Melco Crown (MLCO 0.11%) 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.
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The Biggest Reasons to Sell Melco Crown
By Travis Hoium
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May 30, 2013 at 4:18PM
NASDAQ: MLCO
Melco Resorts & Entertainment
Market Cap
$4B
Today's Change
(0.11%) $0.01
Current Price
$8.84
Price as of July 15, 2025, 11:08 a.m. ET
A sky-high valuation and political risk in China are among reasons to be cautious about Melco Crown.
Kristen Coia does not have a position in any company mentioned. Fool contributor Travis Hoium manages an account that owns shares of Wynn Resorts, Limited. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Stocks Mentioned
Melco Resorts & Entertainment
MLCO
$8.84
(0.11%)
$0.01
Wynn Resorts
WYNN
$110.49
(-0.47%)
$0.52
Las Vegas Sands
LVS
$49.80
(-0.86%)
$0.43
*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.
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