MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC (MCRI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:MCRI • US6090271072
98.58 USD
+1.98 (+2.05%)
At close: Mar 4, 2026
98.58 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/4/2026, 8:00:01 PM
This MCRI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to MCRI. MCRI was compared to 125 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. MCRI scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. MCRI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings would make MCRI suitable for quality investing!
1. MCRI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MCRI was profitable.
- MCRI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- MCRI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years MCRI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- MCRI's Return On Assets of 14.22% is amongst the best of the industry. MCRI outperforms 91.20% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.86%, MCRI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 19.07%, MCRI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- MCRI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.63%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.78%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (19.07%) for MCRI is above the 3 year average (17.63%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.22% | ||
| ROE | 18.86% | ||
| ROIC | 19.07% |
ROA(3y)12.28%
ROA(5y)11.88%
ROE(3y)16.33%
ROE(5y)16.1%
ROIC(3y)17.63%
ROIC(5y)16.53%
1.3 Margins
- MCRI's Profit Margin of 18.60% is amongst the best of the industry. MCRI outperforms 92.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MCRI has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 25.06%, MCRI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- MCRI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MCRI has a Gross Margin of 55.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: MCRI outperforms 65.60% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MCRI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.6% | ||
| GM | 55.04% |
OM growth 3Y0.35%
OM growth 5Y19.45%
PM growth 3Y0.53%
PM growth 5Y7.67%
GM growth 3Y0.44%
GM growth 5Y0.36%
2. MCRI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MCRI is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MCRI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MCRI has less shares outstanding
- There is no outstanding debt for MCRI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- MCRI has an Altman-Z score of 8.55. This indicates that MCRI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of MCRI (8.55) is better than 95.20% of its industry peers.
- MCRI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.55 |
ROIC/WACC2.19
WACC8.7%
2.3 Liquidity
- MCRI has a Current Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that MCRI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.86, MCRI is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that MCRI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.80, MCRI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- MCRI does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. MCRI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MCRI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.70%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, MCRI shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 33.93% on average per year.
- MCRI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.39%.
- MCRI shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 24.21% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.7%
EPS 3Y6.78%
EPS 5Y33.93%
EPS Q2Q%-8.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.39%
Revenue growth 3Y4.48%
Revenue growth 5Y24.21%
Sales Q2Q%4.08%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, MCRI will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.97% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MCRI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.97%
EPS Next 2Y4.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.93%
Revenue Next 2Y2.57%
Revenue Next 3Y2.11%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. MCRI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.15, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MCRI.
- 69.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MCRI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.03, MCRI is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.81 indicates a correct valuation of MCRI.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MCRI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MCRI is cheaper than 68.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MCRI to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.11), we can say MCRI is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MCRI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.20% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- MCRI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MCRI is cheaper than 84.80% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of MCRI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.28
PEG (5Y)0.54
EPS Next 2Y4.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. MCRI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MCRI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.24%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.10, MCRI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MCRI is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
5.2 History
- MCRI has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- MCRI pays out 21.59% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP21.59%
EPS Next 2Y4.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MCRI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
98.58
+1.98 (+2.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)04-20 2026-04-20/amc
Inst Owners65.57%
Inst Owner Change-4.83%
Ins Owners23.09%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.76B
Revenue(TTM)545.13M
Net Income(TTM)101.39M
Analysts75
Price Target109.82 (11.4%)
Short Float %2.43%
Short Ratio2.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
Yearly Dividend1.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP21.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-02 2026-03-02 (0.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.46%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.19%
Max EPS beat(2)5.26%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.46%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.19%
Max EPS beat(4)18.74%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.5%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.12%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.17%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.45%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.39%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.2%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.06%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.11%
PT rev (1m)-0.77%
PT rev (3m)-0.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.81 | ||
| P/S | 3.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.66 | ||
| P/B | 3.27 | ||
| P/tB | 3.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.71 |
EPS(TTM)5.43
EY5.51%
EPS(NY)5.86
Fwd EY5.95%
FCF(TTM)7.21
FCFY7.31%
OCF(TTM)9.25
OCFY9.38%
SpS30.59
BVpS30.17
TBVpS28.66
PEG (NY)2.28
PEG (5Y)0.54
Graham Number60.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.22% | ||
| ROE | 18.86% | ||
| ROCE | 24.28% | ||
| ROIC | 19.07% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.43% | ||
| OM | 25.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.6% | ||
| GM | 55.04% | ||
| FCFM | 23.56% |
ROA(3y)12.28%
ROA(5y)11.88%
ROE(3y)16.33%
ROE(5y)16.1%
ROIC(3y)17.63%
ROIC(5y)16.53%
ROICexc(3y)20.11%
ROICexc(5y)18.42%
ROICexgc(3y)21.24%
ROICexgc(5y)19.43%
ROCE(3y)22.44%
ROCE(5y)21.04%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.27%
ROICexgc growth 5Y52.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y52.46%
OM growth 3Y0.35%
OM growth 5Y19.45%
PM growth 3Y0.53%
PM growth 5Y7.67%
GM growth 3Y0.44%
GM growth 5Y0.36%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.24% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.66% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 548.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 126.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.55 |
F-Score9
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC2.19
Cap/Depr(3y)87.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.13%
Profit Quality(3y)135.1%
Profit Quality(5y)127.69%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.7%
EPS 3Y6.78%
EPS 5Y33.93%
EPS Q2Q%-8.09%
EPS Next Y7.97%
EPS Next 2Y4.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.39%
Revenue growth 3Y4.48%
Revenue growth 5Y24.21%
Sales Q2Q%4.08%
Revenue Next Year2.93%
Revenue Next 2Y2.57%
Revenue Next 3Y2.11%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.7%
EBIT growth 3Y4.85%
EBIT growth 5Y48.37%
EBIT Next Year54.99%
EBIT Next 3Y16.62%
EBIT Next 5Y17.29%
FCF growth 1Y37.68%
FCF growth 3Y8.59%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y17.08%
OCF growth 3Y5.63%
OCF growth 5Y39.31%
MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC / MCRI FAQ
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MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC (MCRI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MCRI stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC (MCRI) is 18.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.27.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC (MCRI) is expected to grow by 7.97% in the next year.