GDEN
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Golden Entertainment, Inc. (GDEN) closed at $26.20 as of 2026-03-20, trading 17.0% below its 200-week moving average of $31.56. This places GDEN in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -13.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 41, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.86 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1371 weeks of data, GDEN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times. On average, these episodes lasted 31 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GDEN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +5.7%.
With a market cap of $692 million, GDEN is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.6%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at -1.4%. The stock trades at 1.6x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 7.1% over the past three years. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 26.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GDEN would have grown to $451, compared to $705 for the S&P 500. GDEN has returned 5.9% annualized vs 7.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -28.8% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: GDEN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GDEN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 21 historical episodes, buying GDEN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +1.1% after 12 months (median -9.0%), compared to +7.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 33% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +10.7% vs +8.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GDEN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GDEN has crossed below its 200-week MA 21 times with an average 1-year return of +5.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1999 | Jan 2001 | 57 | 28.0% | -5.6% | +325.5% |
| Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 | 1 | 1.9% | -21.5% | +294.7% |
| May 2001 | May 2001 | 2 | 0.7% | -14.6% | +286.7% |
| Jun 2001 | Jun 2003 | 104 | 51.7% | -8.6% | +383.4% |
| Nov 2005 | Jan 2006 | 10 | 20.1% | +50.4% | +141.7% |
| Jul 2006 | Sep 2006 | 10 | 17.5% | +31.0% | +104.9% |
| Nov 2006 | Dec 2006 | 1 | 4.7% | -29.7% | +89.3% |
| Jan 2007 | Mar 2007 | 11 | 20.5% | -38.8% | +80.8% |
| May 2007 | May 2007 | 1 | 2.3% | -43.4% | +70.0% |
| Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 | 1 | 6.9% | -50.4% | +72.8% |
| Aug 2007 | May 2012 | 247 | 77.0% | -39.5% | +65.0% |
| Aug 2012 | Nov 2012 | 12 | 14.2% | +55.0% | +605.9% |
| Nov 2018 | Nov 2018 | 3 | 10.9% | +11.2% | +106.1% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 2 | 14.8% | +35.7% | +111.9% |
| Mar 2019 | Dec 2019 | 39 | 28.2% | -31.8% | +129.0% |
| Jan 2020 | Feb 2020 | 4 | 8.3% | +10.2% | +61.6% |
| Feb 2020 | Dec 2020 | 42 | 80.0% | +45.1% | +82.8% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 1 | 10.6% | +165.9% | +75.1% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 1 | 2.4% | -1.1% | -10.3% |
| Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | 3 | 5.5% | -6.3% | -17.3% |
| Apr 2024 | Ongoing | 102+ | 40.2% | Ongoing | -17.9% |
| Average | 31 | — | +5.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GDEN below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Golden Entertainment, Inc. (GDEN) is trading 17.0% below its 200-week moving average of $31.56. The current price is $26.20.
What is GDEN's 200-week moving average price?
Golden Entertainment, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $31.56 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when GDEN drops below its 200-week moving average?
GDEN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +5.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 31 weeks on average.
Is GDEN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GDEN as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 41. Free cash flow yield is 5.6%. Return on equity is -1.4%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GDEN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 26.3 years, $100 invested in GDEN would have grown to $451, compared to $705 for the S&P 500. That's 5.9% annualized vs 7.7% for the index. GDEN has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does GDEN pay a dividend?
Yes. Golden Entertainment, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 381.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20