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Gambling.com Group Ltd

Recommendation: Buy

Entry Date Symbol Recommendation Entry Price (USD) Target 1 (USD) Target 2 (USD) Holding Duration Potential Upside*
12 Feb, 25 GAMB Buy USD 15.85 USD 17.28 USD 18.54 1 day 17.0%

*Potential Upside (%) indicates the expected percentage increase from the Entry Price to the Target 2 Price.

Fundamentals

  • Previous Close 12.62
  • Market Cap295.02M
  • Volume198894
  • P/E Ratio16.31
  • Dividend Yield-%
  • EBITDA29.90M
  • Revenue TTM111.17M
  • Revenue Per Share TTM2.98
  • Gross Profit TTM 42.32M
  • Diluted EPS TTM0.49

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Company Overview

Gambling.com Group Limited operates as a performance marketing company for the online gambling industry worldwide. It provides digital marketing services for the iGaming and social casino products. The company's focus is on online casino, online sports betting, and fantasy sports industry. It publishes various branded websites, including Gambling.com, Casinos.com, RotoWire.com, and Bookies.com. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Saint Helier, Jersey.

Key Positives

Adjusted EBITDA Surge: Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled (108% increase) to $12.6 million, with an improved Adjusted EBITDA margin of 39%, compared to 26% in the prior year.

Revenue Growth: The company reported a 37% year-over-year increase in Q3 2024 revenue, reaching $32.1 million, and expects full-year revenue to grow by 16% to $125–$127 million.

Key Negatives

North American Market Challenges: Despite overall growth, the company acknowledged challenging comparables in North America, with no expected new market expansions for the rest of 2024, potentially limiting additional revenue opportunities.

Increased Operating Expenses: Total operating expenses rose 25% year-over-year to $20.8 million, primarily due to higher personnel costs and amortization expenses.

Key Investment Risks

Key investment risks for Gambling.com Group include potential regulatory changes in the online gambling industry, reliance on North American market growth, increasing operational expenses, and competitive pressures that could impact market share and profitability.

Recommendation Summary

Technical Summary

Entry Price Support* Target 1 Target 2
15.85 13.79 17.28 18.54

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*Support can be considered as an indicative stop-loss, and if prices move below that level on closing basis individuals may evaluate exiting the position depending on their risk appetite, previous holdings, and other factors considered. The support and resistance levels may need to be re-evaluated within 4-6 weeks’ time frame depending on the stock price movements from the date of recommendation on the stock.

Key Reasons for Buy

  • Strong Financial Performance in Q3 2024: GAMB reported record financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, demonstrating strong growth in revenue and profitability. The company also raised its full-year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance, reflecting its confidence in continued expansion. Revenue for the quarter increased by 37% year-over-year to USD 32.1 million, while Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to USD 12.6 million, representing an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 39%.
  • Consistent Market Share Expansion: Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Charles Gillespie highlighted the company's ability to consistently grow market share in the global affiliate sector. The third quarter’s revenue growth and record Adjusted EBITDA reinforce Gambling.com Group’s leadership in delivering value to both shareholders and online gambling operator clients. The company remains focused on organic market share expansion while exploring adjacent opportunities to strengthen its position in the online gaming ecosystem.
  • Operational Efficiency and Profitability: Chief Financial Officer Elias Mark noted a 37% year-over-year increase in revenue and a 108% rise in Adjusted EBITDA, with strong free cash flow conversion. The company's iGaming new depositing customer (NDC) growth was robust across all regions, with North America showing resilience despite challenging comparables. The company anticipates significant revenue and EBITDA growth in 2024, particularly as the North American market is expected to rebound in the coming year.
  • Key Business Achievements: During the quarter, the company delivered over 116,000 new depositing customers, a 35% increase year-over-year. Additionally, it repurchased 1,316,975 shares at an average price of USD 9.35 per share and authorized an additional USD 10 million for share repurchases. The company also won the prestigious Casino Affiliate of the Year award at the 2024 EGR Operator Awards, reinforcing its industry leadership.
  • Revised Full-Year Outlook: com Group updated its full-year 2024 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance, now expecting revenue between USD 125 million and USD 127 million and Adjusted EBITDA between USD 46.5 million and USD 48.5 million. These figures represent year-over-year growth of approximately 16% and 29%, respectively. The updated guidance assumes no additional North American market expansions for the remainder of the year and no further acquisitions beyond Freebets.com.
  • Strong Cash Flow and Financial Position: The company generated operating cash flow of USD 14.9 million in Q3 2024, compared to a negative USD 0.7 million in the prior year period. Free cash flow surged to USD 14.2 million from USD 1.6 million, driven by higher net income and Adjusted EBITDA. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, revenue grew 21% to USD 91.9 million, while net income rose 91% to USD 22.7 million. The company maintains a strong financial position with an outstanding balance of USD 25 million on its USD 50 million credit facility.

Gambling.com Group reported strong Q3 2024 financial results, with revenue rising 37% year-over-year to USD 32.1 million and Adjusted EBITDA more than doubling to USD 12.6 million. The company continues to expand market share, delivering over 116,000 new depositing customers and winning the Casino Affiliate of the Year award. It also repurchased shares and authorized an additional USD 10 million for buybacks. With a revised full-year revenue forecast of USD 125–USD 127 million and Adjusted EBITDA expected to grow 29%, the company remains well-positioned for continued growth, particularly as the North American market rebounds. Strong cash flow and financial stability further reinforce its leadership in the industry.

As per the above-mentioned price action, recent key business and financial updates, and momentum in the stock over the last month, a ‘Buy’ rating has been given to Gambling.com Group Limited (NASDAQ: GAMB) at the current market price of USD 15.85 as of February 12,2025 at 07:05 AM PST.

 

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Peer Comparison

Sector: Consumer Cyclical Industry: Gambling

Company Change (USD) Price (USD) Trailing PE (x) Forward PE (x) Price Sales TTM (x) Price to Book Value (x) Enterprise Value to Revenue (x) Enterprise Value to EBITDA (x)
GAMB
Gambling.com Group Ltd
-0.0738 0.58% 12.55 16.31 - 3.20 2.92 2.98 13.99
ARLUF
Aristocrat Leisure Limited
- -% 38.65 35.37 28.82 4.42 7.20 6.67 17.72
EVVTY
Evolution Gaming Group AB ADR
0.08 0.11% 74.50 23.47 19.38 14.62 6.10 13.73 19.59
EVGGF
Evolution AB (publ)
- -% 73.87 22.62 19.01 14.29 5.99 13.73 19.73
DKNG
DraftKings Inc
-0.16 0.48% 33.05 - - 5.74 25.03 5.76 -35.9838

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Disclosures:

Related Risk: This report may be looked at from a high-risk perspective and a recommendation is provided for a short duration. This report is solely based on technical parameters, and the fundamental performance of the stocks has not been considered in the decision-making process. Other factors which could impact the stock prices include market risks, regulatory risks, interest rates risks, currency risks, social and political instability risks etc.

 

Note 1: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Note 2: The reference date for all price data, currency, technical indicators, support, and resistance level is February 12,2025 at 07:05 AM PST. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.

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