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MELCO RESORTS & ENTERT-ADR (MLCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:MLCO - Nasdaq - US5854641009 - ADR - Currency: USD

5.93  -0.16 (-2.63%)

After market: 5.85 -0.08 (-1.35%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to MLCO. MLCO was compared to 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. MLCO has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. MLCO is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MLCO had positive earnings in the past year.
MLCO had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years MLCO reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
MLCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMLCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B -1B

1.2 Ratios

MLCO has a Return On Assets (0.78%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.89%, MLCO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.78%
ROE N/A
ROIC 5.89%
ROA(3y)-4.46%
ROA(5y)-7.3%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MLCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMLCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 -200 -300

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.29%, MLCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.35% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MLCO has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 10.60%, MLCO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.38% of the companies in the same industry.
MLCO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 36.43%, MLCO is doing worse than 69.92% of the companies in the same industry.
MLCO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.6%
PM (TTM) 1.29%
GM 36.43%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-4.19%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-32.1%
GM growth 3Y11.79%
GM growth 5Y-0.24%
MLCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMLCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MLCO is destroying value.
MLCO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MLCO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MLCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
MLCO Yearly Shares OutstandingMLCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
MLCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMLCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.31, we must say that MLCO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MLCO has a Altman-Z score of 0.31. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MLCO underperforms 81.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.31
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC7.73%
MLCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMLCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

MLCO has a Current Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that MLCO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MLCO's Current ratio of 1.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MLCO outperforms 63.91% of its industry peers.
MLCO has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that MLCO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MLCO (1.18) is better than 66.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 1.18
MLCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMLCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MLCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 139.37%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for MLCO have been decreasing by -31.23% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has grown by 14.06% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.16% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)139.37%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-31.23%
EPS Q2Q%122.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.06%
Revenue growth 3Y32.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.16%
Sales Q2Q%10.78%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 62.91% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.07% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y137.93%
EPS Next 2Y105.43%
EPS Next 3Y82.13%
EPS Next 5Y62.91%
Revenue Next Year6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y4.85%
Revenue Next 3Y5.21%
Revenue Next 5Y6.07%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
MLCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMLCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
MLCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMLCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 1 -1 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 37.06, MLCO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
MLCO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
MLCO is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
MLCO is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.71.
80.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MLCO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
MLCO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.06
Fwd PE 11.71
MLCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMLCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MLCO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MLCO is cheaper than 69.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.51
MLCO Per share dataMLCO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MLCO's earnings are expected to grow with 82.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y105.43%
EPS Next 3Y82.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for MLCO!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

MELCO RESORTS & ENTERT-ADR

NASDAQ:MLCO (6/5/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 5.85 -0.08 (-1.35%)

5.93

-0.16 (-2.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)05-09 2025-05-09/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-11 2025-08-11/bmo
Inst Owners39.16%
Inst Owner Change-5.64%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.52B
Analysts75.79
Price Target6.8 (14.67%)
Short Float %4.25%
Short Ratio1.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)-73.01%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)142.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-160.64%
Max EPS beat(2)446.22%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)68.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-160.64%
Max EPS beat(4)446.22%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-109.71%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-61.48%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-44.92%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.58%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.52%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.56%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-7.81%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-8.39%
PT rev (1m)-4.65%
PT rev (3m)-15.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-35.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)-41.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.06
Fwd PE 11.71
P/S 0.53
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.51
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY2.7%
EPS(NY)0.51
Fwd EY8.54%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS11.18
BVpS-3.11
TBVpS-5.29
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.78%
ROE N/A
ROCE 7.45%
ROIC 5.89%
ROICexc 5.89%
ROICexgc 6.82%
OM 10.6%
PM (TTM) 1.29%
GM 36.43%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-4.46%
ROA(5y)-7.3%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.26%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.51%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-4.19%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-32.1%
GM growth 3Y11.79%
GM growth 5Y-0.24%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 6.98
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 1.18
Altman-Z 0.31
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.73%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)74.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)83.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)19.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)24.03%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)139.37%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-31.23%
EPS Q2Q%122.86%
EPS Next Y137.93%
EPS Next 2Y105.43%
EPS Next 3Y82.13%
EPS Next 5Y62.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.06%
Revenue growth 3Y32.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.16%
Sales Q2Q%10.78%
Revenue Next Year6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y4.85%
Revenue Next 3Y5.21%
Revenue Next 5Y6.07%
EBIT growth 1Y165.47%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-8.18%
EBIT Next Year111.25%
EBIT Next 3Y32.78%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-9.29%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-3.37%
OCF growth 1Y0.64%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-5.61%