(ACEL) Accel Entertainment - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US00436Q1067

Gaming,Machines,Video,Lottery,Terminals

ACEL EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of ACEL over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09-30": 0.18, "2020-12-31": -0.05, "2021-03-31": 0.12, "2021-06-30": 0.27, "2021-09-30": 0.18, "2021-12-31": 0.18, "2022-03-31": 0.19, "2022-06-30": 0.24, "2022-09-30": 0.21, "2022-12-31": 0.81, "2023-03-31": 0.11, "2023-06-30": 0.11, "2023-09-30": 0.22, "2023-12-31": 0.25, "2024-03-31": 0.23, "2024-06-30": 0.25, "2024-09-30": 0.22, "2024-12-31": 0.21, "2025-03-31": 0.1678, "2025-06-30": 0.2587,

ACEL Revenue

Revenue of ACEL over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09-30: 136.332, 2020-12-31: 74.414, 2021-03-31: 147.069, 2021-06-30: 201.974, 2021-09-30: 193.351, 2021-12-31: 192.313, 2022-03-31: 196.891, 2022-06-30: 227.869, 2022-09-30: 266.967, 2022-12-31: 278.07, 2023-03-31: 293.208, 2023-06-30: 292.647, 2023-09-30: 287.497, 2023-12-31: 297.068, 2024-03-31: 301.817, 2024-06-30: 309.413, 2024-09-30: 302.227, 2024-12-31: 317.515, 2025-03-31: 323.912, 2025-06-30: 335.909,

Description: ACEL Accel Entertainment

Accel Entertainment Inc (NYSE:ACEL) is a US-based company operating in the Casinos & Gaming sub-industry. To evaluate its potential, we need to examine key drivers and performance indicators.

The companys market capitalization stands at $979.49 million, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.05, suggesting a relatively high valuation compared to its current earnings. However, the forward P/E ratio is 16.05, indicating expected earnings growth. Return on Equity (RoE) is 14.35%, a respectable figure that signifies the companys ability to generate profits from shareholders equity.

To further analyze ACELs performance, we should consider key economic drivers such as revenue growth, gross margin, and operating expenses. The gaming industry is highly competitive, and companies like ACEL must maintain a strong market position to drive growth. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor include Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), customer acquisition costs, and retention rates.

Additionally, the companys beta of 1.320 indicates a relatively high level of systematic risk, suggesting that ACELs stock price is more volatile than the overall market. This increased volatility may be attributed to the inherent risks associated with the gaming industry, such as regulatory changes, competition, and economic downturns.

To make informed investment decisions, its essential to analyze ACELs financial statements, focusing on income statement trends, cash flow generation, and balance sheet health. A thorough examination of these factors will help identify potential opportunities and risks associated with investing in Accel Entertainment Inc.

ACEL Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 949m
Sub-Industry Casinos & Gaming
IPO / Inception 2019-11-21

ACEL Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 13.6%
Fundamental 62.0%
Dividend Rating -
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -20.0%
Analyst Rating 5.0 of 5

ACEL Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

ACEL Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -42.7%
Growth Correlation 12m 3.2%
Growth Correlation 5y -9.2%
CAGR 5y 8.23%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 0.31
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 0.86
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.13
Alpha -11.27
Beta 0.380
Volatility 30.63%
Current Volume 271.4k
Average Volume 20d 274.2k
Stop Loss 10.8 (-3.3%)
Signal 0.28

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.5

Net Income (35.2m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 76.8m TTM)
FCFTA 0.04 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.61pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 15.07% (prev 18.10%; Δ -3.03pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.12 (>3.0%) and CFO 128.1m > Net Income 35.2m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (330.9m) to EBITDA (157.7m) ratio: 2.10 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 2.64 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (86.9m) change vs 12m ago 2.22% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 30.85% (prev 30.21%; Δ 0.65pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 127.5% (prev 125.8%; Δ 1.71pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 2.52 (EBITDA TTM 157.7m / Interest Expense TTM 36.4m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 2.51

(A) 0.18 = (Total Current Assets 310.2m - Total Current Liabilities 117.3m) / Total Assets 1.06b
(B) 0.15 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 156.7m / Total Assets 1.06b
(C) 0.09 = EBIT TTM 91.7m / Avg Total Assets 1.00b
(D) 0.20 = Book Value of Equity 158.9m / Total Liabilities 791.5m
Total Rating: 2.51 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 61.96

1. Piotroski 5.50pt = 0.50
2. FCF Yield 3.67% = 1.83
3. FCF Margin 3.67% = 0.92
4. Debt/Equity 2.29 = 0.34
5. Debt/Ebitda 3.78 = -2.46
6. ROIC - WACC 2.35% = 2.94
7. RoE 14.35% = 1.20
8. Rev. Trend 95.33% = 7.15
9. EPS Trend -8.95% = -0.45

What is the price of ACEL shares?

As of September 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 11.17 with a total of 271,382 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.80%, over one month by -0.09%, over three months by -0.62% and over the past year by -4.86%.

Is Accel Entertainment a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Accel Entertainment is currently (September 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 61.96 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of ACEL is around 10.28 USD . This means that ACEL is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -7.97%.

Is ACEL a buy, sell or hold?

Accel Entertainment has received a consensus analysts rating of 5.00. Therefore, it is recommended to buy ACEL.
  • Strong Buy: 3
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the ACEL price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 16 43.2%
Analysts Target Price 16 43.2%
ValueRay Target Price 11.1 -0.6%

Last update: 2025-09-10 04:30

ACEL Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 949.1m (949.1m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 264.6m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 28.15
P/E Forward = 16.0514
P/S = 0.7418
P/B = 3.643
Beta = 1.127
Revenue TTM = 1.28b USD
EBIT TTM = 91.7m USD
EBITDA TTM = 157.7m USD
Long Term Debt = 561.5m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 34.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 595.5m USD (Calculated: Short Term 34.0m + Long Term 561.5m)
Net Debt = 330.9m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1.28b USD (949.1m + Debt 595.5m - CCE 264.6m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.52 (Ebit TTM 91.7m / Interest Expense TTM 36.4m)
FCF Yield = 3.67% (FCF TTM 46.9m / Enterprise Value 1.28b)
FCF Margin = 3.67% (FCF TTM 46.9m / Revenue TTM 1.28b)
Net Margin = 2.75% (Net Income TTM 35.2m / Revenue TTM 1.28b)
Gross Margin = 30.85% ((Revenue TTM 1.28b - Cost of Revenue TTM 884.8m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 8.06 (Enterprise Value 1.28b / Book Value Of Equity 158.9m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.47% (Interest Expense 8.77m / Debt 595.5m)
Taxrate = 34.32% (18.4m / 53.7m)
NOPAT = 60.2m (EBIT 91.7m * (1 - 34.32%))
Current Ratio = 2.64 (Total Current Assets 310.2m / Total Current Liabilities 117.3m)
Debt / Equity = 2.29 (Debt 595.5m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 260.5m)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.78 (Net Debt 330.9m / EBITDA 157.7m)
Debt / FCF = 12.68 (Debt 595.5m / FCF TTM 46.9m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 245.3m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 3.33% (Net Income 35.2m, Total Assets 1.06b )
RoE = 14.35% (Net Income TTM 35.2m / Total Stockholder Equity 245.3m)
RoCE = 11.37% (Ebit 91.7m / (Equity 245.3m + L.T.Debt 561.5m))
RoIC = 7.29% (NOPAT 60.2m / Invested Capital 826.7m)
WACC = 4.93% (E(949.1m)/V(1.54b) * Re(7.42%)) + (D(595.5m)/V(1.54b) * Rd(1.47%) * (1-Tc(0.34)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -51.52 | Cagr: -0.37%
Discount Rate = 7.42% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 76.34% ; FCFE base≈47.4m ; Y1≈41.9m ; Y5≈34.7m
Fair Price DCF = 7.46 (DCF Value 629.2m / Shares Outstanding 84.3m; 5y FCF grow -14.30% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -8.95 | EPS CAGR: 7.88% | SUE: 0.75 | # QB: False
Revenue Correlation: 95.33 | Revenue CAGR: 8.71%

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