GAMEHOST INC (GH.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:GH - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA36468B1040 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, GH scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GH was compared to 19 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. GH scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. GH is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. These ratings could make GH a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GH was profitable.
GH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years GH has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GH had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GH has a better Return On Assets (11.64%) than 94.74% of its industry peers.
GH has a Return On Equity of 17.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GH outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of GH (14.18%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GH is significantly above the industry average of 6.86%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.18%) for GH is above the 3 year average (12.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.64% | ||
| ROE | 17.63% | ||
| ROIC | 14.18% |
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
The Profit Margin of GH (24.44%) is better than 84.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GH has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of GH (34.43%) is better than 84.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GH has remained more or less at the same level.
GH has a Gross Margin (39.70%) which is in line with its industry peers.
GH's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 34.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.44% | ||
| GM | 39.7% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GH is creating 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 3.40 indicates that GH is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.40, GH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GH is 1.87, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GH, only 1.87 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.87, GH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
GH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GH (0.28) is better than 68.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.4 |
ROIC/WACC2.01
WACC7.07%
2.3 Liquidity
GH has a Current Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that GH is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 0.99, GH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
GH has a Quick Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that GH is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.95, GH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for GH is rather negative, while it does have 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 | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GH shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.34%.
GH shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.01% yearly.
GH shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.18%.
Measured over the past years, GH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.92% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.34%
EPS 3Y56.85%
EPS 5Y8.01%
EPS Q2Q%18.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.18%
Revenue growth 3Y35.25%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%3.29%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, GH will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.52% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GH will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.13%
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.48%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 decreasing.
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
GH is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.79.
GH's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GH is cheaper than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
GH is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.55, which indicates a correct valuation of GH.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GH is valued cheaper than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.60, GH is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GH's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GH is cheaper than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates GH does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of GH may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.09
PEG (5Y)1.6
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.98%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.41, GH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, GH pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.98% |
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 54.13% 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.
DP54.13%
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:GH (6/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
12.28
+0.14 (+1.15%)
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 Cap256.77M
Analysts84.44
Price Target14.28 (16.29%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.98% |
Yearly Dividend0.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.63%
DP54.13%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.34%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.55 | ||
| P/S | 3.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.11 | ||
| P/B | 2.23 | ||
| P/tB | 6.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.69 |
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY7.82%
EPS(NY)0.98
Fwd EY7.97%
FCF(TTM)1.18
FCFY9.58%
OCF(TTM)1.22
OCFY9.9%
SpS3.97
BVpS5.51
TBVpS1.83
PEG (NY)4.09
PEG (5Y)1.6
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.64% | ||
| ROE | 17.63% | ||
| ROCE | 18.43% | ||
| ROIC | 14.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.68% | ||
| OM | 34.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.44% | ||
| GM | 39.7% | ||
| FCFM | 29.62% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.87 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 19.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.96% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 14.94 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.4 |
F-Score7
WACC7.07%
ROIC/WACC2.01
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)-3.34%
EPS 3Y56.85%
EPS 5Y8.01%
EPS Q2Q%18.18%
EPS Next Y3.13%
EPS Next 2Y-0.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.18%
Revenue growth 3Y35.25%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%3.29%
Revenue Next Year0.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.48%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.69%
EBIT growth 3Y42.32%
EBIT growth 5Y4.53%
EBIT Next Year23.41%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y33.52%
FCF growth 3Y116.13%
FCF growth 5Y4.98%
OCF growth 1Y22.45%
OCF growth 3Y32.28%
OCF growth 5Y5.2%