GAMEHOST INC (GH.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:GH - CA36468B1040 - Common Stock
11.6 CAD
-0.15 (-1.28%)
Taking everything into account, GH scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GH was compared to 18 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making GH a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. GH has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. These ratings could make GH a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GH was profitable.
In the past year GH had a positive cash flow from operations.
GH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years GH had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GH's Return On Assets of 11.84% is amongst the best of the industry. GH outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.07%, GH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of GH (14.53%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
GH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.99%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.35%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.53%) for GH is above the 3 year average (12.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.84% | ||
| ROE | 18.07% | ||
| ROIC | 14.53% |
ROA(3y)9.95%
ROA(5y)7.17%
ROE(3y)16.26%
ROE(5y)11.79%
ROIC(3y)12.99%
ROIC(5y)9.72%
1.3 Margins
GH has a better Profit Margin (24.89%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GH has remained more or less at the same level.
GH has a better Operating Margin (34.90%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
GH's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
GH's Gross Margin of 40.13% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GH outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GH has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 34.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.89% | ||
| GM | 40.13% |
OM growth 3Y5.22%
OM growth 5Y0.6%
PM growth 3Y12.36%
PM growth 5Y1.17%
GM growth 3Y15.87%
GM growth 5Y0.37%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GH is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GH has less shares outstanding
GH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GH has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.23 indicates that GH is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of GH (3.23) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GH is 1.85, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GH, only 1.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GH (1.85) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that GH is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.28, GH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.8
WACC8.08%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that GH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GH (0.96) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GH has a Quick Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that GH is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of GH (0.93) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GH does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.08%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.01% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
GH shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.00%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.92% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.08%
EPS 3Y56.85%
EPS 5Y8.01%
EPS Q2Q%12.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0%
Revenue growth 3Y35.25%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%2.3%
3.2 Future
GH is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.52% yearly.
GH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.13%
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.2%
Revenue Next 2Y0.18%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.72, the valuation of GH can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GH is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.27, GH is valued rather cheaply.
GH is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.85.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
GH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.77.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of GH may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.75
PEG (5Y)1.46
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.11%, GH is a good candidate for dividend investing.
GH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.18. GH pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
GH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.11% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GH decreases each year by -6.63%.
GH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
GH has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.63%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
GH pays out 55.61% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
GH's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP55.61%
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:GH (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.6
-0.15 (-1.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners13.11%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners37.23%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap239.89M
Analysts84.44
Price Target14.79 (27.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.11% |
Yearly Dividend0.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.63%
DP55.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)3.57%
PT rev (3m)3.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.85 | ||
| P/S | 2.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.19 | ||
| P/B | 2.08 | ||
| P/tB | 6.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.12 |
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY8.53%
EPS(NY)0.98
Fwd EY8.44%
FCF(TTM)1.2
FCFY10.34%
OCF(TTM)1.26
OCFY10.88%
SpS4.04
BVpS5.57
TBVpS1.85
PEG (NY)3.75
PEG (5Y)1.46
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.84% | ||
| ROE | 18.07% | ||
| ROCE | 18.88% | ||
| ROIC | 14.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.12% | ||
| ROICexgc | 36.03% | ||
| OM | 34.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.89% | ||
| GM | 40.13% | ||
| FCFM | 29.69% |
ROA(3y)9.95%
ROA(5y)7.17%
ROE(3y)16.26%
ROE(5y)11.79%
ROIC(3y)12.99%
ROIC(5y)9.72%
ROICexc(3y)14.35%
ROICexc(5y)10.71%
ROICexgc(3y)32.32%
ROICexgc(5y)23.95%
ROCE(3y)16.88%
ROCE(5y)12.63%
ROICexcg growth 3Y42.65%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y42.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.22%
OM growth 3Y5.22%
OM growth 5Y0.6%
PM growth 3Y12.36%
PM growth 5Y1.17%
GM growth 3Y15.87%
GM growth 5Y0.37%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 17.59 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 119.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.23 |
F-Score8
WACC8.08%
ROIC/WACC1.8
Cap/Depr(3y)28.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.32%
Profit Quality(3y)126.06%
Profit Quality(5y)109.11%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.08%
EPS 3Y56.85%
EPS 5Y8.01%
EPS Q2Q%12.66%
EPS Next Y3.13%
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0%
Revenue growth 3Y35.25%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%2.3%
Revenue Next Year1.2%
Revenue Next 2Y0.18%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.52%
EBIT growth 3Y42.32%
EBIT growth 5Y4.53%
EBIT Next Year23.41%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y22.29%
FCF growth 3Y116.13%
FCF growth 5Y4.98%
OCF growth 1Y17.4%
OCF growth 3Y32.28%
OCF growth 5Y5.2%