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GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GS - US38141G1040 - Common Stock

938.98 USD
+4.15 (+0.44%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
939.878 USD
+0.9 (+0.1%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GS. GS was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. GS may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. GS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. GS also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GS had positive earnings in the past year.
GS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years GS has always been profitable.
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 0 10B -10B 20B -20B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.88%, GS is doing worse than 66.38% of the companies in the same industry.
GS's Return On Equity of 12.77% 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 65.53% of its industry peers.
GS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.90%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.17%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.13%) for GS is above the 3 year average (0.90%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.88%
ROE 12.77%
ROIC 1.13%
ROA(3y)0.68%
ROA(5y)0.85%
ROE(3y)9.01%
ROE(5y)11.11%
ROIC(3y)0.9%
ROIC(5y)1.18%
GS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

GS has a Profit Margin of 12.45%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GS outperforms 44.68% of its industry peers.
GS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 16.70%, GS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.43% of the companies in the same industry.
GS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GS's Gross Margin of 40.13% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GS outperforms 42.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GS has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.7%
PM (TTM) 12.45%
GM 40.13%
OM growth 3Y-29.54%
OM growth 5Y-5.46%
PM growth 3Y-31.06%
PM growth 5Y-5.81%
GM growth 3Y-24.01%
GM growth 5Y-9.99%
GS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GS has less shares outstanding
GS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
GS Yearly Shares OutstandingGS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 500B 1T 1.5T

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of GS is 72.29, which is on the high side as it means it would take GS, 72.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GS has a Debt to FCF ratio (72.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 8.60 is on the high side and indicates that GS has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GS (8.60) is worse than 86.81% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 8.6
Debt/FCF 72.29
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 0 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.31 indicates that GS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.31, GS is not doing good in the industry: 80.85% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GS has a Quick Ratio of 0.31. 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 (0.31) is worse than 80.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.31
Quick Ratio 0.31
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 200B 400B 600B 800B 1T

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 44.45% over the past year.
GS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.07% yearly.
GS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.36%.
Measured over the past years, GS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.23% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.45%
EPS 3Y-11.93%
EPS 5Y14.07%
EPS Q2Q%45.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.36%
Revenue growth 3Y24.97%
Revenue growth 5Y18.23%
Sales Q2Q%19.57%

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 13.33% yearly.
GS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y23.5%
EPS Next 2Y18.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.2%
EPS Next 5Y13.33%
Revenue Next Year13.42%
Revenue Next 2Y9.32%
Revenue Next 3Y7.63%
Revenue Next 5Y4.85%

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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.07 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, GS is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.51, the valuation of GS can be described as correct.
GS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92, GS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.07
Fwd PE 16.51
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 73.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GS is valued a bit cheaper than 62.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.86
EV/EBITDA 19.77
GS Per share dataGS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GS's earnings are expected to grow with 16.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)1.36
EPS Next 2Y18.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.74%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.19, GS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, GS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.74%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of GS grows each year by 19.24%, which is quite nice.
GS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
GS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.24%
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 2 4 6 8 10

5.3 Sustainability

GS pays out 31.36% 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.
DP31.36%
EPS Next 2Y18.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.2%
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 0 10B -10B 20B -20B
GS Dividend Payout.GS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC

NYSE:GS (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 939.878 +0.9 (+0.1%)

938.98

+4.15 (+0.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-14 2025-10-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-15 2026-01-15/bmo
Inst Owners74.56%
Inst Owner Change0.27%
Ins Owners0.52%
Ins Owner Change-0.76%
Market Cap281.63B
Revenue(TTM)127.21B
Net Income(TTM)15.84B
Analysts73.13
Price Target825.6 (-12.07%)
Short Float %2.38%
Short Ratio3.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.74%
Yearly Dividend14.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.24%
DP31.36%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.66%
Min EPS beat(2)8.14%
Max EPS beat(2)11.18%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)17.85%
Min EPS beat(4)8.14%
Max EPS beat(4)41.07%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)21.62%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)12.01%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.57%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.15%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.67%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.68%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)17.49%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)20.62%
PT rev (1m)2.2%
PT rev (3m)10.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.07
Fwd PE 16.51
P/S 2.21
P/FCF 17.86
P/OCF 15.74
P/B 2.27
P/tB 2.27
EV/EBITDA 19.77
EPS(TTM)49.23
EY5.24%
EPS(NY)56.87
Fwd EY6.06%
FCF(TTM)52.58
FCFY5.6%
OCF(TTM)59.64
OCFY6.35%
SpS424.14
BVpS413.43
TBVpS413.43
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)1.36
Graham Number676.72
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.88%
ROE 12.77%
ROCE 3.09%
ROIC 1.13%
ROICexc 1.27%
ROICexgc 1.31%
OM 16.7%
PM (TTM) 12.45%
GM 40.13%
FCFM 12.4%
ROA(3y)0.68%
ROA(5y)0.85%
ROE(3y)9.01%
ROE(5y)11.11%
ROIC(3y)0.9%
ROIC(5y)1.18%
ROICexc(3y)1.1%
ROICexc(5y)1.47%
ROICexgc(3y)1.11%
ROICexgc(5y)1.48%
ROCE(3y)2.51%
ROCE(5y)3.11%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-19.38%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.39%
OM growth 3Y-29.54%
OM growth 5Y-5.46%
PM growth 3Y-31.06%
PM growth 5Y-5.81%
GM growth 3Y-24.01%
GM growth 5Y-9.99%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 8.6
Debt/FCF 72.29
Debt/EBITDA 45.6
Cap/Depr 98.42%
Cap/Sales 1.67%
Interest Coverage 0.31
Cash Conversion 76.45%
Profit Quality 99.56%
Current Ratio 0.31
Quick Ratio 0.31
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)95.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)170.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.45%
EPS 3Y-11.93%
EPS 5Y14.07%
EPS Q2Q%45.83%
EPS Next Y23.5%
EPS Next 2Y18.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.2%
EPS Next 5Y13.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.36%
Revenue growth 3Y24.97%
Revenue growth 5Y18.23%
Sales Q2Q%19.57%
Revenue Next Year13.42%
Revenue Next 2Y9.32%
Revenue Next 3Y7.63%
Revenue Next 5Y4.85%
EBIT growth 1Y32.76%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.94%
EBIT growth 5Y11.78%
EBIT Next Year1.64%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y179.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y202.86%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC / GS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 19.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.27.


Is the dividend of GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 31.36%.