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The historical rank and industry rank for Golden Entertainment's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:GE6'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.76 Med: 41.8 Max: 54.13
Current: 53.75
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Golden Entertainment was 54.13%. The lowest was 27.76%. And the median was 41.80%.
STU:GE6's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Industry Median: 43.5
vs STU:GE6: 53.75
Golden Entertainment had a gross margin of 53.30% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Golden Entertainment was 6.10% per year.
Golden Entertainment (STU:GE6) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Golden Entertainment had a gross margin of 53.30% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Golden Entertainment Gross Margin % Related Terms
Golden Entertainment Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Golden Entertainment's Gross Margin % 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.
STU:GE6 vs BALY, MSC, FLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Golden Entertainment's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Golden Entertainment's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Golden Entertainment's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Golden Entertainment (STU:GE6) has a Gross Margin % of 53.30% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Golden Entertainment and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 41.80. Over the past decade, Golden Entertainment's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.76 to 54.13.
Is Golden Entertainment's Gross Margin % too high?
Golden Entertainment's current Gross Margin % of 53.30% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 41.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.76 to a high of 54.13. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 43.50. Golden Entertainment's value of 53.30% is 22.5% 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 Gross Margin % compare to BALY and MSC?
Golden Entertainment's Gross Margin % of 53.30% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.50. Golden Entertainment's value of 53.30% is 22.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Golden Entertainment's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.76 to 54.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.80 vs. the industry median of 43.50, 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 Gross Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 43.50, based on 792 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Golden Entertainment's current Gross Margin % of 53.30% is 22.5% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Golden Entertainment and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Golden Entertainment's current Gross Margin % is 53.30%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 41.80. 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 (STU:GE6) has a current Gross Margin % of 53.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.92, compared to a current price of €24.40 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.30%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 41.80 and 22.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 43.50. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Golden Entertainment (STU:GE6), the current Gross Margin % is 53.30% as of Dec. 2025. 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 (STU:GE6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golden Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €24.40 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.92.
Key valuation signals for STU:GE6:
Gross Margin %: 53.30% (28% above median its 10-year median of 41.80)
GF Value™: €23.92 vs. price of €24.40 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.5% above the Travel & Leisure median
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GE6 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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