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

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:MLCO - US5854641009 - ADR

6.59 USD
-0.13 (-1.93%)
Last: 1/13/2026, 8:00:01 PM
6.7199 USD
+0.13 (+1.97%)
After Hours: 1/13/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

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 may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. MLCO has a correct valuation and a medium 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.
In the past 5 years MLCO reported 4 times negative net income.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: MLCO reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B -1B

1.2 Ratios

MLCO has a Return On Assets of 0.73%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MLCO outperforms 44.36% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.04%, MLCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.73%
ROE N/A
ROIC 6.04%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 -200 -300

1.3 Margins

MLCO has a Profit Margin (1.16%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MLCO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MLCO has a Operating Margin of 10.26%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MLCO outperforms 58.65% of its industry peers.
MLCO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MLCO has a Gross Margin of 36.85%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MLCO underperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
MLCO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.26%
PM (TTM) 1.16%
GM 36.85%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MLCO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MLCO has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MLCO has less shares outstanding
MLCO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MLCO Yearly Shares OutstandingMLCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.35, we must say that MLCO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of MLCO (0.35) is worse than 78.20% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.35
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC7.91%
MLCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMLCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

MLCO has a Current Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that MLCO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MLCO (1.16) is better than 62.41% of its industry peers.
MLCO has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that MLCO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MLCO has a Quick ratio of 1.13. This is in the better half of the industry: MLCO outperforms 62.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 1.13
MLCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMLCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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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 222.63%, which is quite impressive.
MLCO shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -31.23% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MLCO shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 22.86%.
MLCO shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)222.63%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-31.23%
EPS Q2Q%125%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.86%
Revenue growth 3Y32.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.16%
Sales Q2Q%11.43%

3.2 Future

MLCO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 64.10% yearly.
MLCO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y311.94%
EPS Next 2Y138.8%
EPS Next 3Y98.08%
EPS Next 5Y64.1%
Revenue Next Year11.76%
Revenue Next 2Y6.97%
Revenue Next 3Y5.9%
Revenue Next 5Y5.6%

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 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B
MLCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMLCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 1 -1 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MLCO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.65.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MLCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
MLCO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.63, which indicates a very decent valuation of MLCO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MLCO indicates a rather cheap valuation: MLCO is cheaper than 89.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MLCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say MLCO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.65
Fwd PE 9.63
MLCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMLCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MLCO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.76
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.
MLCO's earnings are expected to grow with 98.08% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y138.8%
EPS Next 3Y98.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MLCO does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

MELCO RESORTS & ENTERT-ADR

NASDAQ:MLCO (1/13/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 6.7199 +0.13 (+1.97%)

6.59

-0.13 (-1.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners33.06%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.80B
Revenue(TTM)4.64B
Net Income(TTM)56.98M
Analysts77.89
Price Target11.21 (70.11%)
Short Float %4.29%
Short Ratio3.26
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)180.41%
Min EPS beat(2)-85.4%
Max EPS beat(2)446.22%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)55.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-160.64%
Max EPS beat(4)446.22%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-122.71%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-68.14%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-49.98%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.5%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.73%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.5%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.36%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.68%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-8%
PT rev (1m)-0.69%
PT rev (3m)-1.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.65
Fwd PE 9.63
P/S 0.57
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.76
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY3.49%
EPS(NY)0.68
Fwd EY10.38%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS11.58
BVpS-3.36
TBVpS-5.37
PEG (NY)0.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.73%
ROE N/A
ROCE 7.64%
ROIC 6.04%
ROICexc 6.04%
ROICexgc 6.93%
OM 10.26%
PM (TTM) 1.16%
GM 36.85%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 6.95
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 1.13
Altman-Z 0.35
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.91%
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)222.63%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-31.23%
EPS Q2Q%125%
EPS Next Y311.94%
EPS Next 2Y138.8%
EPS Next 3Y98.08%
EPS Next 5Y64.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.86%
Revenue growth 3Y32.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.16%
Sales Q2Q%11.43%
Revenue Next Year11.76%
Revenue Next 2Y6.97%
Revenue Next 3Y5.9%
Revenue Next 5Y5.6%
EBIT growth 1Y102.7%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-8.18%
EBIT Next Year133.23%
EBIT Next 3Y35.05%
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%

MELCO RESORTS & ENTERT-ADR / MLCO FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MELCO RESORTS & ENTERT-ADR (MLCO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to MLCO.


What is the valuation status for MLCO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MELCO RESORTS & ENTERT-ADR (MLCO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MELCO RESORTS & ENTERT-ADR?

MELCO RESORTS & ENTERT-ADR (MLCO) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of MELCO RESORTS & ENTERT-ADR (MLCO) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MELCO RESORTS & ENTERT-ADR (MLCO) is 28.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -1.96.


What is the expected EPS growth for MELCO RESORTS & ENTERT-ADR (MLCO) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MELCO RESORTS & ENTERT-ADR (MLCO) is expected to grow by 311.94% in the next year.