Melco Resorts and Entertainment (STU:MAS) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 5.57 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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STU:MAS Melco Resorts and Entertainment Ltd STU:MAS
72 GF Score
Price €4.96
GF Value €7.49
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Melco Resorts and Entertainment Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Melco Resorts and Entertainment STU:MAS -0.80% 72 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 5.57 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:MAS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. Melco Resorts and Entertainment's current shares buyback ratio was 5.57%.

Melco Resorts and Entertainment Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Melco Resorts and Entertainment Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Melco Resorts and Entertainment's Shares Buyback Ratio % can be seen below:

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Melco Resorts and Entertainment Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Melco Resorts and Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
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Melco Resorts and Entertainment Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 2.03 5.06 -0.07 -0.01 0.61
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Melco Resorts and Entertainment Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Melco Resorts and Entertainment's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(419.713 - 390.685) / 419.713
=6.92%

Melco Resorts and Entertainment's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(390.685 - 388.292) / 390.685
=0.61%

* 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.

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What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 5.57 mean?
Melco Resorts and Entertainment (STU:MAS) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 5.57 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Melco Resorts and Entertainment and its competitors.
Is Melco Resorts and Entertainment's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Melco Resorts and Entertainment's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 5.57. Overall, Melco Resorts and Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melco Resorts and Entertainment's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to LVS and MGM?
Melco Resorts and Entertainment's Shares Buyback Ratio % of 5.57 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Buyback Ratio % for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Melco Resorts and Entertainment and its competitors. Melco Resorts and Entertainment's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 5.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melco Resorts and Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melco Resorts and Entertainment (STU:MAS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.49, compared to a current price of €4.96 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 5.57. Melco Resorts and Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Melco Resorts and Entertainment (STU:MAS), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 5.57 as of Aug. 01, 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 Melco Resorts and Entertainment (STU:MAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melco Resorts and Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.96 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.49. GuruFocus considers Melco Resorts and Entertainment to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:MAS:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 5.57
  • GF Value™: €7.49 vs. price of €4.96 (33.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Melco Resorts and Entertainment Business Description

Address 60 Wyndham Street, 38th Floor, The Centrium, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
Melco Resorts & Entertainment is one of only six licensed casino operators in Macao. It operates Altira, a complex focused on premium customers; City of Dreams, an integrated resort in Cotai serving both mass-market and premium patrons; and Mocha Clubs' electronic gaming machines. The company also has a majority interest in Studio City, which opened in 2015. Outside Macao, Melco owns City of Dreams Manila in the Philippines and City of Dreams Mediterranean in Cyprus. The business mix in terms of adjusted EBITDA was about 84% from Macao, with the rest from overseas as of 2025.
72GF Score

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