPS 3Y-59.56%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%750%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-15.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.29%
Sales Q2Q%-2.22%

3.2 Future

GDEN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 50.80% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.71% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y26.79%
EPS Next 2Y50.74%
EPS Next 3Y50.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.58%
Revenue Next 3Y0.71%
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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 45.19, the valuation of GDEN can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GDEN is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GDEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say GDEN is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.58, the valuation of GDEN can be described as expensive.
GDEN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
GDEN is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.19
Fwd PE 31.58
GDEN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGDEN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GDEN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GDEN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GDEN is cheaper than 87.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.86
EV/EBITDA 7.5
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GDEN's earnings are expected to grow with 50.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.69
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y50.74%
EPS Next 3Y50.8%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GDEN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.03%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.93, GDEN pays a better dividend. On top of this GDEN pays more dividend than 90.23% 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 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.03%

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

178.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GDEN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP178.95%
EPS Next 2Y50.74%
EPS Next 3Y50.8%
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 (9/12/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 24.4 0 (0%)

24.4

-0.41 (-1.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners72.46%
Inst Owner Change0.1%
Ins Owners26.53%
Ins Owner Change5.53%
Market Cap638.30M
Analysts77.14
Price Target34.55 (41.6%)
Short Float %5.9%
Short Ratio5.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.03%
Yearly Dividend0.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP178.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-25 2025-09-25 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-16.87%
Min EPS beat(2)-28.43%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.3%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)13.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-53.76%
Max EPS beat(4)139.77%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-155%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-113.38%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-79.05%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.67%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.58%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.62%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.9%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.16%
PT rev (1m)-3.9%
PT rev (3m)-4.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-59.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-124.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-23.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.19
Fwd PE 31.58
P/S 0.98
P/FCF 12.86
P/OCF 7.01
P/B 1.44
P/tB 2.09
EV/EBITDA 7.5
EPS(TTM)0.54
EY2.21%
EPS(NY)0.77
Fwd EY3.17%
FCF(TTM)1.9
FCFY7.78%
OCF(TTM)3.48
OCFY14.26%
SpS24.84
BVpS16.95
TBVpS11.65
PEG (NY)1.69
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.46%
ROE 3.45%
ROCE 4.73%
ROIC 3.47%
ROICexc 3.67%
ROICexgc 4.33%
OM 6.98%
PM (TTM) 2.35%
GM 54.18%
FCFM 7.64%
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y-28.43%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.95
Debt/FCF 8.67
Debt/EBITDA 3.12
Cap/Depr 45.87%
Cap/Sales 6.37%
Interest Coverage 1.54
Cash Conversion 67.13%
Profit Quality 324.92%
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 1.03
Altman-Z 1.36
F-Score6
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC0.38
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)127.69%
EPS 3Y-59.56%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%750%
EPS Next Y26.79%
EPS Next 2Y50.74%
EPS Next 3Y50.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-15.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.29%
Sales Q2Q%-2.22%
Revenue Next Year-3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.58%
Revenue Next 3Y0.71%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-31.97%
EBIT growth 3Y-34.33%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.31%
EBIT Next Year32.77%
EBIT Next 3Y14.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-34.43%
FCF growth 3Y-45.79%
FCF growth 5Y45.1%
OCF growth 1Y-43.11%
OCF growth 3Y-32.16%
OCF growth 5Y-4.11%