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GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORT (GOF) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview

NYSE:GOF - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US40167F1012 - Currency: USD

14.42  +0.11 (+0.77%)

After market: 14.43 +0.01 (+0.07%)

Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to GOF. GOF was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. GOF may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. GOF is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GOF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year GOF had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years GOF reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In multiple years GOF reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
GOF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGOF 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 0 100M -100M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

The 3 year average ROIC (2.91%) for GOF is below the current ROIC(3.66%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.89%
ROE -1.12%
ROIC 3.66%
ROA(3y)1.26%
ROA(5y)0.54%
ROE(3y)2.78%
ROE(5y)1.37%
ROIC(3y)2.91%
ROIC(5y)3.26%
GOF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGOF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5 -5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GOF has declined.
GOF's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 66.89%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 66.96%
OM growth 3Y-6.31%
OM growth 5Y-3.57%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.45%
GM growth 5Y-3.74%
GOF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGOF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100 -100 200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, GOF has more shares outstanding
GOF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
GOF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
GOF Yearly Shares OutstandingGOF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
GOF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGOF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

GOF has an Altman-Z score of 3.64. This indicates that GOF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
GOF has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.50. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as GOF would need 2.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GOF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 2.5
Altman-Z 3.64
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
GOF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGOF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.10 indicates that GOF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 0.10 indicates that GOF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.1
Quick Ratio 0.1
GOF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGOF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 151.52% over the past year.
GOF shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 33.32%.
The Revenue has been growing by 28.14% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)151.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%216.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)33.32%
Revenue growth 3Y43.14%
Revenue growth 5Y28.14%
Sales Q2Q%28.86%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
GOF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGOF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.17, the valuation of GOF can be described as rather expensive.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.92. GOF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.17
Fwd PE N/A
GOF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGOF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.03
EV/EBITDA N/A
GOF Per share dataGOF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GOF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.98%, which is a nice return.
GOF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.51.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.98%

5.2 History

The dividend of GOF decreases each year by -0.59%.
GOF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
GOF has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years16
GOF Yearly Dividends per shareGOF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

GOF has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-1307.41%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
GOF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGOF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M -200M

GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORT

NYSE:GOF (4/25/2025, 4:10:03 PM)

After market: 14.43 +0.01 (+0.07%)

14.42

+0.11 (+0.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)01-31 2025-01-31
Earnings (Next)07-31 2025-07-31
Inst Owners16.72%
Inst Owner Change1.34%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.34B
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.84%
Short Ratio2.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.98%
Yearly Dividend1.93
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.59%
DP-1307.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date04-15 2025-04-15 (0.1821)
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.17
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 18.57
P/FCF 17.03
P/OCF 17.03
P/B 1.59
P/tB 1.59
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.84
EY5.83%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY5.87%
OCF(TTM)0.85
OCFY5.87%
SpS0.78
BVpS9.07
TBVpS9.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.89%
ROE -1.12%
ROCE 5.51%
ROIC 3.66%
ROICexc 3.67%
ROICexgc 3.67%
OM 66.89%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 66.96%
FCFM 109.02%
ROA(3y)1.26%
ROA(5y)0.54%
ROE(3y)2.78%
ROE(5y)1.37%
ROIC(3y)2.91%
ROIC(5y)3.26%
ROICexc(3y)2.92%
ROICexc(5y)3.27%
ROICexgc(3y)2.92%
ROICexgc(5y)3.29%
ROCE(3y)4.68%
ROCE(5y)4.8%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.83%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-3.41%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.39%
OM growth 3Y-6.31%
OM growth 5Y-3.57%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.45%
GM growth 5Y-3.74%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 2.5
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 5.08
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.1
Quick Ratio 0.1
Altman-Z 3.64
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)151.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%216.96%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)33.32%
Revenue growth 3Y43.14%
Revenue growth 5Y28.14%
Sales Q2Q%28.86%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y36.79%
EBIT growth 3Y34.1%
EBIT growth 5Y23.56%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y91.24%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y58.84%
OCF growth 1Y91.24%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y58.84%