Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) is a REIT, a distribution-oriented structure — read its payout ratio and P/E alongside FFO (funds from operations) rather than at face value.
| Profile Item | GLPI |
|---|---|
| Name | Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Real Estate |
| GICS Industry Group | Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
| GICS Industry | Specialized REITs |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Other Specialized REITs |
| Market Capitalization | 11.64 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | October 14, 2013 |
| Security Type | REIT |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: GLPI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -5.73% | 12.32% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 2.26% | 12.70% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 2.35% | 0.76% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: GLPI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 19.48% | 23.60% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.62 | 0.93 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -20.38% | -42.02% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: GLPI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.51 | 0.37 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -0.74 | 0.55 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) posts ROE of 18.69%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
GLPI
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
18.69%
Group distribution
- Max
- 22.74%
- GLPI
- 18.69%
- Q3
- 10.54%
- Median
- 6.38%
- Q1
- 1.69%
- Min
- -10.86%
Largest peers
- SPG
- 129.35%
- AMT
- 32.96%
- GLPI
- 18.69%
- EQIX
- 11.45%
- PLD
- 7.71%
- WELL
- 3.92%
- DLR
- 3.34%
Net Margin (TTM)
net margin is set aside for Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): heavy depreciation can make net income a poor proxy for cash profitability, so FFO-based measures usually carry the read.
Operating Margin (TTM)
operating margin is set aside for Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): the operating-income line is not a clean boundary for this business model, so net margin, ROE, FFO, or industry-specific measures may be more useful.
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: GLPI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 18.69% | 6.38% |
| ROA (TTM) | 6.20% | 2.44% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) grew revenue 4.13%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
EPS growth is not assessed for Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): under this industry convention, per-share earnings need a different yardstick.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: GLPI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 4.13% | 5.25% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 6.73% | 5.09% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -- | -- |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -- | -- |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) has current ratio of 34.39, above the industry’s typical middle range. Liquidity looks ample versus peers, though an unusually high cushion can also mean idle current assets or inefficient working capital.
GLPI
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
34.39
Group distribution
- GLPI
- 34.39
- Max
- 4.19
- Q3
- 2.11
- Median
- 1.31
- Q1
- 0.62
- Min
- 0.06
Largest peers
- GLPI
- 34.39
- WELL
- 1.66
- EQIX
- 1.04
- PLD
- 0.73
- DLR
- 0.58
- SPG
- 0.39
- AMT
- 0.35
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.57, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
GLPI
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
1.57
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.72
- Q3
- 1.59
- GLPI
- 1.57
- Median
- 0.99
- Q1
- 0.72
- Min
- 0.20
Largest peers
- SPG
- 5.67
- AMT
- 4.64
- EQIX
- 1.81
- GLPI
- 1.57
- DLR
- 0.69
- PLD
- 0.62
- WELL
- 0.42
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: GLPI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 34.39 | 1.31 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 1.57 | 0.99 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 5.09 | 5.82 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) has dividend yield of 8.11%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.
GLPI
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
8.11%
Group distribution
- Max
- 8.62%
- GLPI
- 8.11%
- Q3
- 5.95%
- Median
- 4.34%
- Q1
- 3.26%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- GLPI
- 8.11%
- AMT
- 3.64%
- PLD
- 3.28%
- DLR
- 2.79%
- EQIX
- 2.02%
- WELL
- 1.30%
- SPG
- 0.97%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
payout ratio is not assessed for Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): distributions in this industry are better read against FFO or cash-flow measures than accounting earnings.
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: GLPI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 8.11% | 4.34% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | -- | -- |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
P/E ratio is not assessed for Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): depreciation can depress accounting earnings in this industry, so price-to-FFO is the more relevant valuation yardstick.
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) trades at 6.88 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
GLPI
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
6.88
Group distribution
- Max
- 14.47
- Q3
- 8.02
- GLPI
- 6.88
- Median
- 5.98
- Q1
- 3.27
- Min
- 0.43
Largest peers
- WELL
- 13.03
- PLD
- 12.48
- SPG
- 12.09
- EQIX
- 9.88
- DLR
- 9.47
- AMT
- 7.95
- GLPI
- 6.88
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) trades at 2.28 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
GLPI
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
2.28
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.06
- Q3
- 2.53
- GLPI
- 2.28
- Median
- 1.64
- Q1
- 1.06
- Min
- 0.21
Largest peers
- AMT
- 24.92
- SPG
- 19.38
- EQIX
- 6.90
- WELL
- 3.69
- DLR
- 2.39
- GLPI
- 2.28
- PLD
- 2.16
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: GLPI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -- | -- |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 6.88 | 5.98 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 2.28 | 1.64 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | -- | -- |