Melco Crown (MPEL +0.67%) has been one of the hottest stocks in gaming, but investors always need to consider what the risks are in a company. A sky-high valuation indicates that investors are pricing in a lot of growth for the company, so if new resorts don't perform as expected, investors could be in for a world of hurt. Kristen Coia sat down with gaming analyst Travis Hoium to discuss what Melco Crown's biggest risks are.
The Biggest Reasons to Sell Melco Crown
By Travis Hoium – May 30, 2013 at 4:18PM
NASDAQ: MLCO
Melco Resorts & Entertainment
Market Cap
$3.5B
Today's Change
(0.67%) $0.06
Current Price
$9.06
Price as of November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
A sky-high valuation and political risk in China are among reasons to be cautious about Melco Crown.
About the Author
Travis Hoium is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering solar energy, technology, and growth stocks. Before The Motley Fool, Travis was a mechanical engineer at 3M and founded a virtual reality company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota.