Melco International Development (OTCMKTS:MDEVF – Get Free Report) and Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD – Get Free Report) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and profitability.
Risk and Volatility
Melco International Development has a beta of -0.22, indicating that its share price is 122% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Boyd Gaming has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
76.8% of Boyd Gaming shares are held by institutional investors. 27.9% of Boyd Gaming shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Analyst Recommendations
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Melco International Development | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Boyd Gaming | 0 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 2.33 |
Boyd Gaming has a consensus price target of $89.50, suggesting a potential upside of 3.57%. Given Boyd Gaming’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Boyd Gaming is more favorable than Melco International Development.
Profitability
This table compares Melco International Development and Boyd Gaming’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Melco International Development | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Boyd Gaming | 46.02% | 34.63% | 9.34% |
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Melco International Development and Boyd Gaming”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Melco International Development | $4.64 billion | 0.19 | -$100.59 million | N/A | N/A |
| Boyd Gaming | $3.93 billion | 1.72 | $577.95 million | $22.88 | 3.78 |
Boyd Gaming has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Melco International Development.
Summary
Boyd Gaming beats Melco International Development on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Melco International Development
Melco International Development Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the leisure and entertainment business in Macau, the Philippines, Cyprus, and Japan. It operates in two segments: Casino and Hospitality, and Others. The company develops, owns, and operates a network of casino gaming and entertainment casino resorts. It also involved in the development and operation of integrated casino and entertainment resort, and related activities; and operation of satellite casinos. In addition, the company provides financing, management, and property investment services. Further, it operates electronic gaming machines. The company was formerly known as The Macao Electric Lighting Company, Limited and changed its name to Melco International Development Limited in 1988. Melco International Development Limited was incorporated in 1910 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.
About Boyd Gaming
Boyd Gaming Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a multi-jurisdictional gaming company in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The company operates through Las Vegas Locals, Downtown Las Vegas, Midwest & South, and Online segments. It also engages in owning and operating a travel agency. Boyd Gaming Corporation was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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