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ACEL

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Accel Entertainment, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $979M · Avg Vol: $4M/d

80
StockRank
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Q
60
V
43
M
71
P/E (TTM)
20.5x
ROE
19.0%
D/E
2.1x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Accel Entertainment has quality exactly at Q60 and momentum M69 with a buyback on file, but value at V43 is below the calibrated floor, and insiders sold, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Accel Entertainment is the leading distributed gaming operator in the United States, specializing in the installation and maintenance of video gaming terminals (VGTs) in non-casino locations such as bars, restaurants, and truck stops. The company operates a highly lucrative, recurring revenue model based on long-term, exclusive location contracts. Its competitive moat is secured by its massive scale, deep regulatory compliance expertise, and proprietary route-logistics technology.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue969.8M1.2B1.2B1.3B11.1%1.4B1.4B1.5B4.7%
EPS0.820.530.420.61-9.4%0.600.520.58-2.1%
Shares86.7M84.1M85.7M82.3M-5.1%81.4M
Debt542.0M542.6M595.4M607.4M3.9%580.6M
Equity178.6M198.4M255.0M269.7M14.7%
Op CF108.0M132.5M121.2M150.9M11.8%148.9M
Inv CF-189.3M-59.8M-124.2M-100.6M
Fin CF106.6M-35.2M22.7M-35.1M
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PRICE (1Y)-6.1%
11.9412.2812.6212.9613.30Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$12.39
RSI (14)
49.3
52W High
$14.00
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
60
ROIC
10.9%64.7
ROE
19.0%82.6
GP/Assets
38.6%70.5
Op. Margin
8.2%59.2
FCF/Assets
3.2%44.5
Piotroski
890.8
Int. Cover
3.1x29.3
D/E Ratio
2.10x9.1
Current Ratio
2.71x81.2
Value
43
P/E (TTM)
20.5x41.4
EV/EBITDA
6.8x71.2
P/FCF
28.0x29.6
P/B
3.7x20.3
P/S
0.7x58.5
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
71
52W High %
89%75.2
RS 6M
2%78.5
SMA 50/200
1.09x81.3
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%81.3
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+63%58.1
Q Growth
0%41.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$979M
P/E (Forward)
12.6x
Gross Margin
31.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ACEL are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
ACELAccel Entertainment, Inc.(you)$979M80STRONG BUY
RSIRush Street Interactive, Inc.$7.3B87STRONG BUY
LNW.AXLight & Wonder, Inc.$6.0B49HOLD
MRDNMeridian Holdings Inc.$168M48HOLD
INSEInspired Entertainment, Inc.$177M38HOLD
CHDNChurchill Downs Incorporated$6.0B37HOLD
DKNGDraftKings Inc.$11.4B26SELL
MYEMyers Industries, Inc.$1.2B79BUY
1316.HKNexteer Automotive Group Limited$1.2B79BUY
PLOWDouglas Dynamics, Inc.$1.2B76BUY

Peer medians: ROE 9.9% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) — Stock Score Summary

Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 80/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (43/100), and Momentum (71/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Accel Entertainment has quality exactly at Q60 and momentum M69 with a buyback on file, but value at V43 is below the calibrated floor, and insiders sold, so stage one fails.

Accel Entertainment is the leading distributed gaming operator in the United States, specializing in the installation and maintenance of video gaming terminals (VGTs) in non-casino locations such as bars, restaurants, and truck stops. The company operates a highly lucrative, recurring revenue model based on long-term, exclusive location contracts. Its competitive moat is secured by its massive scale, deep regulatory compliance expertise, and proprietary route-logistics technology.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$12.39
Market Cap$979M
P/E (TTM)20.52
P/E (Forward)12.63
Price/Book3.69
Return on Equity19.0%
Return on Invested Capital10.9%
Debt/Equity2.10x
Gross Margin31.4%
Operating Margin8.2%
Revenue Growth8.5%
Free Cash Flow$35M

Accel Entertainment, Inc. operates in the Gambling industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Accel Entertainment, Inc.’s (ACEL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) is 80/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (43), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Accel Entertainment, Inc. have an economic moat?
Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Accel Entertainment, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 80/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Accel Entertainment, Inc. in?
Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Gambling industry (United States).