{"id":2492958,"date":"2026-07-08T06:07:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T06:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2492958"},"modified":"2026-07-08T06:07:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T06:07:11","slug":"accel-entertainment-acel-leaves-an-index-is-the-stock-still-undervalued","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/accel-entertainment-acel-leaves-an-index-is-the-stock-still-undervalued\/","title":{"rendered":"Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Leaves An Index, Is The Stock Still Undervalued?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=analysis_head_cta&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=4652489\" data-ylk=\"slk:Make%20better%20investment%20decisions;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;source:content-canvas%20default\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Make better investment decisions&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yTrafficOrigin&quot;:&quot;content-canvas default&quot;}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Make better investment decisions<\/a> with Simply Wall St&#8217;s easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge.<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Accel Entertainment (ACEL) was recently removed from the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index, a change that can affect how some index-linked funds treat the stock, as well as how investors think about liquidity and visibility.<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywall.st\/company\/id\/34c71c61-0ea6-449b-b942-681ac3328149?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=cta_company_latest_analysis&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" data-ylk=\"slk:See%20our%20latest%20analysis%20for%20Accel%20Entertainment.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;source:content-canvas%20default\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;See our latest analysis for Accel Entertainment.&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yTrafficOrigin&quot;:&quot;content-canvas default&quot;}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">See our latest analysis for Accel Entertainment.<\/a><!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->The recent index removal comes as Accel Entertainment&#8217;s share price sits at $12.42, with a 90-day share price return of 6.61% and a 3-year total shareholder return of 16.07%. This suggests momentum has been building over the medium term even though the 1-year total shareholder return is 2.14%.<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->If this kind of index reshuffle has you rethinking your watchlist, it could be a good moment to widen your search and check out <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/discover\/investing-ideas\/473625\/top-founder-led-companies\/us?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=cta_screener_founder_led&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=4652489\" data-ylk=\"slk:19%20top%20founder-led%20companies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;source:content-canvas%20default\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;19 top founder-led companies&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yTrafficOrigin&quot;:&quot;content-canvas default&quot;}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">19 top founder-led companies<\/a><!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Accel Entertainment has held its ground despite the index exit and sits at $12.42, with mixed recent returns. At this level, does the balance of risk and potential reward still tilt toward buyers, according to the valuation?<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text text-block heading text-left neo-font-heading-lg  yf-18d6y07\" role=\"heading\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Most Popular Narrative: 18.1% Undervalued<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/h2>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->The most followed narrative on Accel Entertainment places fair value at $15.17 versus the current $12.42 share price, framing the recent index removal against a valuation that still prices in growth and execution.<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"neo-blockquote yf-d8g4ww\">\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><em>Expansion into new and developing markets, such as Nebraska, Georgia, Louisiana, and continued optimization in Nevada, positions Accel to capture incremental revenue growth as broader legalization and acceptance of gaming increases the total addressable market for distributed VGTs. This ongoing geographic diversification supports a sustained top-line revenue growth trajectory.<\/em><!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywall.st\/narratives\/e8slubfc-expanding-into-new-markets-will-transform-us-gaming-environment-ozq8?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=cta_narrative_prompt_after_quote&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" data-ylk=\"slk:Read%20the%20complete%20narrative.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;source:content-canvas%20default\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Read the complete narrative.&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yTrafficOrigin&quot;:&quot;content-canvas default&quot;}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Read the complete narrative.<\/a><!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Want to see what kind of revenue path and profit uplift underpin that fair value for Accel Entertainment? The narrative leans on gradual top line growth, rising margins, and a future earnings multiple that is still below many hospitality peers. Curious which combination of growth rates, profitability targets, and discount rate assumptions make $15.17 stack up against today&#8217;s $12.42?<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><strong>Result: Fair Value of $15.17 (UNDERVALUED)<\/strong><!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywall.st\/narratives\/e8slubfc-expanding-into-new-markets-will-transform-us-gaming-environment-ozq8?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=cta_ai_narrative&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" data-ylk=\"slk:Have%20a%20read%20of%20the%20narrative%20in%20full%20and%20understand%20what's%20behind%20the%20forecasts.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;source:content-canvas%20default\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yTrafficOrigin&quot;:&quot;content-canvas default&quot;}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what&#8217;s behind the forecasts.<\/a><!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->However, that upside narrative for Accel Entertainment still leans heavily on Illinois, and any tougher state rules or weaker new market returns could quickly challenge those assumptions.<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywall.st\/company\/id\/34c71c61-0ea6-449b-b942-681ac3328149?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=risks_narrative_cta&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" data-ylk=\"slk:Find%20out%20about%20the%20key%20risks%20to%20this%20Accel%20Entertainment%20narrative.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;source:content-canvas%20default\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Find out about the key risks to this Accel Entertainment narrative.&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yTrafficOrigin&quot;:&quot;content-canvas default&quot;}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Find out about the key risks to this Accel Entertainment narrative.<\/a><!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text text-block heading text-left neo-font-heading-lg  yf-18d6y07\" role=\"heading\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Next Steps<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/h2>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->If the Accel Entertainment story so far feels finely balanced between promise and concern, it may be useful to review the same data yourself, including the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/quote\/ACEL\" data-ylk=\"slk:4%20key%20rewards%20and%202%20important%20warning%20signs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;source:content-canvas%20default\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;4 key rewards and 2 important warning signs&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yTrafficOrigin&quot;:&quot;content-canvas default&quot;}\" target=\"_blank\">4 key rewards and 2 important warning signs<\/a>.<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none\" data-testid=\"read-more\">\n<h2 class=\"text text-block heading text-left neo-font-heading-lg  yf-18d6y07\" role=\"heading\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Looking for more investment ideas beyond Accel Entertainment?<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/h2>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->If Accel Entertainment has you thinking more broadly about opportunities, do not stop here. Fresh ideas can reshape your portfolio faster than most headlines.<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><em>This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. <\/em><strong><em>We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice.<\/em><\/strong><em> It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.<\/em><!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><em>Companies discussed in this article include <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/quote\/ACEL\" data-ylk=\"slk:ACEL;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;source:content-canvas%20default\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;ACEL&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yTrafficOrigin&quot;:&quot;content-canvas default&quot;}\" target=\"_blank\"><em>ACEL<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text text-block paragraph text-left neo-font-paragraph-xl-reg  yf-18d6y07\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; text-align: inherit; font-variant-numeric: normal;\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><strong>Have feedback on this article? 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Accel Entertainment (ACEL) was recently removed from the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index, a change that can affect how some index-linked funds treat the stock, as well as how investors think about liquidity and visibility. 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