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Penn National Gaming Inc (PENN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Penn National Gaming Inc stock (PENN) is currently trading at $14.47. Penn National Gaming Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.26. Analyst consensus price target for PENN is $19.11. WallStSmart rates PENN as Hold.

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PENN

Penn National Gaming Inc

NASDAQCONSUMER CYCLICAL
$14.47
$0.03 (0.21%)
52W$11.65
$20.61
Target$19.11+32.1%

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Smart Analysis

Penn National Gaming Inc (PENN) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

59
out of 100
Grade: C
Buy
Investment Rating

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 peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Penn National Gaming Inc (PENN) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.6/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.2610/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
1.0010/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

EPS GrowthGrowth
208.90%10/10

Earnings per share surging 208.90% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
98.66%10/10

98.66% of shares held by major funds and institutions

PEG RatioValuation
1.018/10

Good growth relative to its price

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
12.92
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.262
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
1.783
Undervalued
PENN Target Price
$19.11
39% Upside

Penn National Gaming Inc (PENN) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 2.0/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-36.10%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Profit MarginProfitability
-12.10%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Operating MarginProfitability
4.91%1/10

Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure

Revenue GrowthGrowth
8.20%4/10

Modest revenue growth at 8.20%

Market CapQuality
$1.83B5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Penn National Gaming Inc (PENN) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 59/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.6/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.01), Price/Sales (0.26), Price/Book (1.00) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 208.90%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 8.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -36.10%, Operating Margin at 4.91%, Profit Margin at -12.10%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -36.10% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 8.20% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Price/Book) and negatives (Return on Equity, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

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.

PENN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

PENN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.26x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 1.64x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 93% below its historical high of 3.97x set in Mar 2006, and 1% above its historical low of 0.26x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Penn National Gaming Inc (PENN) · CONSUMER CYCLICALRESORTS & CASINOS

The Big Picture

Penn National Gaming Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 7.0B with 8% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -12.1% profit margin.

Key Findings

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -12.1% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -83M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor RESORTS & CASINOS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Penn National Gaming Inc.

Bottom Line

Penn National Gaming Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

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.

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About Penn National Gaming Inc(PENN)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

RESORTS & CASINOS

Country

USA

Penn National Gaming, Inc. is an American operator of casinos and racetracks, based in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.