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Studio City International HoldingsMSC +0.55%51 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.24% as of Jun. 2026, which is 398% above its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates MSC with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 858 Travel & Leisure companies, Studio City International Holdings ranks worse than 59.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Studio City International Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
MSC'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.55 Med: 0.65 Max: 8.23
Current: 3.24
During the past 11 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Studio City International Holdings was 8.23%. The lowest was -13.55%. And the median was 0.65%.
MSC's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 59.79% of 858
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 4.87
vs MSC: 3.24
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
A better indicator of the attractiveness of an investment which takes growth into account is the Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. Studio City International Holdings's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00%. The Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
Studio City International Holdings (NYSE:MSC) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
Joel Greenblatt defines the earnings yield using the above equation because it more accurately reflects the company's profitability relative to its stock price. Items like interest payment and tax etc. are not directly related to the company's operational profitability.
Enterprise Value instead of market cap (share price) is used in the calculation because it is the real price stock and bond investors together pay for the company.
Be Aware
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
* 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.
Studio City International Holdings Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Studio City International Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.
Studio City International Holdings Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Studio City International Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Studio City International Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Studio City International Holdings Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
In his book, The Little That Beat the Market, hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt defines Earnings Yield as operating income divided by enterprise value.
Studio City International Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $72.0 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.24% mean?
Studio City International Holdings (MSC) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.24% as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Studio City International Holdings and its competitors. This is 398% above median its historical median of 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Studio City International Holdings ranks #513 out of 858 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Studio City International Holdings' Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Studio City International Holdings' current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.24% is 398% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. The Travel & Leisure industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.87. Studio City International Holdings' value of 3.24% is 33.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Studio City International Holdings ranks #513 out of 858 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Studio City International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Studio City International Holdings' Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to FLL and CPHC?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Studio City International Holdings ranks #513 out of 858 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Studio City International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.87. Studio City International Holdings' value of 3.24% is 33.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 4.87, Studio City International Holdings has consistently been below 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Travel & Leisure companies is 4.87, based on 858 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Studio City International Holdings's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.24% is 33.5% below 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Studio City International Holdings and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Studio City International Holdings's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.24%, which is 398% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Studio City International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Studio City International Holdings (MSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.19, compared to a current price of $1.83 — trading 64.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.24%, which is 398% above median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 33.5% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 4.87. Studio City International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Studio City International Holdings (MSC), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.24% as of Jun. 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 Studio City International Holdings (MSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Studio City International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.83 is trading 64.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.19.
GuruFocus considers Studio City International Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MSC:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 3.24% (398% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: $5.19 vs. price of $1.83 (64.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.5% below the Travel & Leisure median (#513 of 858)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Studio City International Holdings Ltd is a gaming, retail, and entertainment resort located in Cotai, Macau. It operates Studio City Casino with around 250 mass-market gaming tables; including tables for VIP rolling chip operations, and 552 gaming machines. Studio City features luxury hotel rooms, diverse food and beverage establishments, and complementary retail space. In addition, the company offers non-gaming attractions, including the world's first figure-8 Ferris wheel, a deluxe nightclub and karaoke venue, a live performance arena, an outdoor and an indoor water park. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from the Macau region.
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