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GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

901.71 USD
+2.71 (+0.3%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 7:08:27 PM
902.1 USD
+0.39 (+0.04%)
After Hours: 12/23/2025, 7:08:27 PM
Fundamental Rating

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GS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. GS has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. GS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GS was profitable.
In the past year GS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years GS has 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B -10B 20B -20B

1.2 Ratios

GS has a Return On Assets of 0.88%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GS underperforms 66.81% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.77%, GS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
GS has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.13%) than 64.71% 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 7.00%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 12.45%, GS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.54% of the companies in the same industry.
GS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GS's Operating Margin of 16.70% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GS outperforms 40.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GS has declined.
GS has a Gross Margin of 40.13%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GS outperforms 44.96% of its industry peers.
GS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
GS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500B 1T 1.5T

2.2 Solvency

GS has a debt to FCF ratio of 72.29. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as GS would need 72.29 years to pay back of 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.
GS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 8.60. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GS underperforms 88.66% 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 2015 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.
GS's Current ratio of 0.31 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GS is outperformed by 81.09% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.31 indicates that GS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GS has a Quick ratio of 0.31. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GS underperforms 81.09% 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 2015 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.
GS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.36%.
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

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.
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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
GS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20 40 60 80

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

GS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.32.
GS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.50. GS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.86, 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 23.93, GS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.32
Fwd PE 15.86
GS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.15
EV/EBITDA 19.26
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)0.78
PEG (5Y)1.3
EPS Next 2Y18.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.83%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
GS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.43.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, GS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.83%

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 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

5.3 Sustainability

31.36% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GS. This is a low number and 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 2015 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 (12/23/2025, 7:08:27 PM)

After market: 902.1 +0.39 (+0.04%)

901.71

+2.71 (+0.3%)

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 Owners74.48%
Inst Owner Change-11.92%
Ins Owners0.52%
Ins Owner Change-0.76%
Market Cap270.45B
Revenue(TTM)127.21B
Net Income(TTM)15.84B
Analysts73.13
Price Target825.6 (-8.44%)
Short Float %2.26%
Short Ratio3.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.83%
Yearly Dividend14.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.24%
DP31.36%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date12-02 2025-12-02 (4)
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)2.31%
PT rev (3m)12.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.32
Fwd PE 15.86
P/S 2.13
P/FCF 17.15
P/OCF 15.12
P/B 2.18
P/tB 2.18
EV/EBITDA 19.26
EPS(TTM)49.23
EY5.46%
EPS(NY)56.87
Fwd EY6.31%
FCF(TTM)52.58
FCFY5.83%
OCF(TTM)59.64
OCFY6.61%
SpS424.14
BVpS413.43
TBVpS413.43
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)1.3
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 3 / 10 to GS.


What is the valuation status for GS stock?

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.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for GS stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) is 18.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.18.


Can you provide the financial health for GS stock?

The financial health rating of GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS) is 1 / 10.