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PENN

BEARISH
$16.14 Live
PENN Entertainment, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $19.17 (+18.8%)
$11.65 52W Range $20.61

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 17, 2026
Market cap
$2.16B
P/E
N/A
ROE
-36.1%
Profit margin
-12.1%
Debt/Equity
6.17
Dividend yield
N/A

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
85%
PENN exhibits severe financial distress as evidenced by a weak Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 and an alarming Debt/Equity ratio of 6.17. While the stock appears cheap on a Price-to-Sales (0.31) and Price-to-Book (1.11) basis, these metrics are overshadowed by negative profit margins (-12.11%) and a critical lack of short-term liquidity (Current Ratio 0.79). Despite a 'Buy' consensus from analysts, the company's historical earnings track record is characterized by massive misses and extreme volatility, suggesting a high-risk value trap.

Key Strengths

Very low Price-to-Sales ratio (0.31) suggesting deep valuation discount
Positive year-over-year revenue growth of 8.20%
Price-to-Book ratio near 1.0, indicating the stock is trading close to its accounting value
Positive analyst sentiment with a target price of $19.17
Recent 1-month positive price momentum (+15.5%)

Key Risks

Extreme leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 6.17
Poor financial health indicated by a Piotroski F-Score of 2/9
Liquidity risk with a Current Ratio of 0.79 and Quick Ratio of 0.63
Consistent failure to meet earnings estimates (0/4 beats in last 4 quarters)
Severe long-term value destruction with a 5-year price change of -82.7%
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$14.5
-10.2% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
28
Weak
Value
65
Future
40
Past
20
Health
15
Dividend
0
AI Verdict
High Risk / Speculative
Key drivers: Critical Debt Levels, Weak Piotroski Score, Negative Profitability, Low Valuation Multiples
Confidence
90%
Value
65/100

Trades at a significant discount to revenue, but lacks the earnings stability to justify a Graham Number.

Positives
  • P/S of 0.31 is exceptionally low
  • P/B of 1.11 is reasonable
Watchpoints
  • Lack of earnings makes P/E irrelevant
  • Value is eroded by high debt
Future
40/100

Growth in top-line revenue is not yet translating to bottom-line stability.

Positives
  • Steady revenue growth (8.2%)
  • Forward P/E of 11.09 suggests expected return to profitability
Watchpoints
  • Extreme earnings volatility
  • Poor track record of meeting estimates
Past
20/100

Long-term trend is overwhelmingly bearish.

Positives
  • Recent 1-year recovery (+13.1%)
Watchpoints
  • Catastrophic 5-year return (-82.7%)
  • Consistent quarterly earnings misses
Health
15/100

Financial health is critical; high risk of insolvency or forced restructuring.

Positives
  • Positive ROA (1.17%)
Watchpoints
  • Piotroski F-Score 2/9 (Weak)
  • Debt/Equity 6.17
  • Current Ratio < 1.0
Dividend
0/100

Company is in no position to return capital to shareholders.

Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
  • No dividend paid
  • 0/100 strength score

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$16.14
Analyst Target
$19.17
Upside/Downside
+18.8%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for PENN and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-16
PEN
PENN Entertainment, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-82.7%
3Y
-43.3%
1Y
+13.1%
6M
-4.6%
1M
+15.5%
1W
+3.1%
EYE
National Vision Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-45.7%
3Y
+29.0%
1Y
+136.4%
6M
-6.6%
1M
-4.0%
1W
+7.5%
GT
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Peer
5Y
-60.2%
3Y
-35.0%
1Y
-21.6%
6M
+4.0%
1M
-2.5%
1W
+6.8%
MCW
Mister Car Wash, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-65.6%
3Y
-19.0%
1Y
-3.6%
6M
+49.4%
1M
+0.4%
1W
+0.1%
MLC
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited
Peer
5Y
-71.0%
3Y
-55.9%
1Y
+15.0%
6M
-25.0%
1M
+1.2%
1W
-0.2%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
11.09
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
1.11
P/S Ratio
0.31
EV/Revenue
1.81
EV/EBITDA
17.48
Market Cap
$2.16B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin -12.11%
Operating Margin 4.91%
Gross Margin 33.79%
ROE -36.08%
ROA 1.17%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +8.2%
Earnings Growth N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth +8.22%
Q/Q Earnings Growth N/A

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
6.17
High debt
Current Ratio
0.79
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.63
Poor
Cash/Share
$5.41

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$1.8B
Gross Margin
33.5%
Op. Margin
4.9%
Net Margin
-4.0%
Total Assets
$14.3B
Liabilities
$12.4B
Equity
$1.8B
Debt/Equity
6.78x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.2B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.1B
FCF Yield
-85%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-04-23
$N/A
2026-02-26
$-0.55
-312.5% surprise
2025-11-06
$-6.03
-12444.2% surprise
2025-08-07
$-0.12
-574.2% surprise

Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison

Comparing PENN against 237 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector (12 bullish, 83 neutral, 142 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-36.08%
This Stock
vs
-38.9%
Sector Avg
-7.3% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-12.11%
This Stock
vs
-4.36%
Sector Avg
+177.7% (Superior)
Debt to Equity
6.17
This Stock
vs
1.4
Sector Avg
+340.0% (Higher)
Revenue Growth
8.2%
This Stock
vs
16.59%
Sector Avg
-50.6% (Slower)
Current Ratio
0.79
This Stock
vs
2.5
Sector Avg
-68.4% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

SNOWDEN JAY A
Chief Executive Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-10
92,968 shares
FOX JEFFREY H
Director
Stock Award
2026-03-09
17,077 shares
ACE HEATHER S
Director
Stock Award
2026-03-09
17,077 shares
SCHIAVOLIN FABIO
Director
Stock Award
2026-03-09
17,077 shares
SCACCETTI JANE
Director
Buy
2026-03-02
8,000 shares · $120,720
HENDRIX FELICIA R.
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2026-02-26
24,627 shares
ROGERS CHRISTOPHER BYRON
Officer
Stock Award
2026-02-26
14,404 shares
HANDLER DAVID ALAN
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-05
25,253 shares
SCACCETTI JANE
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-05
16,835 shares
SNOWDEN JAY A
Chief Executive Officer
Stock Award
2026-01-05
187,373 shares
DHANDA ANUJ
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-05
16,835 shares
KAPLOWITZ MARLA
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-05
16,835 shares
HENDRIX FELICIA R.
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2026-01-05
62,424 shares
BLACK GUPTA VIMLA
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-05
16,835 shares
ROGERS CHRISTOPHER BYRON
Officer
Stock Award
2026-01-05
55,488 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

8-K
FORM 8-K
2026-04-16

Penn Entertainment filed an 8-K on April 16, 2026, likely to announce its first-quarter financial results.

8-K
FORM 8-K
2026-03-16

Penn Entertainment filed an 8-K, likely to announce its quarterly financial results.

8-K
8-K
2026-02-26

Penn Entertainment likely reported its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for the fiscal year ending 2025.

10-K
10-K
2026-02-26

PENN submitted its 10-K filing on February 26, 2026, which includes sections on business operations, risk factors, and management's discussion and analysis. Due to the absence of specific text in the provided excerpts, detailed financial highlights and specific risk assessments are unavailable.

8-K
FORM 8-K
2026-02-23

PENN Entertainment filed a Form 8-K on February 23, 2026, likely to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results.

8-K
8-K
2026-01-09

Penn Entertainment filed a current report likely disclosing a material corporate update or executive leadership change effective at the start of the 2026 fiscal year.

8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-12-10

PENN Entertainment filed a current report on December 10, 2025, likely announcing quarterly financial results or a material corporate update.

8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-11-26
8-K
8-K
2025-11-06

Penn Entertainment likely reported its third-quarter financial results.

10-Q
10-Q
2025-11-06

PENN submitted its quarterly 10-Q filing on November 6, 2025. The report includes a dedicated section on risk factors under Item 1A, although specific financial metrics and risk details were not provided in the available excerpt.

10-Q
10-Q
2025-08-07
8-K
8-K
2025-08-07
8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-06-23
8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-06-13
8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-05-15
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
BUY
18 analysts
JP Morgan
2026-04-16
Maintains
Overweight Overweight
Barclays
2026-04-16
Maintains
Overweight Overweight
Wells Fargo
2026-04-16
Maintains
Equal-Weight Equal-Weight
Morgan Stanley
2026-04-08
Maintains
Equal-Weight Equal-Weight
Mizuho
2026-03-12
Maintains
Outperform Outperform
Benchmark
2026-03-05
up
Hold Buy
Citigroup
2026-03-02
Maintains
Neutral Neutral
Wells Fargo
2026-02-27
up
Underweight Equal-Weight
Susquehanna
2026-02-11
Maintains
Positive Positive
Canaccord Genuity
2026-02-03
Maintains
Buy Buy

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