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

Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 89/100 based on Quality (62/100), Value (41/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Accel Entertainment operates distributed gaming terminals. While it is a highly cash-generative business with local network effects, it lacks any structural tailwinds from our core global macro themes.

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$12.64
Market Cap$980M
P/E (TTM)20.12
P/E (Forward)12.38
Price/Book3.62
Return on Equity19.0%
Return on Invested Capital10.9%
Debt/Equity213.18
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 89/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (62), Value (41), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Accel Entertainment, Inc. have an economic moat?
Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) has a Quality factor score of 62/100. 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 89/100. 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).
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