LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP (LVS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LVS - US5178341070 - Common Stock
52.935 USD
+0.23 (+0.43%)
Taking everything into account, LVS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LVS was compared to 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LVS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LVS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LVS was profitable.
LVS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LVS reported negative net income in multiple years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: LVS reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
LVS has a better Return On Assets (6.46%) than 75.19% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 70.92%, LVS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.68%, LVS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.46% | ||
| ROE | 70.92% | ||
| ROIC | 11.68% |
ROA(3y)6.97%
ROA(5y)1.61%
ROE(3y)42.33%
ROE(5y)4.43%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
LVS's Profit Margin of 12.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LVS outperforms 79.70% of its industry peers.
LVS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LVS has a better Operating Margin (21.70%) than 83.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LVS has declined.
LVS's Gross Margin of 46.98% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LVS outperforms 47.37% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LVS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.16% | ||
| GM | 46.98% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-5.25%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-10.47%
GM growth 3Y8.77%
GM growth 5Y-0.34%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LVS is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LVS has less shares outstanding
LVS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LVS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
LVS has an Altman-Z score of 2.30. This is not the best score and indicates that LVS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LVS (2.30) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LVS has a debt to FCF ratio of 28.82. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LVS would need 28.82 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LVS has a Debt to FCF ratio (28.82) which is in line with its industry peers.
LVS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 7.48. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
LVS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (7.48) than 64.66% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 7.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 28.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC8.65%
2.3 Liquidity
LVS has a Current Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that LVS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LVS has a better Current ratio (1.22) than 60.90% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.21 indicates that LVS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LVS's Quick ratio of 1.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LVS outperforms 63.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LVS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.48%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.90% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.62% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.41% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-6.9%
EPS Q2Q%43.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.62%
Revenue growth 3Y38.7%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.41%
Sales Q2Q%14.99%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LVS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.43% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.49% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y17.97%
EPS Next 2Y13.45%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y17.43%
Revenue Next Year8.29%
Revenue Next 2Y6.56%
Revenue Next 3Y5.7%
Revenue Next 5Y6.49%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.43 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LVS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LVS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LVS is cheaper than 66.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.20. LVS is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.04, LVS is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LVS is valued a bit cheaper than 65.41% of the companies in the same industry.
LVS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LVS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as LVS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 66.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LVS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.45%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LVS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.83%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.93, LVS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
LVS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.83% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LVS decreases each year by -26.75%.
LVS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of LVS decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-26.75%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
50.71% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LVS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP50.71%
EPS Next 2Y13.45%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
NYSE:LVS (9/18/2025, 2:50:07 PM)
52.935
+0.23 (+0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.82%
Inst Owner Change-6.49%
Ins Owners26.07%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap36.34B
Analysts79.13
Price Target61.05 (15.33%)
Short Float %5.01%
Short Ratio3.19
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.83% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-26.75%
DP50.71%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)25.58%
Min EPS beat(2)2.9%
Max EPS beat(2)48.26%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)6.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.44%
Max EPS beat(4)48.26%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)4.27%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.87%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-15.49%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.05%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.05%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.32%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.33%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2%
PT rev (1m)3.04%
PT rev (3m)17.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.04 | ||
| P/S | 3.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 66.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.27 | ||
| P/B | 18.25 | ||
| P/tB | 26.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.17 |
EPS(TTM)2.36
EY4.46%
EPS(NY)2.93
Fwd EY5.54%
FCF(TTM)0.8
FCFY1.51%
OCF(TTM)3.47
OCFY6.55%
SpS16.92
BVpS2.9
TBVpS1.97
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.46% | ||
| ROE | 70.92% | ||
| ROCE | 13.74% | ||
| ROIC | 11.68% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.38% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.03% | ||
| OM | 21.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.16% | ||
| GM | 46.98% | ||
| FCFM | 4.73% |
ROA(3y)6.97%
ROA(5y)1.61%
ROE(3y)42.33%
ROE(5y)4.43%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.93%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.02%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-5.25%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-10.47%
GM growth 3Y8.77%
GM growth 5Y-0.34%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 7.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 28.82 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 124.56% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.83 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.63% | ||
| Profit Quality | 38.88% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
F-Score4
WACC8.65%
ROIC/WACC1.35
Cap/Depr(3y)95.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.03%
Cap/Sales(5y)21.33%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-6.9%
EPS Q2Q%43.64%
EPS Next Y17.97%
EPS Next 2Y13.45%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y17.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.62%
Revenue growth 3Y38.7%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.41%
Sales Q2Q%14.99%
Revenue Next Year8.29%
Revenue Next 2Y6.56%
Revenue Next 3Y5.7%
Revenue Next 5Y6.49%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.16%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-6.58%
EBIT Next Year79.43%
EBIT Next 3Y25.88%
EBIT Next 5Y20.2%
FCF growth 1Y196.76%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-3.76%
OCF growth 1Y110.99%
OCF growth 3Y497.77%
OCF growth 5Y1.07%