GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:GS • US38141G1040
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This GS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- GS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year GS has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years GS has always been profitable.
- In multiple years GS reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of GS (0.90%) is worse than 63.33% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.04%, GS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- GS has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.12%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GS underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- GS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.95%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.28%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (0.95%) for GS is below the current ROIC(1.12%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.9% | ||
| ROE | 13.04% | ||
| ROIC | 1.12% |
ROA(3y)0.73%
ROA(5y)0.88%
ROE(3y)10.3%
ROE(5y)11.86%
ROIC(3y)0.95%
ROIC(5y)1.13%
1.3 Margins
- GS has a Profit Margin (13.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GS has declined.
- With a Operating Margin value of 17.53%, GS is not doing good in the industry: 61.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- GS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- GS has a Gross Margin of 40.20%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GS outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
- GS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.03% | ||
| GM | 40.2% |
OM growth 3Y-3.7%
OM growth 5Y-8.71%
PM growth 3Y-5.96%
PM growth 5Y-3.81%
GM growth 3Y-13.08%
GM growth 5Y-12.14%
2. GS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- GS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- GS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- GS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.18, we must say that GS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of -0.18, GS is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- GS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 9.16. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of GS (9.16) is worse than 88.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 9.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.18 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- GS has a Current Ratio of 0.32. This is a bad value and indicates that GS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.32, GS is not doing good in the industry: 82.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.32 indicates that GS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of GS (0.32) is worse than 82.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.32 |
3. GS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- GS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 26.99%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, GS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.50% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, GS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.28% in the last year.
- GS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.29% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.99%
EPS 3Y19.49%
EPS 5Y10.5%
EPS Q2Q%24.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.28%
Revenue growth 3Y22.11%
Revenue growth 5Y17.29%
Sales Q2Q%14.37%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, GS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.49% on average per year.
- GS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.66% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.91%
EPS Next 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y12.39%
EPS Next 5Y10.49%
Revenue Next Year8.97%
Revenue Next 2Y6.88%
Revenue Next 3Y5.11%
Revenue Next 5Y3.66%
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 stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. GS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- GS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.02.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GS is on the same level as its industry peers.
- GS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- GS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.92.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GS is on the same level as its industry peers.
- GS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.62.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GS is cheaper than 74.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.63 |
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 GS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.39% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)1.62
EPS Next 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y12.39%
5. GS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.94%, GS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.46, GS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, GS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of GS grows each year by 20.80%, which is quite nice.
- GS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- GS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.8%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years15
5.3 Sustainability
- GS pays out 32.37% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- GS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.37%
EPS Next 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y12.39%
GS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
931.3
-3.54 (-0.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)04-13 2026-04-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-14 2026-07-14/bmo
Inst Owners75.93%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners0.48%
Ins Owner Change-0.96%
Market Cap274.72B
Revenue(TTM)127.86B
Net Income(TTM)16.30B
Analysts72.5
Price Target953.23 (2.35%)
Short Float %2.2%
Short Ratio2.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% |
Yearly Dividend17.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.8%
DP32.37%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date06-01 2026-06-01 (4.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.34%
Min EPS beat(2)8.14%
Max EPS beat(2)16.53%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.71%
Min EPS beat(4)8.14%
Max EPS beat(4)16.53%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)17.25%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)16.82%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)12.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.58%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.15%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.8%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)9.75%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)19.58%
PT rev (1m)-2.88%
PT rev (3m)5.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.92 | ||
| P/S | 2.2 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 2.2 | ||
| P/tB | 2.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.63 |
EPS(TTM)54.72
EY5.88%
EPS(NY)66.9
Fwd EY7.18%
FCF(TTM)-160.07
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-153.07
OCFYN/A
SpS424.07
BVpS423.65
TBVpS400.63
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)1.62
Graham Number722.216 (-22.45%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.9% | ||
| ROE | 13.04% | ||
| ROCE | 3.2% | ||
| ROIC | 1.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.26% | ||
| OM | 17.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.03% | ||
| GM | 40.2% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)0.73%
ROA(5y)0.88%
ROE(3y)10.3%
ROE(5y)11.86%
ROIC(3y)0.95%
ROIC(5y)1.13%
ROICexc(3y)1.1%
ROICexc(5y)1.38%
ROICexgc(3y)1.11%
ROICexgc(5y)1.39%
ROCE(3y)2.79%
ROCE(5y)3.11%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.63%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.18%
OM growth 3Y-3.7%
OM growth 5Y-8.71%
PM growth 3Y-5.96%
PM growth 5Y-3.81%
GM growth 3Y-13.08%
GM growth 5Y-12.14%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 9.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 47.5 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.65% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.18 |
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)76.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)122.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.99%
EPS 3Y19.49%
EPS 5Y10.5%
EPS Q2Q%24.29%
EPS Next Y16.91%
EPS Next 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y12.39%
EPS Next 5Y10.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.28%
Revenue growth 3Y22.11%
Revenue growth 5Y17.29%
Sales Q2Q%14.37%
Revenue Next Year8.97%
Revenue Next 2Y6.88%
Revenue Next 3Y5.11%
Revenue Next 5Y3.66%
EBIT growth 1Y18.73%
EBIT growth 3Y17.59%
EBIT growth 5Y7.08%
EBIT Next Year-8.23%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-208.55%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-241.76%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC / GS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
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The financial health rating of GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) is 1 / 10.
Is the dividend of GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.37%.