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Studio City International Holdings Limited each representing four (Class A) (MSC) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

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

MSC last traded at $0.78 (-0.10% on volume of 22,273 shares), positioning the stock -32.76% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.16) and -63.38% below its 200-day simple moving average ($2.13). Across its 52-week range of $0.75 to $4.19, MSC sits at the 0.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 31.8 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.00 to $0.88).

$0.78 -0.10% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $0.78

Studio City International Holdings Limited each representing four (Class A) (MSC) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 28/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (28/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows →

ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $165.4M

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As of 2026-11-02, Studio City International Holdings Limited each representing four (Class A) (NYSE: MSC) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 28/100 at a spot price of $0.78 (-0.10% 1D, market cap $165.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 6/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, MSC ranks #910 in composite RQD confidence.

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🤖 Ellis Vennor • AI Peer & Flow Quant (Click for Instant Brief) How does MSC compare to GHG and PUSA in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Hotels/Resorts), MSC carries a Roarable E (28/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 2.3%. By comparison, GHG (GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. each representing one Class A ordinary share) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 4.2x, ROIC 85.0%, cap $99.9M) and PUSA (Powerus Corporation) posts a E grade (26/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -22.8%, cap $305.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, GHG leads on earnings multiple (4.2x) while GHG leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for MSC?

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Per MSC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001713334), Studio City International Holdings Limited each representing four (Class A) generated $694.6M in revenue (+8.7% YoY), -$58.8M in net income, and $210.3M in free cash flow against $2.80B in total assets and $2.02B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $0.78 (-0.21%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 7/20 (D-) • 30.3% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (28/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-10.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk E

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-14.1% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for MSC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (28/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY MSC SCORES 28/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+7/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 30.3% FCF Margin ($210.3M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+7/20 pts (25% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 2% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 31.8 (OVERSOLD (<32))

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade E$0.95-2.1% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade E$0.93-17.2% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade E$0.77+1.3% Next Q

Current

Grade E$0.78-10% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: E (36) → E (28)Full Audit →

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While MSC currently carries a cautious 28/100 (E) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($1.16) and Max Pain ($0.82) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $4.40.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

🎲 LIVE PREDICTION MARKET ODDS TIED TO $MSC• $2.4M Crowd Pool • Kalshi / Polymarket Composite

Contract: “MSC Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

1.8% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (6.6% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $18,948

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $341/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.7K

Yr 1

$11.4K

Yr 2

$12.1K

Yr 3

$12.9K

Yr 4

$13.8K

Yr 5

$14.7K

Yr 6

$15.6K

Yr 7

$16.7K

Yr 8

$17.8K

Yr 9

$18.9K

Yr 10

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MSC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -70.00%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-02O $0.79H $0.79L $0.78C $0.78VOL 4.1K

RES: $2.84SUP: $0.33SMA50: $1.16SMA200: $2.13

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MSC Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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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)

28.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +8.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #910 of 1011 ⚔️ GHG vs MSC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (MSC vs. GHG, PUSA, CVEO, HCMA)

Industry: Hotels/Resorts (35 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Studio City International Holdings Limited each representing four (Class A) (MSC) ranks #910 by composite RQD confidence (28/100, grade E) and #718 by equity capitalization ($165.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, GHG leads on earnings valuation at 4.2x trailing P/E, while GHG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 34.9% gross margin. HCMA currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 57/100 (D+) compared with MSC at 28/100 (E).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
MSC ACTIVE Studio City International Holdings Limited each representing four (Class A)	E	28/100	—	—	2.3%	-0.10%	$165.4M	Benchmark Subject
GHG GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. each representing one Class A ordinary share	D+	52/100	4.2x	34.9%	85.0%	-5.03%	$99.9M	/ghg-vs-msc →
PUSA Powerus Corporation	E	26/100	—	—	-22.8%	-6.63%	$305.6M	/pusa-vs-msc →
CVEO Civeo Corporation (Canada)	E	30/100	—	23.7%	0.9%	+17.74%	$315.8M	/cveo-vs-msc →
HCMA HCM III Acquisition Corp. Class A Ordinary Share	D+	57/100	—	—	—	0.00%	$400.5M	/hcma-vs-msc →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001713334

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Studio City International Holdings Limited each representing four (Class A) (MSC) reported GAAP revenue of $694.6M (+8.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $639.1M , and +55.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$58.8M, operating cash flow of $210.3M, and free cash flow of $210.3M (+10.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, MSC closed FY2025 with $2.80B in total assets against $2.02B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.20, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$694.6M	-$58.8M	$210.3M	$210.3M	$2.80B	$2.02B
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$639.1M	-$96.7M	$189.9M	$189.9M	$2.99B	$2.14B
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$445.5M	-$133.5M	-$18.9M	-$18.9M	—	—

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

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

How does MSC compare to GHG and PUSA in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

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

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

MSC last traded at $0.78 (-0.10% on volume of 22,273 shares), positioning the stock -32.76% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.16) and -63.38% below its 200-day simple moving average ($2.13). Across its 52-week range of $0.75 to $4.19, MSC sits at the 0.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 31.8 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.00 to $0.88).

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Does MSC pay a dividend and is it safe?

Studio City International Holdings Limited each representing four (Class A) (MSC) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 1.8% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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