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Studio City International Holdings (NYSE:MSC) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Studio City International Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Studio City International Holdings Operating Margin % 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.
Studio City International Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
MSC vs FLL, CPHC, BALY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Studio City International Holdings's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating Margin % 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 Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Studio City International Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Studio City International Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Studio City International Holdings Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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 (MSC) has a Operating Margin % of 9.10% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Studio City International Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Studio City International Holdings ranks #356 out of 842 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Studio City International Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Studio City International Holdings' current Operating Margin % is 9.10%. The Travel & Leisure industry median Operating Margin % is 8.21. Studio City International Holdings' value of 9.10% is 10.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Studio City International Holdings ranks #356 out of 842 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above 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' Operating Margin % compare to FLL and CPHC?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Studio City International Holdings ranks #356 out of 842 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Studio City International Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.21. Studio City International Holdings' value of 9.10% is 10.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Operating Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.21, based on 842 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Studio City International Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 9.10% is 10.8% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Studio City International Holdings and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Studio City International Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 9.10%. 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 Operating Margin % is 9.10% and 10.8% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.21. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Studio City International Holdings (MSC), the current Operating Margin % is 9.10% 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:
Operating Margin %: 9.10%
GF Value™: $5.19 vs. price of $1.83 (64.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.8% above the Travel & Leisure median (#356 of 842)
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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