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Monarch Casino & ResortMCRI +1.60%87 Buyback Yield % is 4.06 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 1.75. GuruFocus rates MCRI with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $89.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Travel & Leisure companies, Monarch Casino & Resort ranks better than 82.89% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MCRI vs PENN, VAC, RRR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Monarch Casino & Resort's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Monarch Casino & Resort Buyback Yield % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Monarch Casino & Resort's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Monarch Casino & Resort's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.06 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Monarch Casino & Resort and its competitors. This is 132% above median its historical median of 1.75. Over the past decade, Monarch Casino & Resort's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.38 to 5.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Monarch Casino & Resort ranks #45 out of 263 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Monarch Casino & Resort's Buyback Yield % too high?
Monarch Casino & Resort's current Buyback Yield % of 4.06 is 132% above median its 10-year median of 1.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 5.33. The Travel & Leisure industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. Monarch Casino & Resort's value of 4.06 is 4411.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Monarch Casino & Resort ranks #45 out of 263 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Monarch Casino & Resort has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Monarch Casino & Resort's Buyback Yield % compare to PENN and VAC?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Monarch Casino & Resort ranks #45 out of 263 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Monarch Casino & Resort in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. Monarch Casino & Resort's value of 4.06 is 4411.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Monarch Casino & Resort's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.38 to 5.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.75 vs. the industry median of 0.09, Monarch Casino & Resort has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.09, based on 263 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Monarch Casino & Resort's current Buyback Yield % of 4.06 is 4411.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Monarch Casino & Resort and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Monarch Casino & Resort's current Buyback Yield % is 4.06, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 1.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Monarch Casino & Resort stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $89.07, compared to a current price of $127.57 — trading 43.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.06, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 1.75 and 4411.1% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.09. Monarch Casino & Resort's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.06 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monarch Casino & Resort stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $127.57 is trading 43.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $89.07.
GuruFocus considers Monarch Casino & Resort to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MCRI:
Buyback Yield %: 4.06 (132% above median its 10-year median of 1.75)
GF Value™: $89.07 vs. price of $127.57 (43.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4411.1% above the Travel & Leisure median (#45 of 263)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MCRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Monarch Casino & Resort Inc is engaged in providing the latest gaming, dining, and hospitality amenities. It owns and operates the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, a hotel/casino facility in Reno, Nevada, and the Monarch Black Hawk Casino in Black Hawk. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Casinos, followed by Food & Beverage and Hotel Operations.
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