GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:GS • US38141G1040

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813.53 USD
+4.03 (+0.5%)
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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.

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1. GS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year GS was profitable.
  • In the past year GS has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • GS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: GS reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
GS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGS 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 2025 0 20B -20B -40B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of GS (0.90%) is worse than 64.05% of its industry peers.
  • GS's Return On Equity of 13.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GS outperforms 71.49% of its industry peers.
  • GS has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.13%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GS underperforms 65.70% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GS is significantly below the industry average of 7.14%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (1.13%) for GS is above the 3 year average (0.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.9%
ROE 13.04%
ROIC 1.13%
ROA(3y)0.73%
ROA(5y)0.88%
ROE(3y)10.3%
ROE(5y)11.86%
ROIC(3y)0.96%
ROIC(5y)1.13%
GS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • GS's Profit Margin of 13.03% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GS outperforms 47.11% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GS has declined.
  • GS has a Operating Margin (17.47%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GS has declined.
  • GS has a Gross Margin (40.20%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GS has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.47%
PM (TTM) 13.03%
GM 40.2%
OM growth 3Y-3.81%
OM growth 5Y-8.77%
PM growth 3Y-5.96%
PM growth 5Y-3.81%
GM growth 3Y-13.08%
GM growth 5Y-12.14%
GS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. GS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • GS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, GS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
GS Yearly Shares OutstandingGS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
GS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500B 1T 1.5T

2.2 Solvency

  • GS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 8.74. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 8.74, GS is doing worse than 88.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 8.74
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
GS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100B 200B

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: 81.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • GS has a Quick 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.
  • The Quick ratio of GS (0.32) is worse than 80.99% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.32
Quick Ratio 0.32
GS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200B 400B 600B 800B 1T

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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 26.49%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.50% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • GS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.38%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 17.29% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.49%
EPS 3Y19.49%
EPS 5Y10.5%
EPS Q2Q%17.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.38%
Revenue growth 3Y22.11%
Revenue growth 5Y17.29%
Sales Q2Q%-2.99%

3.2 Future

  • GS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.49% yearly.
  • GS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.66% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.82%
EPS Next 2Y14.13%
EPS Next 3Y12.43%
EPS Next 5Y10.49%
Revenue Next Year9.26%
Revenue Next 2Y6.97%
Revenue Next 3Y5.14%
Revenue Next 5Y3.66%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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.
GS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
GS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20 40 60 80 100

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4. GS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.86, the valuation of GS can be described as correct.
  • GS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.23), we can say GS is valued slightly cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.58, the valuation of GS can be described as correct.
  • GS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • GS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.28.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.86
Fwd PE 13.58
GS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.98
GS Per share dataGS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 100 -100 200 300 400

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • GS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.43% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)1.51
EPS Next 2Y14.13%
EPS Next 3Y12.43%

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5. GS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%, GS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.94, GS is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, GS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.29%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 20.67%!
  • GS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • GS has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.67%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years14
GS Yearly Dividends per shareGS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6 8 10

5.3 Sustainability

  • GS pays out 32.37% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of GS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.37%
EPS Next 2Y14.13%
EPS Next 3Y12.43%
GS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20B -20B -40B
GS Dividend Payout.GS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC

NYSE:GS (3/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 822.094 +8.56 (+1.05%)

813.53

+4.03 (+0.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)01-19
Earnings (Next)04-13
Inst Owners75.45%
Inst Owner Change1.7%
Ins Owners0.5%
Ins Owner Change-0.96%
Market Cap241.42B
Revenue(TTM)125.10B
Net Income(TTM)16.30B
Analysts72.5
Price Target981.52 (20.65%)
Short Float %2.08%
Short Ratio2.39
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.29%
Yearly Dividend17.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.67%
DP32.37%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date03-02
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)1.41%
PT rev (3m)21.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.86
Fwd PE 13.58
P/S 1.93
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.93
P/tB 1.93
EV/EBITDA 17.98
EPS(TTM)51.29
EY6.3%
EPS(NY)59.92
Fwd EY7.37%
FCF(TTM)-159.12
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-152.16
OCFYN/A
SpS421.56
BVpS421.23
TBVpS421.23
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)1.51
Graham Number697.22
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.9%
ROE 13.04%
ROCE 3.11%
ROIC 1.13%
ROICexc 1.27%
ROICexgc 1.3%
OM 17.47%
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)0.96%
ROIC(5y)1.13%
ROICexc(3y)1.11%
ROICexc(5y)1.39%
ROICexgc(3y)1.13%
ROICexgc(5y)1.4%
ROCE(3y)2.76%
ROCE(5y)3.09%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.88%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.9%
OM growth 3Y-3.81%
OM growth 5Y-8.77%
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 8.74
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 45.44
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 N/A
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)26.49%
EPS 3Y19.49%
EPS 5Y10.5%
EPS Q2Q%17.24%
EPS Next Y16.82%
EPS Next 2Y14.13%
EPS Next 3Y12.43%
EPS Next 5Y10.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.38%
Revenue growth 3Y22.11%
Revenue growth 5Y17.29%
Sales Q2Q%-2.99%
Revenue Next Year9.26%
Revenue Next 2Y6.97%
Revenue Next 3Y5.14%
Revenue Next 5Y3.66%
EBIT growth 1Y18.32%
EBIT growth 3Y17.45%
EBIT growth 5Y7%
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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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to GS.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) stock?

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the valuation of GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) is 15.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.93.


Is the dividend of GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.37%.