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GameStop (GME) Stock Analysis

Here is a fundamental analysis of GameStop (GME), benchmarking its profitability, financial strength, dividend and valuation against its industry group peers.

Performance

Cumulative Growth

GME
GSPC
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GameStop (GME) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for GameStop (GME) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Performance at a Glance

GameStop (GME) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: GMEIndustry group median
1-Year Return-1.67%4.16%

Risk

Drawdown

GME
GSPC
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GameStop (GME) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Risk at a Glance

GameStop (GME) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: GMEIndustry group median
1-Year Volatility36.51%47.42%
Beta1.751.12

Company Profile

Company profile fields for GameStop (GME)
Profile ItemGME
NameGamestop Corp.
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
GICS Sub-IndustryComputer & Electronics Retail
Market Capitalization9.77 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateFebruary 13, 2002
Security TypeCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

GameStop (GME) trades at P/E ratio of 16.25, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

GME

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

16.25

Group distribution
Max
54.29
Q3
31.64
Median
20.61
GME
16.25
Q1
12.78
Min
1.13
Largest peers
TJX
32.76
AMZN
31.64
HD
23.31
LOW
18.66
BABA
17.36
GME
16.25
PDD
8.55
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Where GameStop (GME) stands on P/E ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

GameStop (GME) trades at 2.62 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.

GME

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

2.62

Group distribution
Max
3.65
GME
2.62
Q3
1.78
Median
0.73
Q1
0.28
Min
0.03
Largest peers
AMZN
3.45
TJX
3.02
GME
2.62
HD
1.97
LOW
1.40
BABA
0.26
PDD
0.26
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Where GameStop (GME) stands on P/S ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

GameStop (GME) trades at 1.79 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.

GME

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.79

Group distribution
Max
11.07
Q3
5.11
Median
2.24
GME
1.79
Q1
1.05
Min
-3.64
Largest peers
HD
23.60
TJX
18.30
AMZN
5.81
PDD
1.83
GME
1.79
BABA
1.67
LOW
-13.36
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Where GameStop (GME) stands on P/B ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation at a Glance

GameStop (GME) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: GMEIndustry group median
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)16.2520.61
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.620.73
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.792.24
Free Cash Flow Yield-12.91%3.39%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

GameStop (GME) posts ROE of 14.10%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

GME

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

14.10%

Group distribution
Max
63.82%
Q3
31.67%
GME
14.10%
Median
12.96%
Q1
4.89%
Min
-29.94%
Largest peers
HD
128.38%
TJX
61.25%
PDD
25.40%
AMZN
24.29%
GME
14.10%
BABA
9.22%
LOW
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Where GameStop (GME) stands on ROE within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

GameStop (GME) keeps 20.45% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.

GME

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

20.45%

Group distribution
GME
20.45%
Max
20.45%
Q3
8.75%
Median
3.25%
Q1
0.49%
Min
-11.15%
Largest peers
PDD
21.62%
GME
20.45%
AMZN
12.22%
BABA
10.12%
TJX
9.40%
HD
8.41%
LOW
7.51%
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Where GameStop (GME) stands on net margin within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

GameStop (GME) turns 16.61% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

GME

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

16.61%

Group distribution
Max
23.15%
GME
16.61%
Q3
11.08%
Median
4.61%
Q1
1.68%
Min
-8.71%
Largest peers
PDD
18.42%
GME
16.61%
AMZN
13.14%
HD
11.93%
TJX
11.77%
LOW
11.07%
BABA
1.02%
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Where GameStop (GME) stands on operating margin within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability at a Glance

GameStop (GME) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: GMEIndustry group median
Return on Equity (TTM)14.10%12.96%
Return on Assets (TTM)2.70%5.45%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)20.45%3.25%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)16.61%4.61%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)34.39%38.72%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

GameStop (GME) has current ratio of 12.40, 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.

GME

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

12.40

Group distribution
GME
12.40
Max
2.97
Q3
1.87
Median
1.38
Q1
1.03
Min
0.46
Largest peers
GME
12.40
PDD
2.54
BABA
1.28
AMZN
1.18
TJX
1.14
LOW
1.09
HD
1.05
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Where GameStop (GME) stands on current ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

GameStop (GME) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

GME

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.74

Group distribution
Max
3.27
Q3
1.82
Median
1.09
GME
0.74
Q1
0.67
Min
0.01
Largest peers
HD
4.59
TJX
1.36
GME
0.74
AMZN
0.53
BABA
0.25
PDD
0.01
LOW
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Where GameStop (GME) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength at a Glance

GameStop (GME) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: GMEIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)12.401.38
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.741.09
Net Debt / EBITDA-9.772.42

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

GameStop (GME) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.

GME

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
6.62%
Q3
2.66%
GME
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
HD
2.84%
LOW
2.26%
TJX
1.14%
BABA
0.93%
GME
0.00%
AMZN
0.00%
PDD
0.00%
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Where GameStop (GME) stands on dividend yield within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

GameStop (GME) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.

GME

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
78.51%
Q3
33.46%
GME
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
HD
65.55%
LOW
40.57%
TJX
33.07%
BABA
17.12%
GME
0.00%
AMZN
0.00%
PDD
0.00%
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Where GameStop (GME) stands on payout ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividends at a Glance

GameStop (GME) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: GMEIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.00%