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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) Stock Rating & Analysis
As of October 7, 2026, MELANY rates Goldman Sachs Group Inc. 69 out of 100 (Highest Conviction). Its highest factor score is catalyst setup at 100, and its lowest are price momentum and macro fit at 50.
MELANY ratingRated 2026-10-07GS · composite score
About Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Goldman Sachs, founded in 1869, is a financial institution known primarily as a global investment bank operating across major financial centers, and it has ranked first by revenue in global merger and acquisition advisory over the past 20 years. Since the global financial crisis it has grown fee-based businesses such as asset and wealth management, about 30% of post-provision revenue at the end of 2025.
Rating as of 2026-10-07 · this is a dated snapshot; the live rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days). The price above updates in real time.
How GS's rating has moved
- -1Past week, since Sep 30: score fell 1 point to 69.
- +1Past four weeks, since Sep 9: score rose 1 point to 69.
Weekly points: Sep 9: 68 · Sep 16: 68 · Sep 23: 69 · Sep 30: 70 · Oct 7: 69 (this page).
From MELANY's own dated rating record. A tier change is reported as a move between named tiers; the score carries the direction.
Why GS scores 69/100
GS's 8 factor scores run from 50 to 100, and 2 of them sit above its composite of 69. Here is how GS breaks down.
Whether the price looks cheap or expensive against earnings, growth, and peers.
- PEG ratio 1.10 (< 1 = undervalued)
Margins, returns on capital, and balance-sheet strength.
- Gross margin 82%
Direction and relative strength of the recent share-price trend.
History of beating or missing estimates, and where estimates are heading.
- Beat EPS estimates 4 of last 4 quarters
- Avg EPS beat +17%
- Earnings in 6 days (strong beat history)
What Wall Street price targets and revisions are signalling.
Near-term events that could move the stock.
- Earnings in 6 days
Upside weighed against volatility and drawdown risk.
How the current rate and market regime suits this kind of company.
How GS compares
As of October 7, 2026, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is tied for 4th of 21 in Financial Stocks, where the average score is 66.
Key risks for GS
- Earnings report in 6 days, binary outcome can move 10%+ either way
- High debt-to-equity ratio 7.3x, rate-sensitive balance sheet
Sector and theme context
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. sits in the Financials / rate cycle theme, which MELANY currently rates 11/100 for strength. Theme strength feeds GS's momentum and catalyst factors above.
GS trade plan (Pro)
MELANY has a full position plan for Goldman Sachs Group Inc.: a smart entry zone, an alert level, position sizing, and quarterly review triggers. It is part of Market Eyes Pro, and the first 30 days are free.
How MELANY rates GS
MELANY is a rules-based engine that scores every stock from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors, then re-scores as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s 69/100 reflects mature factor weighting for its profile. Position framework managed by score-based check-ins, not a fixed holding period.
Ratings are algorithmic and change with the data. They are research and education, not personalized investment advice.
Frequently asked questions about GS
Is Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) a buy?
As of 2026-10-07, MELANY rated Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Highest Conviction with a composite score of 69/100. That is a dated snapshot, not the live rating, and it is an algorithmic reading built from eight factors rather than personalized investment advice. Review the factor breakdown above and the disclaimer below before making any decision.
What is Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s MELANY score?
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) has a MELANY composite score of 69/100, combining valuation, business quality, price momentum, earnings track record, analyst sentiment, catalyst setup, risk-adjusted profile, macro fit.
How is the GS stock rating calculated?
MELANY scores GS from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors using live market and fundamental data, then refreshes the rating automatically as new data arrives.
Should I buy Goldman Sachs Group Inc. stock?
That decision is yours; Market Eyes Live does not give buy or sell advice. What the data says: MELANY rates Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) Highest Conviction with a composite of 69/100 as of 2026-10-07. The factor breakdown above shows what is driving that, which is a better basis for a decision than any one-word verdict.
What is the GS stock price forecast?
MELANY does not publish price targets or forecasts for GS. Predicting a future price is exactly the kind of false precision the confidence framework avoids. Instead it scores today's setup, 69/100 across eight factors for Goldman Sachs Group Inc., and re-scores automatically as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive.
Is GS stock overvalued or undervalued?
MELANY's valuation factor currently reads 59/100 for Goldman Sachs Group Inc., where a higher score means the price looks more attractive on that measure. Scores in the 70s and above read as attractively priced, the mid range as roughly fair, and low scores as stretched. The factor breakdown above shows what drives GS's read.
What price should I buy GS at?
Rather than chasing the current price, MELANY computes a smart entry zone for GS: the price area where risk and reward actually favor a new position, plus an alert level and position sizing. The exact levels are part of Market Eyes Pro, which starts with a 30-day free trial.
What are the risks of buying GS stock?
The top risks MELANY currently flags for Goldman Sachs Group Inc.: Earnings report in 6 days, binary outcome can move 10%+ either way; High debt-to-equity ratio 7.3x, rate-sensitive balance sheet. The rating on this page already weighs these against the bullish factors; see the risk-adjusted profile score in the breakdown above.
Is Goldman Sachs Group Inc. a good long-term investment?
For long-term durability the two factors that matter most are business quality, which MELANY scores 61/100 for Goldman Sachs Group Inc., and earnings track record, at 92/100. The 69/100 composite blends those with six shorter-horizon factors. Durable quality at a fair price is the long-term case to test; this is research, not personalized investment advice.
Will GS stock go up?
Nobody can promise a stock's direction, and Market Eyes Live does not predict prices. The measurable part: MELANY's price momentum factor reads 50/100 for GS right now, and the catalyst setup factor tracks whether near-term events could move it. Both re-score automatically as the data changes.
How current is this GS rating?
The rating on this page is a snapshot of MELANY's read as of 2026-10-07. The price shown updates live, but the score is not recomputed on this page. MELANY re-scores GS continuously as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive, and the current rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days).
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