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Melco International DevelopmentMDEVY 73 Debt-to-Equity is 31.21 as of Dec. 2025, which is 346% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates MDEVY with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 722 Travel & Leisure companies, Melco International Development ranks worse than 100% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Melco International Development's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MDEVY'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.46 Med: 7 Max: 1374.09
Current: 31.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Melco International Development was 1374.09. The lowest was 1.46. And the median was 7.00.
MDEVY's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 100% of 722
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.43
vs MDEVY: 31.21
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Melco International Development Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Melco International Development Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Melco International Development Debt-to-Equity Chart
MDEVY vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Melco International Development's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Melco International Development Debt-to-Equity vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Melco International Development's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Melco International Development's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Melco International Development (MDEVY) has a Debt-to-Equity of 31.21 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Melco International Development and its competitors. This is 346% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Melco International Development's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.46 to 1,374.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Melco International Development ranks #722 out of 722 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is Melco International Development's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Melco International Development's current Debt-to-Equity of 31.21 is 346% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 1,374.09. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Melco International Development's value of 31.21 is 7158.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Melco International Development ranks #722 out of 722 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Melco International Development has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melco International Development's Debt-to-Equity compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Melco International Development ranks #722 out of 722 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Melco International Development in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Melco International Development's value of 31.21 is 7158.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Melco International Development's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.46 to 1,374.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Melco International Development 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.43, based on 722 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Melco International Development's current Debt-to-Equity of 31.21 is 7158.1% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Melco International Development and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Melco International Development's current Debt-to-Equity is 31.21, which is 346% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melco International Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melco International Development (MDEVY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.87, compared to a current price of $2.14 — trading 25.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 31.21, which is 346% above median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 7158.1% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.43. Melco International Development's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Melco International Development (MDEVY), the current Debt-to-Equity is 31.21 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Melco International Development (MDEVY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melco International Development stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.14 is trading 25.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.87.
GuruFocus considers Melco International Development to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MDEVY:
Debt-to-Equity: 31.21 (346% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
GF Value™: $2.87 vs. price of $2.14 (25.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7158.1% above the Travel & Leisure median (#722 of 722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MDEVY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Melco International Development Ltd is a developer, owner, and operator of an international network of casino gaming and entertainment resorts. Its segments are the Casino and Hospitality segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises the operation of casinos and the provision of hospitality services and facilities through Melco Resorts. Its resorts and properties include City of Dreams Cotai, Altira Macau, and Mocha Clubs in Macau; City of Dreams Manila in the Philippines; and City of Dreams Mediterranean and Cyprus Casinos in Cyprus. The Other segment comprises investments in a joint venture and associates, and other activities. Its operations are mainly located in Macau, the Philippines, Cyprus, and other regions, with maximum revenue derived from Macau.
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