GameStop (GME) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at GameStop (GME): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for GameStop (GME)
Profile Item	GME
Name	GameStop Corp. Class A
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Consumer Discretionary
GICS Industry Group	Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS Industry	Specialty Retail
GICS Sub-Industry	Computer & Electronics Retail
Market Capitalization	12.67 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	NYSE
Listing Date	February 13, 2002
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

GME

GSPC

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.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for GameStop (GME) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

GameStop (GME) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GME	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	18.74%	9.80%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	26.21%	9.74%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	-13.14%	-0.72%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

GME

GSPC

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.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for GameStop (GME) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

GameStop (GME) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GME	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	39.09%	48.29%
Beta (5Y)	1.63	1.08
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-83.83%	-68.45%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. GME is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

GameStop (GME) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GME	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.37	0.10
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	0.53	0.16

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

GameStop (GME) posts ROE of 15.79%, 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

15.79%

Group distribution

Max: 62.17%
Q3: 29.44%
GME: 15.79%
Median: 15.69%
Q1: 6.73%
Min: -12.16%

Largest peers

HD: 104.30%
TJX: 62.17%
AMZN: 27.42%
PDD: 22.75%
GME: 15.79%
BABA: 6.36%
LOW: --

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 Margin (TTM)

GameStop (GME) keeps 25.16% of revenue as net profit on net margin, above the industry benchmark range. That is unusually strong bottom-line conversion, though tax effects, asset sales, or other one-off gains should be checked before treating it as durable.

GME

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

25.16%

Group distribution

GME: 25.16%
Max: 16.94%
Q3: 8.69%
Median: 3.55%
Q1: 1.14%
Min: -9.41%

Largest peers

GME: 25.16%
PDD: 20.43%
AMZN: 16.90%
TJX: 9.73%
HD: 8.41%
LOW: 7.35%
BABA: 7.04%

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 Margin (TTM)

GameStop (GME) turns 19.98% 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

19.98%

Group distribution

Max: 21.45%
GME: 19.98%
Q3: 10.89%
Median: 5.57%
Q1: 2.28%
Min: -7.12%

Largest peers

PDD: 24.71%
GME: 19.98%
AMZN: 13.90%
LOW: 13.37%
HD: 12.86%
TJX: 10.91%
BABA: 7.30%

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 Metrics

GameStop (GME) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GME	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	15.79%	15.69%
ROA (TTM)	2.87%	5.18%
Net Margin (TTM)	25.16%	3.55%
Operating Margin (TTM)	19.98%	5.57%
Gross Margin (TTM)	37.89%	38.87%

Growth

Revenue Growth

GameStop (GME) grew revenue -5.05%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.

GameStop (GME): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

GameStop (GME) grew earnings per share 133.33%, above the industry benchmark range. Profits are compounding faster than at any typical peer, though a depressed base year can inflate the percentage, so the level of earnings matters alongside the rate.

GameStop (GME): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

GameStop (GME) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GME	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	-5.05%	5.64%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	-15.08%	3.32%
EPS Growth (YoY)	133.33%	0.28%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	--	-5.08%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

GameStop (GME) has current ratio of 8.72, 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

8.72

Group distribution

GME: 8.72
Max: 2.62
Q3: 1.75
Median: 1.35
Q1: 1.00
Min: 0.48

Largest peers

GME: 8.72
PDD: 2.62
BABA: 1.36
TJX: 1.15
LOW: 1.11
HD: 1.08
AMZN: 0.99

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 / Equity (MRQ)

GameStop (GME) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.

GME

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.71

Group distribution

Max: 3.93
Q3: 2.14
Median: 1.25
Q1: 0.73
GME: 0.71
Min: 0.01

Largest peers

HD: 3.80
TJX: 1.34
GME: 0.71
AMZN: 0.50
BABA: 0.24
PDD: 0.01
LOW: --

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 Metrics

GameStop (GME) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GME	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	8.72	1.35
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.71	1.25
Net Debt / EBITDA	-1.44	2.50

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: 5.84%
Q3: 2.50%
GME: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

BABA: 6.70%
LOW: 2.13%
HD: 1.32%
TJX: 1.31%
GME: 0.00%
AMZN: 0.00%
PDD: 0.00%

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: 72.73%
Q3: 32.44%
GME: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

HD: 64.80%
LOW: 41.00%
TJX: 32.50%
BABA: 25.44%
GME: 0.00%
AMZN: 0.00%
PDD: 0.00%

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.

Dividend Metrics

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

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

GameStop (GME) trades at P/E ratio of 16.53, 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

16.53

Group distribution

Max: 40.50
Q3: 24.26
Median: 19.23
GME: 16.53
Q1: 12.64
Min: 4.67

Largest peers

BABA: 26.50
TJX: 25.06
HD: 24.04
AMZN: 20.96
LOW: 18.98
GME: 16.53
PDD: 9.34

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.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

GameStop (GME) trades at 3.57 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

3.57

Group distribution

Max: 4.32
GME: 3.57
Q3: 1.99
Median: 0.70
Q1: 0.26
Min: 0.03

Largest peers

GME: 3.57
AMZN: 3.52
TJX: 2.39
HD: 2.03
LOW: 1.39
PDD: 0.26
BABA: 0.26

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.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

GameStop (GME) trades at 1.84 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

1.84

Group distribution

Max: 10.96
Q3: 5.26
Median: 2.16
GME: 1.84
Q1: 1.08
Min: -4.45

Largest peers

HD: 20.63
TJX: 13.99
AMZN: 4.57
GME: 1.84
PDD: 1.74
BABA: 1.63
LOW: -16.94

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 Metrics

GameStop (GME) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GME	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	16.53	19.23
P/S Ratio (TTM)	3.57	0.70
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	1.84	2.16
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	0.67%	3.57%