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GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME)

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Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)

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Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)

GameStop Corp., FCFE calculation

US$ in thousands

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12 months ended: Feb 3, 2024 Jan 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020 Feb 2, 2019
Net income (loss) 6,700 (313,100) (381,300) (215,300) (470,900) (673,000)
Net noncash charges 85,400 132,400 118,200 158,000 567,200 1,014,400
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (295,800) 288,900 (171,200) 181,000 (510,800) (16,300)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities (203,700) 108,200 (434,300) 123,700 (414,500) 325,100
Capital expenditures (34,900) (55,900) (62,000) (60,000) (78,500) (93,700)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 13,100 — — 95,500 — —
Net repayments of senior notes — — (307,400) (130,300) (404,500) —
Proceeds from French term loans — — — 47,100 — —
Repayments of French term loans (10,700) (3,900) — — — —
Borrowings from the revolver — — — 150,000 — 154,000
Repayments of revolver borrowings — — (25,000) (125,000) — (154,000)
Repayment of acquisition-related debt — — — — — (12,200)
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE) (236,200) 48,400 (828,700) 101,000 (897,500) 219,200

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02).


The financial performance from 2019 through 2024 is characterized by extreme volatility in both operating cash flows and free cash flow to equity (FCFE). A recurring pattern of alternating between periods of cash generation and significant cash depletion is observed, indicating an unstable liquidity profile over the analyzed period.

Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Operating cash flows have fluctuated inconsistently, with positive inflows recorded in 2019, 2021, and 2023. The highest operational cash generation occurred in 2019 at 325,100 thousand USD. This is contrasted by substantial outflows in 2020, 2022, and 2024, with the most significant operating deficit of 434,300 thousand USD occurring in 2022.
Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE) Trends
FCFE demonstrates more pronounced instability than operating cash flows. Severe contractions were recorded in 2020 and 2022, with deficits reaching 897,500 thousand USD and 828,700 thousand USD, respectively. Although modest recoveries were noted in 2021 and 2023, the trend concluded with a deficit of 236,200 thousand USD in 2024.
Operating and Equity Cash Flow Divergence
A correlation exists between operating cash flows and FCFE, yet the magnitude of FCFE deficits consistently exceeds the operational losses. This divergence is most evident in 2020 and 2022, suggesting that capital expenditures or debt-related obligations significantly amplified the cash drain during periods of negative operating cash flow, thereby reducing the capital available to equity holders.

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Price to FCFE Ratio, Current

GameStop Corp., current P/FCFE calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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No. shares of common stock outstanding 351,217,517
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE) (in thousands) (236,200)
FCFE per share -0.67
Current share price (P) 30.49
Valuation Ratio
P/FCFE —
Benchmarks
P/FCFE, Competitors1
Amazon.com Inc. 132.15
Home Depot Inc. 20.84
Lowe’s Cos. Inc. 8.65
TJX Cos. Inc. 31.75
P/FCFE, Sector
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail 58.11
P/FCFE, Industry
Consumer Discretionary 41.82

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-03).

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If the company P/FCFE is lower then the P/FCFE of benchmark then company is relatively undervalued.
Otherwise, if the company P/FCFE is higher then the P/FCFE of benchmark then company is relatively overvalued.


Price to FCFE Ratio, Historical

GameStop Corp., historical P/FCFE calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Feb 3, 2024 Jan 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020 Feb 2, 2019
No. shares of common stock outstanding1 305,873,200 304,675,439 305,356,992 279,743,312 257,831,968 409,069,740
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE) (in thousands)2 (236,200) 48,400 (828,700) 101,000 (897,500) 219,200
FCFE per share3 -0.77 0.16 -2.71 0.36 -3.48 0.54
Share price1, 4 15.50 23.15 21.93 45.44 1.06 2.53
Valuation Ratio
P/FCFE5 — 145.73 — 125.86 — 4.72
Benchmarks
P/FCFE, Competitors6
Amazon.com Inc. 89.69 84.16 240.95 — — —
Home Depot Inc. 20.12 19.60 19.87 15.41 — —
Lowe’s Cos. Inc. 18.03 7.08 13.55 12.28 — —
TJX Cos. Inc. 28.74 33.59 — 10.55 — —
P/FCFE, Sector
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail 53.08 41.58 51.89 59.10 — —
P/FCFE, Industry
Consumer Discretionary 39.73 30.88 36.45 83.41 — —

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

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3 2024 Calculation
FCFE per share = FCFE ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= -236,200,000 ÷ 305,873,200 = -0.77

4 Closing price as at the filing date of GameStop Corp. Annual Report.

5 2024 Calculation
P/FCFE = Share price ÷ FCFE per share
= 15.50 ÷ -0.77 = —

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The financial data indicates a period of extreme volatility in both equity valuation and cash flow generation. A recurring pattern of alternating positive and negative Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE) per share is observed, which prevents the consistent application of the P/FCFE ratio across all reporting periods.

Share Price Volatility
The share price exhibited a dramatic increase between February 2020 and January 2021, rising from 1.06 US$ to a peak of 45.44 US$. Following this peak, a gradual downward trend occurred, with the price settling at 15.50 US$ by February 2024.
FCFE Per Share Performance
FCFE per share demonstrates significant instability, oscillating between positive and negative territory every fiscal year. Positive cash flows were recorded in 2019 (0.54 US$), 2021 (0.36 US$), and 2023 (0.16 US$), while substantial outflows occurred in 2020 (-3.48 US$), 2022 (-2.71 US$), and 2024 (-0.77 US$).
P/FCFE Ratio Interpretation
During years of positive cash flow, the P/FCFE ratio underwent an extreme expansion. The ratio rose from 4.72 in 2019 to 125.86 in 2021 and 145.73 in 2023. This massive increase in the multiple suggests that the market valuation shifted from being grounded in current cash flow to reflecting speculative expectations or non-fundamental drivers.

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