GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT INC (GDEN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:GDEN - US3810131017 - Common Stock
22.53 USD
+0.18 (+0.81%)
Taking everything into account, GDEN scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GDEN was compared to 135 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
In the past 5 years GDEN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
GDEN has a Return On Assets (1.46%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.45%, GDEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.07% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.47%, GDEN is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GDEN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.89%. This is below the industry average of 10.67%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
GDEN has a Profit Margin (2.35%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GDEN has declined.
GDEN has a Operating Margin (6.98%) which is in line with its industry peers.
GDEN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GDEN's Gross Margin of 54.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GDEN outperforms 62.96% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GDEN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GDEN is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GDEN has less shares outstanding
GDEN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GDEN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
GDEN has an Altman-Z score of 1.31. This is a bad value and indicates that GDEN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
GDEN has a worse Altman-Z score (1.31) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
GDEN has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.67. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as GDEN would need 8.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GDEN's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.67 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GDEN outperforms 63.70% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.95 indicates that GDEN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
GDEN has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.95) than 61.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.95 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC8.26%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.12 indicates that GDEN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GDEN has a Current ratio (1.12) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that GDEN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GDEN's Quick ratio of 1.03 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GDEN outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 127.69% over the past year.
GDEN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -59.56% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, GDEN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 49.91% on average per year.
GDEN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.71% yearly.
EPS Next Y29.04%
EPS Next 2Y50.97%
EPS Next 3Y49.91%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 41.72 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GDEN.
GDEN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.53. GDEN is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.07 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GDEN.
GDEN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.04. GDEN is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GDEN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GDEN indicates a rather cheap valuation: GDEN is cheaper than 89.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 49.91% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y50.97%
EPS Next 3Y49.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.60%, GDEN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of GDEN dropped by -21.69% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
GDEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.99. GDEN pays more dividend than 91.11% of the companies in the same industry.
GDEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
5.2 History
GDEN has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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 2Y50.97%
EPS Next 3Y49.91%
NASDAQ:GDEN (10/16/2025, 12:39:11 PM)
22.53
+0.18 (+0.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners70.86%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners26.81%
Ins Owner Change6.98%
Market Cap589.38M
Analysts77.14
Price Target34.42 (52.77%)
Short Float %5.75%
Short Ratio5.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
Yearly Dividend0.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP178.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)-0.37%
PT rev (3m)-4.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-141.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.07 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.47 | ||
| P/B | 1.33 | ||
| P/tB | 1.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.1 |
EPS(TTM)0.54
EY2.4%
EPS(NY)0.77
Fwd EY3.44%
FCF(TTM)1.9
FCFY8.42%
OCF(TTM)3.48
OCFY15.44%
SpS24.84
BVpS16.95
TBVpS11.65
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.31 |
F-Score6
WACC8.26%
ROIC/WACC0.42
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 Y29.04%
EPS Next 2Y50.97%
EPS Next 3Y49.91%
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 Year29.7%
EBIT Next 3Y12.74%
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%