MSC (Studio City International Holdings) ROA %: -2.31% (As of Jun. 2026)

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MSC Studio City International Holdings Ltd MSC
51 GF Score
Price $1.83
GF Value $5.19
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Studio City International Holdings ROA %?

Studio City International Holdings MSC +0.55% 51 ROA % is -2.31% as of Jun. 2026. 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 857 Travel & Leisure companies, Studio City International Holdings ranks worse than 73.75% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Studio City International Holdings's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-62.4 Mil. Studio City International Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,703.4 Mil. Therefore, Studio City International Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -2.31%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Studio City International Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

MSC' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.18   Med: -3.51   Max: 1.22
Current: -1.85

During the past 11 years, Studio City International Holdings's highest ROA % was 1.22%. The lowest was -11.18%. And the median was -3.51%.

MSC's ROA % is ranked worse than
73.75% of 857 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.58 vs MSC: -1.85

Studio City International Holdings  (NYSE:MSC) ROA % Explanation

ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A bank’s ROA % is typically well under 2%.

Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:

ROA %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-62.404/2703.4495
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-62.404 / 658.244)*(658.244 / 2703.4495)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-9.48 %*0.2435
=-2.31 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) revenue 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.


Be Aware

Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.

E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.


Studio City International Holdings ROA % Related Terms


Studio City International Holdings ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Studio City International Holdings's ROA % can be seen below:

* 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 ROA % Chart

Studio City International Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.94 -9.45 -3.91 -3.11 -2.03

Studio City International Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.51 -2.59 -2.92 0.45 -2.31

MSC vs FLL, CPHC, BALY: ROA % Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Studio City International Holdings's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Studio City International Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Studio City International Holdings's ROA % falls into.


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Studio City International Holdings ROA % Calculation

Studio City International Holdings's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-58.765/( (2985.444+2796.434)/ 2 )
=-58.765/2890.939
=-2.03 %

Studio City International Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )+Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-62.404/( (2709.46+2697.439)/ 2 )
=-62.404/2703.4495
=-2.31 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -2.31% mean?
Studio City International Holdings (MSC) has a ROA % of -2.31% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Studio City International Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Studio City International Holdings ranks #632 out of 857 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Studio City International Holdings' ROA % too high?
Studio City International Holdings' current ROA % is -2.31%. Based on the distribution chart, Studio City International Holdings ranks #632 out of 857 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' ROA % compare to FLL and CPHC?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Studio City International Holdings ranks #632 out of 857 companies for ROA %. This places Studio City International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.58. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median ROA % among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.58, based on 857 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Studio City International Holdings and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median ROA % is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Studio City International Holdings's current ROA % is -2.31%. 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 ROA % is -2.31%. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Studio City International Holdings (MSC), the current ROA % is -2.31% 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:

  • ROA %: -2.31%
  • GF Value™: $5.19 vs. price of $1.83 (64.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 60 Wyndham Street, 38th Floor, The Centrium, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
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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