Las Vegas Sands Corp (NYSE: LVS)

Sector: Consumer Cyclical Industry: Resorts & Casinos CIK: 0001300514
Market Cap 39.82 Bn
P/B 25.05
P/E 24.48
P/S 3.06
ROIC (Qtr) 12.88
Div Yield % 1.74
Rev 1y % (Qtr) 26.00
Total Debt (Qtr) 15.78 Bn
Debt/Equity (Qtr) 9.93
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About

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) is a leading global developer and operator of destination properties, also known as Integrated Resorts. The company's primary business activities include the development, ownership, and operation of Integrated Resorts in Macao and Singapore. LVS is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol LVS. LVS operates in the gaming, hotel, retail, and entertainment industries. Its primary products include gaming tables and slots, hotel rooms and suites, retail space, and entertainment facilities. The...

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Investment thesis

Bull case

  • Healthy cash reserves of 3.97B provide 3.52x coverage of short-term debt 1.13B, demonstrating strong liquidity position and minimal refinancing risk.
  • Operating cash flow of 3.02B provides strong 55.98x coverage of stock compensation 54M, indicating sustainable incentive practices.
  • Robust free cash flow of 1.86B exceeds capital expenditure of 1.16B by 1.60x, indicating strong organic growth funding capability.
  • Strong operating cash flow of 3.02B provides 2.02x coverage of SG&A expenses 1.50B, showing efficient operational cost management.
  • Cash position of 3.97B provides exceptional 16.59x coverage of minority interest expenses 239M, indicating strong liquidity.

Bear case

  • Operating cash flow of 3.02B barely covers its investment activities of (1.22B), with a coverage ratio of -2.48, indicating heavy reliance on external financing for growth which may not be sustainable in a tighter credit environment.
  • Operating cash flow of 3.02B provides thin coverage of dividend payments of (833M) with a -3.63 ratio, suggesting potential dividend sustainability issues if operational performance deteriorates.
  • High receivables of 742M relative to inventory of 46M (16.13 ratio) suggests aggressive credit terms or collection difficulties, potentially masking revenue quality issues.
  • Operating earnings of 2.72B show weak coverage of depreciation charges of 1.46B, with a 1.86 ratio indicating high capital intensity and potential reinvestment needs.
  • High depreciation of 1.46B relative to operating cash flow of 3.02B, which is 0.48x suggests significant maintenance capital requirements affecting free cash flow.

Product and Service Breakdown of Revenue (2025)

Peer comparison

Companies in the Resorts & Casinos
S.No. Ticker Company Market Cap P/E P/S Total Debt (Qtr)
1 LVS Las Vegas Sands Corp 39.82 Bn 24.48 3.06 15.78 Bn
2 WYNN Wynn Resorts Ltd 20.12 Bn 2,860.00 4.09 12.20 Bn
3 MGM MGM Resorts International 9.16 Bn 44.51 0.52 31.26 Bn
4 BYD Boyd Gaming Corp 8.33 Bn -92.47 2.92 2.46 Bn
5 MTN Vail Resorts Inc 4.91 Bn 196.79 4.35 3.38 Bn
6 HGV Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. 4.44 Bn 83.82 0.89 7.28 Bn
7 CZR Caesars Entertainment, Inc. 3.93 Bn -7.83 0.34 24.88 Bn
8 RRR Red Rock Resorts, Inc. 3.66 Bn 20.78 2.12 3.41 Bn

Industry comparisons

Current Valuation Value Ind Avg Percentile
EV to Assets EV to Assets 2.38 1.18
EV to Cash from Ops. EV/CFO 17.24 39.36
EV to Debt EV to Debt 3.30 32.02
EV to EBIT EV/EBIT 19.16 44.55
EV to EBITDA EV/EBITDA 12.17 19.91
EV to Free Cash Flow [EV/FCF] EV/FCF 27.99 -82.04
EV to Market Cap EV to Market Cap 1.31 4.40
EV to Revenue EV/Rev 4.00 4.33
Price to Book Value [P/B] P/B 25.05 3.49
Price to Earnings [P/E] P/E 24.48 199.09
Dividend Metrics Value Ind Avg Percentile
Dividend Coverage Ratio Div Coverage (Qtr) 1.95 2.40
Dividend Payout Ratio % Div Payout % (Qtr) 42.60 38.73
Dividend per Basic Share Div per Share (Qtr) 1.00 1.07
FCF Dividend Payout Ratio % FCF Div Payout % (Qtr) 37.11 21.58
Interest Coverage Int. cover (Qtr) 3.65 -1.90
Growth Metrics Value Ind Avg Percentile
Capex Growth (1y) % Capex 1y % (Qtr) 25.86 7.02
Cash and Equivalents Growth (1y) % Cash & Equiv 1y % (Qtr) 5.06 3.69
Dividend Growth (1y) % Div 1y % (Qtr) 66.67 6.21
EBIAT Growth (1y) % EBIAT 1y % (Qtr) 7.70 -15.96
EBITDA Growth (1y) % EBITDA 1y % (Qtr) 15.42 -13.29
EBIT Growth (1y) % EBIT 1y % (Qtr) 14.24 -1.32
EBT Growth (1y) % EBT 1y % (Qtr) 19.35 -10.90
EPS Growth (1y) % EPS 1y % (Qtr) 19.29 9.03
FCF Growth (1y) % FCF 1y % (Qtr) 13.68 81.04
Gross Profit Growth (1y) % Gross Profit 1y % (Qtr) 17.39 4.33
Liquidity Ratios Value Ind Avg Percentile
Asset Utilization Ratio Asset Util Ratio (Qtr) 0.59 0.49
Cash Payout Ratio Cash Payout (Qtr) 0.20 0.11
Cash Ratio Cash Ratio (Qtr) 0.94 0.59
Current Ratio Curr Ratio (Qtr) 1.14 0.90
Debt to Equity Ratio Debt/Equity (Qtr) 9.93 4.57
Interest Cover Ratio Int Coverage (Qtr) 3.65 -1.90
Times Interest Earned Times Interest Earned (Qtr) 3.65 -1.90
Profitability Value Ind Avg Percentile
EBITDA Margin % EBITDA Margin % (Qtr) 32.10 18.45
EBIT Margin % EBIT Margin % (Qtr) 20.90 11.71
EBT Margin % EBT Margin % (Qtr) 15.16 4.06
Gross Margin % Gross Margin % (Qtr) 49.80 47.91
Net Profit Margin % Net Margin % (Qtr) 12.50 2.46