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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Golden Entertainment's Enterprise Value is $1,216.3 Mil.
Golden Entertainment's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $35.6 Mil. Therefore, Golden Entertainment's EV-to-FCF for today is 34.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Golden Entertainment's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
GDEN'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9747.69 Med: 31.51 Max: 8789.24
Current: 34.18
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Golden Entertainment was 8789.24. The lowest was -9747.69. And the median was 31.51.
GDEN's EV-to-FCF is not ranked
in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Industry Median: 15.7
vs GDEN: 34.18
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Golden Entertainment (NAS:GDEN) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Golden Entertainment's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Golden Entertainment's share price for today is $28.55.
Golden Entertainment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.250.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Golden Entertainment EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Golden Entertainment EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Golden Entertainment's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Golden Entertainment's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Golden Entertainment EV-to-FCF vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Golden Entertainment's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Golden Entertainment's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Golden Entertainment's current Enterprise Value is $1,216.3 Mil.
Golden Entertainment's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $35.6 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Golden Entertainment (GDEN) has a EV-to-FCF of 34.18 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Golden Entertainment and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.51.
Is Golden Entertainment's EV-to-FCF too high?
Golden Entertainment's current EV-to-FCF of 34.18 is near median its 10-year median of 31.51. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.70. Golden Entertainment's value of 34.18 is 117.7% above this industry median. Overall, Golden Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Golden Entertainment's EV-to-FCF compare to BALY and MSC?
Golden Entertainment's EV-to-FCF of 34.18 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.70. Golden Entertainment's value of 34.18 is 117.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 31.51 vs. the industry median of 15.70, Golden Entertainment has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Travel & Leisure companies is 15.70, based on 571 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Golden Entertainment's current EV-to-FCF of 34.18 is 117.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Golden Entertainment and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Golden Entertainment's current EV-to-FCF is 34.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Golden Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Golden Entertainment (GDEN) has a current EV-to-FCF of 34.18. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.99, compared to a current price of $28.55 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 34.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.51 and 117.7% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 15.70. Golden Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Golden Entertainment (GDEN), the current EV-to-FCF is 34.18 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Golden Entertainment (GDEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golden Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.55 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.99.
Key valuation signals for GDEN:
EV-to-FCF: 34.18 (near median its 10-year median of 31.51)
GF Value™: $27.99 vs. price of $28.55 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 117.7% above the Travel & Leisure median
No single metric tells the full story. See the GDEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Golden Entertainment Inc is a U.S. based company that focuses on distributed gaming, casino, and resort operations. Its reportable segments are Nevada Casino Resorts, Nevada Locals Casinos, Nevada Taverns. The majority of the revenue for the company is generated from its Nevada Casino Resorts segment, which is comprised of destination casino resort properties offering a variety of food and beverage outlets, entertainment venues, and other amenities.
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