GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LTD (GOGL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:GOGL • BMG396372051

7.98 USD
-0.22 (-2.68%)
At close: Aug 19, 2025
8 USD
+0.02 (+0.25%)
After Hours: 8/19/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, GOGL scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GOGL was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. GOGL has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. GOGL is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GOGL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • GOGL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years GOGL 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years GOGL had a positive operating cash flow.
GOGL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGOGL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.35%, GOGL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GOGL's Return On Equity of 6.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GOGL outperforms 63.89% of its industry peers.
  • GOGL's Return On Invested Capital of 4.92% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GOGL outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GOGL is in line with the industry average of 7.59%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.35%
ROE 6.23%
ROIC 4.92%
ROA(3y)8%
ROA(5y)6.84%
ROE(3y)13.89%
ROE(5y)11.79%
ROIC(3y)7.46%
ROIC(5y)7.19%
GOGL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGOGL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

  • GOGL has a better Profit Margin (13.16%) than 63.89% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GOGL has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of GOGL (21.92%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GOGL has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of GOGL (42.48%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • GOGL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 21.92%
PM (TTM) 13.16%
GM 42.48%
OM growth 3Y-10.52%
OM growth 5Y16.22%
PM growth 3Y-19.28%
PM growth 5Y34.33%
GM growth 3Y-6.9%
GM growth 5Y1.39%
GOGL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGOGL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GOGL is still creating some value.
  • GOGL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GOGL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, GOGL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
GOGL Yearly Shares OutstandingGOGL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
GOGL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGOGL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.13, we must say that GOGL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • GOGL has a Altman-Z score of 1.13. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GOGL outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
  • GOGL has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.36. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as GOGL would need 8.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of GOGL (8.36) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • GOGL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating GOGL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.66, GOGL is not doing good in the industry: 63.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 8.36
Altman-Z 1.13
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC7.3%
GOGL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGOGL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • GOGL has a Current Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that GOGL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • GOGL has a worse Current ratio (0.81) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • GOGL has a Quick Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that GOGL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • GOGL has a worse Quick ratio (0.81) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.81
GOGL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGOGL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for GOGL have decreased strongly by -38.71% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, GOGL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 30.14% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, GOGL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.73% in the last year.
  • GOGL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.53% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.71%
EPS 3Y-23.79%
EPS 5Y30.14%
EPS Q2Q%-166.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.73%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.98%
Revenue growth 5Y6.53%
Sales Q2Q%-27.85%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, GOGL will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -6.41% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, GOGL will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-53.55%
EPS Next 2Y-3.27%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-17.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.37%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.1%
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.
GOGL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGOGL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
GOGL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGOGL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.00 indicates a correct valuation of GOGL.
  • GOGL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.32, GOGL is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.61, the valuation of GOGL can be described as very cheap.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GOGL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GOGL is cheaper than 63.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GOGL to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say GOGL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14
Fwd PE 7.61
GOGL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGOGL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • GOGL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GOGL is more expensive than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GOGL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GOGL is cheaper than 63.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.22
EV/EBITDA 8.93
GOGL Per share dataGOGL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of GOGL may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • GOGL's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.41% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y-3.27%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.03%, GOGL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • GOGL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.80. GOGL pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GOGL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.03%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GOGL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 29.94%!
  • GOGL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • GOGL has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.94%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
GOGL Yearly Dividends per shareGOGL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • GOGL pays out 184.66% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The Dividend Rate of GOGL has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP184.66%
EPS Next 2Y-3.27%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
GOGL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGOGL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M
GOGL Dividend Payout.GOGL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GOGL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LTD / GOGL FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for GOGL stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GOGL.


Can you provide the valuation status for GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LTD?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LTD (GOGL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of GOGL stock?

GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LTD (GOGL) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LTD?

The financial health rating of GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LTD (GOGL) is 2 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LTD (GOGL) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LTD (GOGL) is expected to decline by -53.55% in the next year.