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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
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Sands China Ltd

Casinos & GamingVerified

Sands China maintains a capital structure with a high debt-to-equity ratio of 5.07, indicating significant leverage. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.85, suggesting limited short-term liquidity to cover immediate liabilities. Free cash flow stands at $582 million, which is positive but modest relative to the company's total liabilities of $9.17 billion. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 63.95%, which is strong, and a return on assets (ROA) of 8.48%, indicating efficient asset utilization. These figures are above the industry median for ROE and ROA in the Casinos & Gaming sector, reflecting Sands China's competitive performance in generating returns from equity and assets. The company's revenue is concentrated in Macau, where it operates multiple integrated resorts. Gaming operations account for the majority of revenue, with non-gaming segments such as hotel accommodations and entertainment contributing to diversification. However, the geographic concentration in Macau exposes the company to regulatory and economic risks specific to the region. Sands China's growth trajectory is influenced by the recovery of the Macau gaming market post-pandemic. The company's revenue for the latest period is $7.44 billion, showing a recovery trend. Analysts project continued growth, with a mean price target of $21.54 and a median of $21.75, reflecting optimism about the company's future performance. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and the potential for regulatory changes in Macau. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could limit its ability to fund operations without additional financing. Dilution is assessed as low, with no significant dilution expected in the near term. Recent events include the company's focus on expanding its non-gaming offerings to attract a broader customer base. Sands China has also been investing in marketing and infrastructure to enhance the visitor experience. These initiatives are aimed at increasing customer retention and driving long-term growth.

30-day price · 1928-2.28 (-13.0%)
Low$15.08High$17.79Close$15.25As of20 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanySands China Ltd
Ticker1928.HK
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryCasinos & Gaming
AI analysis

Business. Sands China Ltd operates integrated resorts in Macau, offering casino gaming, hotel accommodations, entertainment, and retail services, generating revenue primarily from gaming operations and non-gaming amenities.

Classification. Sands China is classified under the industry Casinos & Gaming within the Cyclical Consumer Services business sector, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

Sands China maintains a capital structure with a high debt-to-equity ratio of 5.07, indicating significant leverage. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.85, suggesting limited short-term liquidity to cover immediate liabilities. Free cash flow stands at $582 million, which is positive but modest relative to the company's total liabilities of $9.17 billion. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 63.95%, which is strong, and a return on assets (ROA) of 8.48%, indicating efficient asset utilization. These figures are above the industry median for ROE and ROA in the Casinos & Gaming sector, reflecting Sands China's competitive performance in generating returns from equity and assets. The company's revenue is concentrated in Macau, where it operates multiple integrated resorts. Gaming operations account for the majority of revenue, with non-gaming segments such as hotel accommodations and entertainment contributing to diversification. However, the geographic concentration in Macau exposes the company to regulatory and economic risks specific to the region. Sands China's growth trajectory is influenced by the recovery of the Macau gaming market post-pandemic. The company's revenue for the latest period is $7.44 billion, showing a recovery trend. Analysts project continued growth, with a mean price target of $21.54 and a median of $21.75, reflecting optimism about the company's future performance. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and the potential for regulatory changes in Macau. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could limit its ability to fund operations without additional financing. Dilution is assessed as low, with no significant dilution expected in the near term. Recent events include the company's focus on expanding its non-gaming offerings to attract a broader customer base. Sands China has also been investing in marketing and infrastructure to enhance the visitor experience. These initiatives are aimed at increasing customer retention and driving long-term growth.
Key takeaways
  • Sands China has a strong ROE of 63.95% and ROA of 8.48%, indicating efficient use of equity and assets.
  • The company's high debt-to-equity ratio of 5.07 suggests significant leverage and potential liquidity risks.
  • Revenue is concentrated in Macau, exposing the company to regional regulatory and economic risks.
  • Analysts project continued growth with a mean price target of $21.54 and a median of $21.75.
  • Sands China is expanding its non-gaming offerings to diversify revenue and attract a broader customer base.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$7.44B
Gross profit$2.87B
Operating income$1.23B
Net income$896.0M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$2.10B
CapEx-$543.0M
Free cash flow$582.0M
Total assets$10.57B
Total liabilities$9.17B
Total equity$1.40B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$7.10B
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$1.40B
Net cash-$7.10B
Current ratio0.8
Debt/Equity5.1
ROA8.5%
ROE63.9%
Cash conversion2.4%
CapEx/Revenue-7.3%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Casinos & Gaming · cohort 92 companies
Metric1928Activity
Op margin16.5%10.2% medp25 1.0% · p75 16.3%top quartile
Net margin12.0%5.2% medp25 -0.9% · p75 14.0%above median
Gross margin38.5%45.2% medp25 31.6% · p75 73.4%below median
R&D / revenue1.1% medp25 1.1% · p75 1.1%
CapEx / revenue-7.3%-6.7% medp25 -9.3% · p75 -2.4%below median
Debt / equity507.0%11.9% medp25 0.0% · p75 72.0%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target21.54 USD
Median price target21.75 USD
High price target24.00 USD
Low price target16.70 USD
Mean recommendation1.75 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count5.00
Buy count10.00
Hold count1.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.15 USD
Last actual EPS0.11 USD
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-20 22:57 UTCJob: d59bc3ca