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Studio City International Holdings (NYSE:MSC) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Studio City International Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Studio City International Holdings Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % Chart
MSC vs FLL, CPHC, BALY: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Studio City International Holdings's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Studio City International Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Studio City International Holdings's Pretax Margin % 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.
Studio City International Holdings (MSC) has a Pretax Margin % of -9.27% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax 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 #658 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Studio City International Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Studio City International Holdings' current Pretax Margin % is -9.27%. Based on the distribution chart, Studio City International Holdings ranks #658 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Pretax Margin % compare to FLL and CPHC?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Studio City International Holdings ranks #658 out of 844 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Studio City International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.37. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 6.37, based on 844 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Studio City International Holdings and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Studio City International Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is -9.27%. 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 Pretax Margin % is -9.27%. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Studio City International Holdings (MSC), the current Pretax Margin % is -9.27% 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:
Pretax Margin %: -9.27%
GF Value™: $5.19 vs. price of $1.83 (64.7% below fair value)
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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