GameStop Corp. operates as a prominent specialty retailer, providing a diverse array of gaming and entertainment products to customers across the United ...
GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) is a prominent specialty retailer headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, with a significant presence in the global gaming and entertainment market. As of January 2022, the company operated 4,573 retail locations and e-commerce sites under brands including GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania, along with 50 Zing Pop ...GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) is a prominent specialty retailer headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, with a significant presence in the global gaming and entertainment market. As of January 2022, the company operated 4,573 retail locations and e-commerce sites under brands including GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania, along with 50 Zing Pop Culture outlets specializing in collectibles and apparel. Its core business revolves around the sale of new and pre-owned video game consoles (e.g., PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo), accessories (controllers, headsets, VR equipment), and physical and digital game software including in-game currency and downloadable content. Additionally, GameStop offers licensed pop culture merchandise from gaming, TV, and movie franchises, and publishes Game Informer magazine, a well-known print and digital publication covering game reviews and industry news.
Financially, GameStop has undergone a notable transformation under the leadership of CEO and Chairman Ryan Cohen, who became CEO in 2023 after joining the board in 2021. Cohen, co-founder of Chewy, pivoted the company toward e-commerce, cost-cutting, and profitability. As of the latest fiscal data (trailing twelve months), GameStop shows a net profit margin of 20.4%, with a market cap of approximately $8.6 billion, and a strong balance sheet featuring over $18.6 per share in cash and no significant debt (net debt to EBITDA is negative). Revenue per share stands at $8.33, and the company reported a book value per share of $13.03. Key financial ratios include a current ratio of 12.4 and a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.3, indicating solid liquidity and a relatively low valuation relative to earnings.
The company's employee base has seen significant reduction from over 40,000 in previous years to 4,000 currently, reflecting a major restructuring and shift to a leaner operational model. GameStop also engages in strategic initiatives such as exploring blockchain and NFT opportunities, and has emphasized shareholder value, though it does not currently pay a dividend. Its operations are segmented across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Europe, and it faces intense competition from digital game distributors like Steam, as well as big-box retailers and online giants. Nevertheless, its strong cash position, profitability, and focus on collectibles and digital expansion position it for future growth. Key people include Ryan Cohen (CEO and Chairman), and the company was founded in 1996 (originally as GSC Holdings Corp., with roots tracing to Babbage's in 1984). Listed on the NYSE since 2002, GameStop continues to be a focal point for retail investors and industry observers alike.
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YoYYoY means Year-over-Year. It compares the latest annual value with the previous annual value to show long-term trend strength.
QoQQoQ means Quarter-over-Quarter. It compares the latest quarter with the immediately previous quarter to show short-term momentum changes.
RevenueThe total money that came through the front door from selling things, before paying a single bill. Think of it as the grand total of every credit card swipe from customers. (YoY compares this year to last year's performance, while QoQ compares the current three months to the previous three).
$3.6B
-5.1%
-24.4%
Net IncomeThe absolute bottom line. If the company paid every single supplier, employee, banker, and tax collector, this is the actual money left in their pocket at the end of the day.
$418.4M
+218.7%
+204.6%
Gross MarginThe basic markup. If they sell a $100 pair of sneakers, this percentage tells you how much of that price tag is profit right after paying for the rubber and shoelaces, but before paying for things like store rent or TV commercials.
+32.4%
+11.3%
+16.3%
Operating MarginThe 'day job' efficiency score. Out of every dollar a customer spends, this shows how many cents the company keeps after making the product AND paying for all the everyday corporate overhead (like salaries, marketing, and keeping the lights on).
+7.9%
+1249.3%
+30.7%
Net MarginThe final take-home percentage. When you strip away every conceivable cost, tax, and interest payment, this is the exact number of cents the company truly gets to keep from every dollar in sales.
+11.5%
+235.6%
+302.7%
Free Cash FlowThe holy grail of corporate cash. It's the spendable, physical money left over after the business pays for its daily operations AND buys the big, expensive upgrades (like new factories or servers) it needs to survive. This is the 'free' money they can use to pay dividends or buy back stock.
$597.3M
+360.9%
+77.7%
FCF MarginThe ultimate cash conversion rate. It shows how good the company is at turning regular sales directly into cold, hard, spendable cash. A high percentage means the business is an absolute cash-printing machine.
+16.5%
+385.4%
+135.0%
Debt / EquityThe financial risk gauge. It compares how much of the company's empire was built using borrowed money (loans) versus the owners' own money (shareholders). A high number means they are heavily leveraged and playing a riskier game; a low number means they are playing it safe.
80.1%
+861.7%
-7.3%
Current RatioThe 12-month survival check. It simply compares the cash they have right now (plus things they can quickly turn into cash) against the immediate bills they absolutely must pay this year. A score above 1 means they have enough in the wallet to cover the upcoming bills without panicking.
15.30x
+90.1%
-18.9%
Total AssetsThe absolute size of the company's empire. It bundles together absolutely everything of value they own—from the cash in the register and the inventory in the warehouse, to the software patents in the vault and the factories on the ground.