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Why MSC Stock slipped -0.63% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$0.79 -0.63% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $0.79
Studio City International Holdings Limited each representing four (Class A) (MSC) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 42/100 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.
ROARABLE D- • SELL / AVOID
Cap $165.4M
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As of 2026-11-01, Studio City International Holdings Limited each representing four (Class A) (NYSE: MSC) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 42/100 at a spot price of $0.79 (-0.63% 1D, market cap $165.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 6/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, MSC ranks #794 in composite RQD confidence.
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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 D- (42/100 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 C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 4.2x, ROIC 85.0%, cap $99.9M) and PUSA (Powerus Corporation) posts a D- grade (39/100 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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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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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $0.79 (-0.30%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 7/20 (D-) • 30.3% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-7.6% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for MSC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (42/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY MSC SCORES 42/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+13/20 pts (31% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.5% realized swing band)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+11/20 pts (26% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 2% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 30.2 (OVERSOLD (<32))
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)
Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 15 pts from alignment
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C-$1.00-2% Next Q
50
Q2 (-2Q)Grade D$0.98-19.4% Next Q
47
Q3 (-1Q)Grade D$0.79+0% Next Q
45
CurrentGrade D-$0.79-7% Hist 90D α
42
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a MSC Turnaround Squeeze
While MSC currently carries a cautious 42/100 (D-) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (5/20), 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 ($1.19) and Max Pain ($0.83) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $4.40.
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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.
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Why MSC Stock slipped -0.63% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Studio City International Holdings Limited each representing four (Class A) (MSC) slipped -0.63% to $0.79, trading at 2% of its 52-week range ($0.75 – $4.19). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (2% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 2% of its 52-week range ($0.75 – $4.19) with RSI-14 at 30.2 (OVERSOLD (<32)).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±12.5% around $0.79 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D- (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $210.3M annual free cash flow.
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MSC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -66.38%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-10-30O $0.79H $0.86L $0.77C $0.79VOL 22.3K
RES: $2.85SUP: $0.32SMA50: $1.19SMA200: $2.15
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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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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (MSC)
Consumer Discretionary Rank #794 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 #794 by composite RQD confidence (42/100, grade D-) 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. GHG currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 64/100 (C) compared with MSC at 42/100 (D-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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| MSC
ACTIVE
Studio City International Holdings Limited each representing four (Class A) | D- | 42/100 | — | — | 2.3% | -0.63% | $165.4M | Benchmark Subject |
| GHG GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. each representing one Class A ordinary share | C | 64/100 | 4.2x | 34.9% | 85.0% | +2.52% | $99.9M | /ghg-vs-msc → |
| PUSA Powerus Corporation | D- | 39/100 | — | — | -22.8% | +0.56% | $305.6M | /pusa-vs-msc → |
| CVEO Civeo Corporation (Canada) | D- | 42/100 | — | 23.7% | 0.9% | +1.09% | $315.8M | /cveo-vs-msc → |
| HCMA HCM III Acquisition Corp. Class A Ordinary Share | D+ | 56/100 | — | — | — | 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 0001713334In 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 |
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| 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)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs MSC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Studio City International Holdings Limited each representing four (Class A) (NYSE: MSC) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 42/100 at a spot price of $0.79 (-0.63% 1D, market cap $165.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 6/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, MSC ranks #794 in composite RQD confidence.
How does MSC compare to GHG and PUSA in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Hotels/Resorts), MSC carries a Roarable D- (42/100 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 C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 4.2x, ROIC 85.0%, cap $99.9M) and PUSA (Powerus Corporation) posts a D- grade (39/100 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).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for MSC?
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.
Where is MSC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
MSC last traded at $0.79 (-0.63% on volume of 4,110 shares), positioning the stock -33.61% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.19) and -63.26% below its 200-day simple moving average ($2.15). Across its 52-week range of $0.75 to $4.19, MSC sits at the 1.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 30.2 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.00 to $0.89).
MSC Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is MSC stock moving today?
Why MSC Stock slipped -0.63% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (2% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.