While investors are never interested in gambling, they can sometimes be interested in casinos. For the most part companies that run casinos are actually entertainment companies. Their business model is comprised of gambling, resort living, fine dining and live stage shows. But their lure has always been legalized gambling.
Below you'll find an initial look at 4 companies in the casino business. Two of them are very famous hotels/casinos, and two of them are very famous cruise lines/casinos. At first glance it's apparent that the two land based casinos are showing a better one year total shareholder return, but initial looks can sometimes be misleading. If you're interested in investing in this industry, please use the following information as a starting point only. There's a lot more to these companies than what I've included in this article.
Below you'll find an initial look at 4 companies in the casino business. Two of them are very famous hotels/casinos, and two of them are very famous cruise lines/casinos. At first glance it's apparent that the two land based casinos are showing a better one year total shareholder return, but initial looks can sometimes be misleading. If you're interested in investing in this industry, please use the following information as a starting point only. There's a lot more to these companies than what I've included in this article.
Data as of 1 September 2014
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) develops, owns, and operates integrated resorts in Asia and the United States. The company owns and operates The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, Sands Cotai Central, the Four Seasons Hotel Macao, the Plaza Casino, and the Sands Macao in Macau, the People’s Republic of China. It also owns and operates the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore; The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, and Five-Diamond luxury resorts on the Las Vegas Strip; the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada; and the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The company’s integrated resorts comprise accommodations, gaming, entertainment and retail facilities, convention and exhibition facilities, celebrity chef restaurants, and other amenities. Las Vegas Sands Corp. was founded in 1988 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daily Chart) (Weekly Chart)
| Price $66.51 1yr Target $84.25 No. of Analysts 20 1yr Cap Gain 26.67% Dividend $2.00 Yield 3.00% 1yr Tot Return 29.67% P/E Ratio 20.53 PEG 1.22 | EPS (ttm) $3.24 Div Payout Ratio 61.72% EPS next year $4.17 Forward P/E Ratio 15.94 ROA 11.80% ROE 35.60% 3yr RevGR 25.89% 3yr EarnGR 75.20% 3yr DivGR N/A |
Carnival Corporation (CCL) operates as a cruise company worldwide. It operates in two segments, North America; and Europe, Australia, & Asia. The company offers various cruise products and services through a fleet of 101 cruise ships under the brand names of Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; and AIDA Cruises, Costa, Cunard, Ibero Cruises, and P&O Cruises in Europe, Australia, and Asia. It also provides vacations to various cruise destinations; and owns and operates 11 hotels or lodges, and approximately 300 motorcoaches and 20 glass-domed railcars. The company sells its cruise services through travel agents, including wholesalers, general sales agents, and tour operators. Carnival Corporation was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida. (Daily Chart) (Weekly Chart)
| Price $37.88 1yr Target $42.44 No. of Analysts 16 1yr Cap Gain 12.03% Dividend $1.00 Yield 2.63% 1yr Tot Return 14.66% P/E Ratio 27.06 PEG 1.31 | EPS (ttm) $1.40 Div Payout Ratio 71.42% EPS next year $2.36 Forward P/E Ratio 16.05 ROA % 2.70 ROE % 4.50 3yr RevGR 2.20% 3yr EarnGR -17.29% 3yr DivGR 35.30% |
Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN), together with its subsidiaries, develops, owns, and operates destination casino resorts. It operates in two segments, Macau Operations and Las Vegas Operations. The company operates Wynn Macau and Encore at Wynn Macau resort located in the People’s Republic of China. Its Macau resorts feature two luxury hotel towers with a total of 1,008 rooms and suites; 493 table games; 866 slot machines; a poker pit in approximately 280,000 square feet of casino gaming space; 8 restaurants; 2 spas and 1 salon; lounges; meeting facilities; 2 health clubs and spas; and approximately 57,000 square feet of retail space featuring boutiques, as well as a show in the rotunda. The company also owns and operates Wynn Las Vegas and Encore at Wynn Las Vegas resort with a total of 4,748 hotel rooms, suites, and villas; 230 table games; 1,854 slot machines; a race and sports book and poker room in approximately 186,000 square feet of casino gaming space, including a sky casino and private gaming salons; 34 food and beverage outlets; 2 spas and salons; lounges; and approximately 96,000 square feet of retail space featuring various boutiques. Its Las Vegas resorts also offer 3 nightclubs; a beach club; a Ferrari and Maserati automobile dealership; wedding chapels; an 18-hole golf course; approximately 283,000 square feet of meeting space; a theater; and an Encore theater presenting various headliner entertainment acts, as well as provides 2 showrooms and a beach club. Wynn Resorts, Limited was founded in 2002 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Daily Chart) (Weekly Chart)
| Price $192.88 1yr Target $239.63 No. of Analysts 19 1yr Cap Gain 24.23% Dividend $5.00 Yield 2.59% 1yr Tot Return 26.82% P/E Ratio 23.78 PEG 1.53 | EPS (ttm) $8.11 Div Payout Ratio 61.65% EPS next year $9.18 Forward P/E Ratio 21.02 ROA 9.50% ROE N/A 3yr RevGR 10.22% 3yr EarnGR 76.12% 3yr DivGR -9.65% |
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (RCL) operates as a cruise company worldwide. It owns six cruise brands comprising Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara Club Cruises, CDF Croisières de France, and TUI Cruises. The Royal Caribbean International brand provides cruise itineraries ranging from 2 to 18 nights with options for onboard dining, entertainment, and other onboard activities. The Celebrity Cruises brand offers cruise itineraries ranging from 3 to 18 nights various destinations; and operates onboard upscale ships that offer accommodations, fine dining, personalized services, and spa facilities. The Azamara Club Cruises brand offers cruise itineraries ranging from 4 to 18 nights that serve the up-market segment of the North American, the United Kingdom, and Australian markets. The Pullmantur brand provides cruise itineraries ranging from 4 to 12 nights with various cruising options and onboard activities for couples and families traveling with children. The CDF Croisières de France brand provides seasonal itineraries to the Mediterranean serving the French cruise market. The TUI Cruises brand provides onboard activities, services, shore excursions and menu offerings for the German cruise market. As of February 5, 2014, the company operated a total of 41 ships with an additional 6 under construction contracts on approximately 490 destinations on 7 continents. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida. (Daily Chart) (Weekly Chart)
| Price $63.76 1yr Target $64.37 No. of Analysts 21 1yr Cap Gain 0.95% Dividend $1.00 Yield 1.56% 1yr Tot Return 2.51% P/E Ratio 26.35 PEG 0.99 | EPS (ttm) $2.42 Div Payout Ratio 41.32% EPS next year $4.51 Forward P/E Ratio 14.14 ROA 2.70% ROE 6.10% 3yr RevGR 5.57% 3yr EarnGR -3.32% 3yr DivGR N/A |
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