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MLCO$5.3559

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd

Casinos & GamingVerified

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd has a liquidity position that is characterized by a current ratio of 1.07, indicating a relatively balanced short-term liquidity profile. The company's cash and equivalents amount to $1.02 billion, but this is offset by a long-term debt of $6.93 billion, resulting in a negative net cash position. The debt-to-equity ratio is -5.56, which suggests a high reliance on debt financing and a negative equity position of $1.25 billion. The company's profitability is modest, with a net income of $185 million and an operating income of $599.7 million. The return on assets is 2.44%, which is a positive sign, but the return on equity is negative at -14.84%, indicating that the company is not generating returns for its shareholders. The gross profit margin is 37.5%, which is in line with industry norms, but the operating margin is 11.6%, which is below the median for the Casinos & Gaming industry. Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd's revenue is concentrated in Macau, which is a key market for the company. The company's exposure to this region is significant, and any regulatory or economic changes in Macau could have a material impact on its financial performance. The company's geographic diversification is limited, and it does not have a substantial presence in other markets. The company's growth trajectory is mixed. Revenue for the latest period is $5.16 billion, and the outlook for the current fiscal year is for a modest increase. The company's capital expenditure is negative at -$342 million, indicating a reduction in investment. The company's free cash flow is $347 million, which provides some flexibility for debt reduction or shareholder returns. However, the company's net income is relatively low, and its ability to sustain growth is constrained by its high debt levels. The company faces several risk factors, including liquidity risk due to its high debt levels and negative equity position. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk, and the company's dilution potential is low. The company has not made any recent equity issuances, and there are no indications of near-term dilution pressure. The company's risk profile is further complicated by its exposure to the Macau market, which is subject to regulatory and economic volatility. Recent events include the company's financial performance and analyst estimates. The company's mean price target is $9.32, with a median of $9.40, indicating a positive outlook from analysts. The company has received 10 buy ratings and 3 hold ratings, suggesting a generally favorable view of its prospects. The company's current market price is $5.35, which is below the mean and median price targets, indicating potential upside for investors.

30-day price · MLCO-0.28 (-4.9%)
Low$5.18High$6.07Close$5.38As of22 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyMelco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd
TickerMLCO.O
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryCasinos & Gaming
AI analysis

Business. Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd operates in the Casinos & Gaming industry, generating revenue primarily through gaming operations, hotel accommodations, and entertainment services in Macau and other Asian markets.

Classification. Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd is classified under the industry Casinos & Gaming, within the Cyclical Consumer Services business sector, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd has a liquidity position that is characterized by a current ratio of 1.07, indicating a relatively balanced short-term liquidity profile. The company's cash and equivalents amount to $1.02 billion, but this is offset by a long-term debt of $6.93 billion, resulting in a negative net cash position. The debt-to-equity ratio is -5.56, which suggests a high reliance on debt financing and a negative equity position of $1.25 billion. The company's profitability is modest, with a net income of $185 million and an operating income of $599.7 million. The return on assets is 2.44%, which is a positive sign, but the return on equity is negative at -14.84%, indicating that the company is not generating returns for its shareholders. The gross profit margin is 37.5%, which is in line with industry norms, but the operating margin is 11.6%, which is below the median for the Casinos & Gaming industry. Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd's revenue is concentrated in Macau, which is a key market for the company. The company's exposure to this region is significant, and any regulatory or economic changes in Macau could have a material impact on its financial performance. The company's geographic diversification is limited, and it does not have a substantial presence in other markets. The company's growth trajectory is mixed. Revenue for the latest period is $5.16 billion, and the outlook for the current fiscal year is for a modest increase. The company's capital expenditure is negative at -$342 million, indicating a reduction in investment. The company's free cash flow is $347 million, which provides some flexibility for debt reduction or shareholder returns. However, the company's net income is relatively low, and its ability to sustain growth is constrained by its high debt levels. The company faces several risk factors, including liquidity risk due to its high debt levels and negative equity position. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk, and the company's dilution potential is low. The company has not made any recent equity issuances, and there are no indications of near-term dilution pressure. The company's risk profile is further complicated by its exposure to the Macau market, which is subject to regulatory and economic volatility. Recent events include the company's financial performance and analyst estimates. The company's mean price target is $9.32, with a median of $9.40, indicating a positive outlook from analysts. The company has received 10 buy ratings and 3 hold ratings, suggesting a generally favorable view of its prospects. The company's current market price is $5.35, which is below the mean and median price targets, indicating potential upside for investors.
Key takeaways
  • Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd has a negative equity position and a high debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing.
  • The company's return on equity is negative, suggesting that it is not generating returns for its shareholders.
  • The company's revenue is concentrated in Macau, and its geographic diversification is limited.
  • The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.07, but it has a negative net cash position.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook on the company, with a mean price target of $9.32 and a median of $9.40.
  • The company's capital expenditure is negative, indicating a reduction in investment, which may affect its long-term growth prospects.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$5.16B
Gross profit$1.94B
Operating income$599.7M
Net income$185.0M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$818.1M
CapEx-$342.0M
Free cash flow$347.0M
Total assets$7.60B
Total liabilities$8.84B
Total equity-$1.25B
Cash & equivalents$1.02B
Long-term debt$6.93B
Valuation
Market price$5.35
Market cap$2.18B
Enterprise value$8.08B
P/E11.8
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue1.6
EV/Op income13.5
EV/OCF9.9
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book-$1.25B
Net cash-$5.91B
Current ratio1.1
Debt/Equity-5.6
ROA2.4%
ROE-14.8%
Cash conversion4.4%
CapEx/Revenue-6.6%
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 69 companies
MetricMLCOActivity
Op margin11.6%12.3% medp25 3.9% · p75 21.2%below median
Net margin3.6%7.2% medp25 -1.4% · p75 14.8%below median
Gross margin37.5%41.8% medp25 28.8% · p75 56.6%below median
R&D / revenue1.1% medp25 1.1% · p75 1.1%
CapEx / revenue-6.6%-6.7% medp25 -9.8% · p75 -1.9%above median
Debt / equity-556.0%16.9% medp25 1.0% · p75 144.7%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target9.32 USD
Median price target9.40 USD
High price target12.50 USD
Low price target6.30 USD
Mean recommendation2.14 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count1.00
Buy count10.00
Hold count3.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.49 USD
Last actual EPS0.47 USD
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