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Boyd Gaming BYD

United StatesConsumer Cyclical · Resorts & CasinosUSD
5.9AI score
Rank 1,057 of 2,130
better than 47% of companies
69.85USD
▼ 13.5% in one year
BYD MSCI World +22.1%
Average analyst target
96.00 USD (+37.4%)
16 analysts
52-wk low 65.00High 91.41
📈 Chart on TradingView ↗(affiliate link)Analysis of 08/10/2026

What does it do?

Boyd Gaming Corporation operates casinos and resorts in the United States, with a diversified business model that includes gaming properties in Las Vegas, the Midwest, and the South, as well as an online betting platform.

Key points

from its scores
  • ✓Attractive valuation7.5
  • ✕Little or no dividend3.1
  • ✕Weak growth3.8
  • !Weak share-price trend5.3

AI analysis

bottom line, main risk, context and news
Bottom line

The valuation is attractive but the business is not growing; wait for revenue growth to reaccelerate or for an improvement in momentum before buying.

Boyd Gaming trades at a P/E of 3.05 and EV/EBITDA of 6.82, with an ROE of 93.08% and an operating margin of 20.89%, but revenue growth is flat and earnings are down 4.90%, which explains the low growth score (3.81) and the market's discount (18th percentile in the 52-week range).

⚠ Main risk

Stagnant revenue growth (0.00%) and falling earnings (-4.90%) in a cyclical consumer discretionary sector, which could persist if US consumer spending weakens.

Context and risks

No recent relevant news and no material exposure to current macro factors. Boyd Gaming's casino and resort business is domestic US consumer discretionary, with revenues concentrated in the US and no dependence on commodities, shipping routes, or significant external financing. The rise in long-term rates could affect the real estate sector in general, but Boyd's balance sheet (ND/EBITDA of 2.5x) and operating model do not make it a dominant factor.

Is Boyd Gaming stock cheap or expensive?

at the analysis date
Cheaper than its sector

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 61% below the Consumer Cyclical median on average.

MultipleCompanySectorDifference
P/E3.017.8−83%
EV / EBITDA6.811.2−39%
Price / book2.02.9−29%
Price / sales1.21.3−1%

Sector: median of the 228 Consumer Cyclical companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.

Valuation score: 7.5 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6).

Average analyst target: 96.00 USD, +37.4% versus the price.

A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 5.6 (sector 5.7), Growth 3.8 (sector 5.9).

Indicative fair value · USD
Graham194.74▲ +179% vs price
Cash flow (DCF)51.14▼ −27% vs price
Dividends10.00▼ −86% vs price
Price69.85at the analysis date

Classic formulas with standard assumptions (0.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.

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Score by category

0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measures
Financial healthiFair5.6Consumer Cyclical median: 5.7
Quality / MoatiFair6.9Consumer Cyclical median: 5.7
ValuationiGood7.5Consumer Cyclical median: 6.6
GrowthiWeak3.8Consumer Cyclical median: 5.9
DividendiPoor3.1Consumer Cyclical median: 4.5
MomentumiFair5.3Consumer Cyclical median: 5.5
Risk & ContextiFair5.7Consumer Cyclical median: 5.5
Consumer Cyclical median7 or more 5 to 7 under 5

Key metrics

at the analysis date · compared with the Consumer Cyclical median
P/Ei
3.0
Consumer Cyclical: 17.8below
EV / EBITDAi
6.8
Consumer Cyclical: 11.2below
ROEi
93.1%
Consumer Cyclical: 16.0%above
Operating margini
20.9%
Consumer Cyclical: 10.5%above
Net debt / EBITDAi
2.50
Consumer Cyclical: 1.91above
Revenue growthi
+0.0%
Consumer Cyclical: +5.3%below

Valuation

P/E
3.0
Forward P/E
9.0
EV / EBITDA
6.8
Price / book
2.0
Price / sales
1.2
PEG
3.03
Market cap
5.1B USD
Enterprise value
8.0B USD

Profitability

ROE
93.1%
ROA
7.8%
ROIC (approx.)
14.9%
Gross margin
59.1%
Operating margin
20.9%
Net margin
44.3%
Free cash flow
284.0M USD
FCF yield
5.6%
Cash conversion
24%

Solvency

Total debt
3.3B USD
Net debt
2.9B USD
Cash
323.6M USD
EBITDA
1.2B USD
Net debt / EBITDA
2.50
Debt / equity
130.47
Current ratio
0.77
Quick ratio
0.65

Growth

Revenue growth
+0.0%
Earnings growth
−4.9%
EPS (TTM)
22.91 USD
EPS (forward)
7.77 USD

Dividend

Dividend yield
1.1%
Payout
3.3%

Risk and market

Beta
1.13
Analyst consensus
Buy (16)
Target price
96.00 USD
52-week range
65.00 – 91.41

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Frequently asked questions about Boyd Gaming

Is Boyd Gaming stock cheap or expensive?

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 61% below the Consumer Cyclical median on average. Valuation score: 7.5 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6). Average analyst target: 96.00 USD, +37.4% versus the price. This is not investment advice.

What score does Boyd Gaming get on MeridIAn Screener?

It scores 5.9 out of 10, rank 1,057 of 2,130 (better than 47% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Valuation (7.5) and its weakest, Dividend (3.1). Analysis of 08/10/2026.

What is Boyd Gaming's P/E ratio?

Its P/E is 3.0: the share price equals 3.0 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Consumer Cyclical median is 17.8. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 9.0.

How much is Boyd Gaming worth on the stock market?

Its market capitalisation is 5.1B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 8.0B USD.

How much debt does Boyd Gaming have?

Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 2.9B USD. That is 2.50 times its EBITDA; the Consumer Cyclical median is 1.91.

Does Boyd Gaming pay a dividend?

Yes: its dividend yield is 1.15% and it pays out 3% of its earnings.

How has Boyd Gaming stock performed over the last year?

It has fallen 13.5% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 65.00 and 91.41 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What do analysts think of Boyd Gaming?

16 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 96.00 USD (+37.4% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.