Golden Ocean Group Ltd (GOGL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Golden Ocean Group Ltd stock (GOGL) is currently trading at $7.98. Golden Ocean Group Ltd PE ratio is 14.00. Golden Ocean Group Ltd PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.84. Analyst consensus price target for GOGL is $10.00. WallStSmart rates GOGL as Sell.
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- GOGL fair value vs current price
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- Is GOGL undervalued or overvalued?
- Golden Ocean Group Ltd financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- GOGL Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- GOGL analyst price target and Smart Rating
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GOGL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Golden Ocean Group Ltd (GOGL)
GOGL trades 106% above its Graham fair value of $3.88, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Golden Ocean Group Ltd (GOGL) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Golden Ocean Group Ltd (GOGL) Key Strengths (2)
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Paying $1.84 for every $1 of annual revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Golden Ocean Group Ltd (GOGL) Areas to Watch (8)
Losing money on operations
Revenue declining -42.50%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -31.90%, profits shrinking
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Decent profitability, keeps $13 per $100 revenue
Moderate institutional interest at 30.00%
Golden Ocean Group Ltd (GOGL) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 42/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 2.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Book, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.84), Price/Book (0.87) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (131.35) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -42.50%, EPS Growth at -31.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 6.06%, Operating Margin at -13.60%, Profit Margin at 13.20%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 6.06% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -42.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Operating Margin and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
GOGL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
GOGL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.84x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 31.38x (5th percentile). The current valuation is 98% below its historical high of 77.91x set in Jun 2014, and 212% above its historical low of 0.59x in Feb 2016.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Golden Ocean Group Ltd (GOGL) · INDUSTRIALS › MARINE SHIPPING
The Big Picture
Golden Ocean Group Ltd faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 864M with 43% decline year-over-year. Profit margins of 13.2% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Revenue contracted 43% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
Free cash flow is -3M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Golden Ocean Group Ltd push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 10.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor MARINE SHIPPING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Golden Ocean Group Ltd.
Bottom Line
Golden Ocean Group Ltd faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About Golden Ocean Group Ltd(GOGL)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
MARINE SHIPPING
USA
Golden Ocean Group Limited, a shipping company, owns and operates a fleet of dry bulk vessels comprising Newcastlemax, Capesize, Panamax and Ultramax vessels globally. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.