Caesars Entertainment CZR
United StatesConsumer Cyclical · Resorts & CasinosUSD
31.27 USD (+6.0%)
15 analysts
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Caesars Entertainment is an operator of integrated casinos and resorts in the United States, generating revenue from gaming, hospitality, food and beverage, and entertainment at its physical properties and through its sports betting and online gaming platform.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend8.8
- ✕Little or no dividend1.5
- ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop2.0
- ✕Fragile balance sheet2.9
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsHigh leverage and demanding valuation limit upside potential despite good momentum and cash generation.
Caesars has a highly leveraged balance sheet (Net Debt/EBITDA of 7.22) and negative return on equity (ROE of -10.38%), which weighs on its financial health and quality. Despite strong stock momentum (35.73% over 12 months) and an attractive FCF yield (12.69%), the valuation (forward P/E of 40.77) is not justified by its meager revenue growth (3%).
The main risk is extreme leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 7.22), which makes the company highly vulnerable to an increase in financing costs or a slowdown in discretionary consumer spending that reduces its revenue.
Context and risks
Caesars operates in a highly regulated sector in the US and depends on renewable state gaming licenses, with extreme leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 7.22) that amplifies any regulatory or financing cost setback. The country's governance risk is moderate, but the combination of massive debt and exposure to a discretionary consumer cycle sensitive to interest rates justifies a negative adjustment.
Is Caesars Entertainment stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn EV / EBITDA, it trades 20% below the Consumer Cyclical median.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV / EBITDA | 9.0 | 11.2 | −20% |
| Price / book | 1.8 | 2.9 | −38% |
| Price / sales | 0.5 | 1.3 | −59% |
Sector: median of the 228 Consumer Cyclical companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 4.7 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6).
Average analyst target: 31.27 USD, +6.0% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 2.9 (sector 5.7), Growth 5.1 (sector 5.9).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (5.0% 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 measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Consumer Cyclical medianValuation
- Forward P/E
- 40.8
- EV / EBITDA
- 9.0
- Price / book
- 1.8
- Price / sales
- 0.5
- PEG
- 4.51
- Market cap
- 6.0B USD
- Enterprise value
- 31.1B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- −10.4%
- ROA
- 4.0%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 7.0%
- Gross margin
- 49.7%
- Operating margin
- 17.7%
- Net margin
- −4.0%
- Free cash flow
- 762.5M USD
- FCF yield
- 12.7%
- Cash conversion
- 22%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 25.9B USD
- Net debt
- 25.0B USD
- Cash
- 965.0M USD
- EBITDA
- 3.5B USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 7.22
- Debt / equity
- 729.87
- Current ratio
- 0.85
- Quick ratio
- 0.62
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +3.0%
- EPS (TTM)
- −2.27 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 0.72 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.0%
- Payout
- 0.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.85
- Analyst consensus
- none (15)
- Target price
- 31.27 USD
- 52-week range
- 17.86 – 30.88
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Is Caesars Entertainment stock cheap or expensive?
On EV / EBITDA, it trades 20% below the Consumer Cyclical median. Valuation score: 4.7 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6). Average analyst target: 31.27 USD, +6.0% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Caesars Entertainment get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 4.1 out of 10, rank 1,950 of 2,130 (better than 8% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (8.8) and its weakest, Dividend (1.5). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
How much is Caesars Entertainment worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 6.0B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 31.1B USD.
How much debt does Caesars Entertainment have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 25.0B USD. That is 7.22 times its EBITDA; the Consumer Cyclical median is 1.91.
Does Caesars Entertainment pay a dividend?
It pays no dividend, or almost none.
How has Caesars Entertainment stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 34.9% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 17.86 and 30.88 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Caesars Entertainment?
15 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “none” and their average target is 31.27 USD (+6.0% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.