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ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Meridian Holdings ROE % Related Terms
Meridian Holdings ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meridian Holdings's ROE % 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.
For the Gambling subindustry, Meridian Holdings's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.
Meridian Holdings ROE % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Meridian Holdings's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meridian Holdings's ROE % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Meridian Holdings (MRDN) has a ROE % of 17.59% as of Jun. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Meridian Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Meridian Holdings ranks #809 out of 823 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.
Is Meridian Holdings' ROE % too high?
Meridian Holdings' current ROE % is 17.59%. The Travel & Leisure industry median ROE % is 5.72. Meridian Holdings' value of 17.59% is 207.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meridian Holdings ranks #809 out of 823 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meridian Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian Holdings' ROE % compare to INSE and ROLR?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Meridian Holdings ranks #809 out of 823 companies for ROE %. This places Meridian Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 5.72. Meridian Holdings' value of 17.59% is 207.5% 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 ROE % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median ROE % among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.72, based on 823 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Meridian Holdings's current ROE % of 17.59% is 207.5% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Meridian Holdings and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median ROE % is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meridian Holdings's current ROE % is 17.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meridian Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Holdings (MRDN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.12, compared to a current price of $14.30 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 17.59% and 207.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.72. Meridian Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meridian Holdings (MRDN), the current ROE % is 17.59% 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 Meridian Holdings (MRDN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.30 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.12.
GuruFocus considers Meridian Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MRDN:
ROE %: 17.59%
GF Value™: $25.12 vs. price of $14.30 (43.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 207.5% above the Travel & Leisure median (#809 of 823)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MRDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meridian Holdings Inc is engaged in the online gaming and betting business, providing sports betting, online casino, and gaming operations across multiple jurisdictions in Europe, Africa, and Central and South America. The company has three reportable segments: MeridianBet Group, GMAG, and RKings & CFAC. The MeridianBet Group segment includes retail and online sports betting, casinos, and related gaming operations. The GMAG segment focuses on the resale of third-party gaming content, mainly serving customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The RKings & CFAC segment is involved in pay-to-enter prize competitions and trade promotions conducted in the United Kingdom and Australia. It generates the majority of its revenue from the MeridianBet Group segment.
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