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GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

955.47 USD
+7.03 (+0.74%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
955.97 USD
+0.5 (+0.05%)
After Hours: 1/6/2026, 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. Both the profitability and financial health of GS have multiple concerns. 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.
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 0 10B -10B 20B -20B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of GS (0.88%) is worse than 66.38% of its industry peers.
GS has a better Return On Equity (12.77%) than 71.49% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.13%, GS is doing worse than 65.53% of the companies in the same industry.
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 (0.90%), 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 (12.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GS has declined.
GS has a Operating Margin of 16.70%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GS outperforms 40.43% of its industry peers.
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

Compared to 1 year ago, GS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, GS has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for GS is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 72.29, GS is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.94% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 8.60 is on the high side and indicates that GS has dependencies on debt financing.
GS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 8.60. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GS underperforms 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

GS has a Current 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.
GS has a worse Current ratio (0.31) than 80.85% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.31 indicates that GS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.31, GS is doing worse than 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
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

GS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 44.45%, 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 14.07% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, GS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.36% in the last year.
GS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.23% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, GS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.33% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.85% on average per year.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
GS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 20 40 60 80

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.41, the valuation of GS can be described as rather expensive.
GS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.17, GS is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.80, which indicates a correct valuation of GS.
GS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.79), we can say GS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.41
Fwd PE 16.8
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

73.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
62.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.17
EV/EBITDA 19.89
GS Per share dataGS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 100 200 300 400

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GS's 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)0.83
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y18.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.83%, which is a nice return.
GS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.39.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, GS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.83%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of GS grows each year by 19.24%, which is quite nice.
GS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)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.
GS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. 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 (1/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 955.97 +0.5 (+0.05%)

955.47

+7.03 (+0.74%)

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/amc
Inst Owners74.56%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.52%
Ins Owner Change-0.76%
Market Cap286.57B
Revenue(TTM)127.21B
Net Income(TTM)15.84B
Analysts73.13
Price Target825.6 (-13.59%)
Short Float %2.38%
Short Ratio3.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.83%
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)12.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.41
Fwd PE 16.8
P/S 2.25
P/FCF 18.17
P/OCF 16.02
P/B 2.31
P/tB 2.31
EV/EBITDA 19.89
EPS(TTM)49.23
EY5.15%
EPS(NY)56.87
Fwd EY5.95%
FCF(TTM)52.58
FCFY5.5%
OCF(TTM)59.64
OCFY6.24%
SpS424.14
BVpS413.43
TBVpS413.43
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)1.38
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 19.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.31.


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%.