GDEN

Based on Golden Entertainment, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Golden Entertainment do?

Golden Entertainment owns and operates casinos, casino resorts, and a distributed gaming network across Nevada and Maryland. It also runs traditional taverns and places gaming devices in everyday retail and hospitality locations like bars and convenience stores.

Does GDEN pay dividends?

Yes, Golden Entertainment pays a regular dividend. However, given the company's Weak Risk pillar rating, investors should assess whether the payout is sustainable relative to the company's leverage and cash flow profile before relying on it for income.

When does GDEN report earnings?

Golden Entertainment follows a standard quarterly earnings schedule. The company does not pre-announce specific dates far in advance, so checking the investor relations section of the Golden Entertainment website is the most reliable way to track upcoming reports.

Is GDEN a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates GDEN as Poor, driven by Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, Growth, and Risk. The Good Valuation rating suggests the market has priced in many challenges, but that alone does not make it a quality investment. Pro members can access the full breakdown to evaluate further.

Is GDEN overvalued?

GDEN's Valuation pillar is rated Good, indicating the stock does not appear expensive relative to its fundamentals at current levels. That said, low valuation in the context of Weak Quality and Risk ratings often reflects genuine business challenges rather than a hidden opportunity.

How does GDEN compare to its competitors?

Compared to peers like Accel Entertainment and Bally's, Golden Entertainment occupies a middle ground — broader than a pure distributed gaming operator but smaller in scale than multi-state resort chains. Its overall UQS Score is Poor, which can be compared against peer scores on UQS Score's platform.

What is GDEN's market cap bracket?

Golden Entertainment is classified as a small-cap company. This means it carries higher volatility risk and less analyst coverage than large- or mega-cap gaming operators, which can affect liquidity and price discovery.

Who founded Golden Entertainment?

The company was incorporated in 1999 under the name Lakes Entertainment. It rebranded to Golden Entertainment in July 2015. Founding and leadership history is publicly available through the company's official filings and investor relations materials.

Is GDEN a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, GDEN's Poor UQS Score — with Weak ratings across four of five pillars — suggests the business does not currently demonstrate the characteristics typically associated with durable long-term compounders. Monitoring improvements in Quality and Moat ratings over time would be key.

What is the main competitive advantage of Golden Entertainment?

Golden Entertainment's distributed gaming network — placing devices in non-casino venues — provides some geographic and channel diversification. However, the company's Moat pillar is rated Weak, indicating this advantage has not translated into a durable competitive position relative to sector peers.

What sector does GDEN belong to?

GDEN is classified under the Consumer Cyclical sector, which means its revenues are sensitive to broader economic conditions and consumer discretionary spending. Gaming and entertainment businesses in this sector tend to underperform during economic downturns.

Is GDEN a growth stock or value stock?

Based on its UQS pillar profile, GDEN does not fit neatly into either category. Its Growth pillar is rated Weak, ruling out a growth classification, while its Good Valuation rating offers some value characteristics — though these are offset by significant quality and risk concerns.

Golden Entertainment, Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Golden Entertainment, Inc. faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Golden Entertainment, Inc. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Golden Entertainment, Inc. trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.

Golden Entertainment, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for GDEN.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Golden Entertainment, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Golden Entertainment, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Golden Entertainment, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.