Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (MLCO) — Stock Score Summary

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (MLCO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 33/100 based on Quality (36/100), Value (56/100), and Momentum (28/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Melco Resorts is a highly cyclical, capital-intensive casino operator with a low quality score (Q: 36). It is highly dependent on Chinese consumer discretionary spending and regulatory whims in Macau, violating our core quality and moat requirements.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited is a leading developer, owner, and operator of integrated resort facilities featuring gaming and entertainment in Asia, with significant properties in Macau and the Philippines. Its competitive moat is underpinned by prime locations in major gaming hubs, premium integrated resort offerings, and strong brand appeal that attracts high-value clientele. Melco is a prominent operator in the luxury gaming and entertainment sector, benefiting from substantial capital barriers to entry and complex regulatory environments.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$5.62
Market Cap$2.2B
P/E (TTM)10.03
P/E (Forward)6.94
Price/Book-1.85
Return on Invested Capital9.6%
Gross Margin38.0%
Operating Margin13.1%
Revenue Growth10.9%

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited operates in the Resorts & Casinos industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (Hong Kong).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited’s (MLCO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (MLCO) is 33/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (36), Value (56), and Momentum (28) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited have an economic moat?
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (MLCO) has a Quality factor score of 36/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (MLCO) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 33/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited in?
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (MLCO) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Resorts & Casinos industry (Hong Kong).
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