Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. (MCRI) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$111.76 -0.44% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. (MCRI) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 69/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $2.00B
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk C
Cash (17)Whales (10)SEC (10)Macro (16)CEO (16)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.9% Base Target
$143 Bull$117 Base$91 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for MCRI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.8%
RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
35.530 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
6 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE49% OF RANGE
L: $88$111.76H: $136
1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (23% profit margin and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: A-RQD 17 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: CRQD 26 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: CRQD 26 / 40
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BULLISH (85)

18.9% ROIC with 23.4% gross margin and 6.41% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BEARISH (50)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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BULLISH (70)

26/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 16/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like MCRI
  • ✓Strong cash generator (23% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
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MCRI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -5.84%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-10-30O $112.2H $112.2L $109.5C $111.8VOL 236.4K
RES: $121.0SUP: $106.9SMA50: $118.1SMA200: $112.7
$138.6$127.7$116.8$105.9$95.07RES $121.0SUP $106.9$111.82026-04-302026-06-152026-07-312026-09-162026-10-30
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
13.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +4.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (MCRI)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #202 of 1011 ⚔️ PENN vs MCRI Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (MCRI vs. PENN, XHR, SHO, MLCO)

Industry: Hotels/Resorts (35 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. (MCRI) ranks #202 by composite RQD confidence (69/100, grade C+) and #416 by equity capitalization ($2.00B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MLCO leads on earnings valuation at 8.2x trailing P/E, while MCRI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 18.9% ROIC and 23.4% gross margin. MCRI currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 69/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
MCRI ACTIVE
Monarch Casino & Resort Inc.
C+ 69/100 19.8x 23.4% 18.9% -0.44% $2.00B Benchmark Subject
PENN
PENN Entertainment Inc.
D+ 57/100 — — -13.3% +4.14% $2.06B /penn-vs-mcri →
XHR
Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc.
D+ 53/100 30.3x 30.6% 8.5% +0.14% $1.91B /xhr-vs-mcri →
SHO
Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc.
C+ 67/100 — — — +1.41% $2.41B /sho-vs-mcri →
MLCO
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited
C 62/100 8.2x — 10.6% +2.95% $1.51B /mlco-vs-mcri →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000907242

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. (MCRI) reported GAAP revenue of $545.1M (+4.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $522.2M , and +8.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $101.4M, operating cash flow of $164.7M, and free cash flow of $128.4M (+37.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, MCRI closed FY2025 with $712.8M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $545.1M $101.4M $164.7M $128.4M $712.8M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $522.2M $72.8M $140.7M $93.3M $691.6M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $501.5M $82.4M $173.0M $173.0M — —

3. MCRI Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is MCRI stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRI) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $111.76 (-0.44% 1D, market cap $2.00B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, MCRI ranks #202 in composite RQD confidence.

How does MCRI compare to PENN and XHR in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Hotels/Resorts), MCRI carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 19.8x, gross margin of 23.4%, and ROIC of 18.9%. By comparison, PENN (PENN Entertainment Inc.) holds a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -13.3%, cap $2.06B) and XHR (Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc.) posts a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E 30.3x, ROIC 8.5%, cap $1.91B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MLCO leads on earnings multiple (8.2x) while MCRI leads on capital efficiency (18.9% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for MCRI?

Per MCRI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000907242), Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. generated $545.1M in revenue (+4.4% YoY), $101.4M in net income, and $128.4M in free cash flow against $712.8M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (23% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is MCRI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

MCRI last traded at $111.76 (-0.44% on volume of 137,491 shares), positioning the stock -5.34% below its 50-day simple moving average ($118.06) and -0.84% below its 200-day simple moving average ($112.71). Across its 52-week range of $88.34 to $135.93, MCRI sits at the 49.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 35.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.8% ($106.40 to $117.12).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell MCRI stock right now?

Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. (MCRI) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold — HOLD) with 69/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 23% profit margin (19% return on capital), mixed timing at 20x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is MCRI's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

MCRI's 12-month base price target is $117.29 (range $91.49 to $142.73), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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