Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD)vsCentury Casinos Inc (CNTY)
BYD
Boyd Gaming Corporation
$79.31
-0.43%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $6.15B
CNTY
Century Casinos Inc
$1.31
+2.34%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $38.88M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Boyd Gaming Corporation generates 607% more annual revenue ($4.10B vs $579.77M). BYD leads profitability with a 44.8% profit margin vs -9.9%. CNTY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. BYD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BYD
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
CNTY
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 94 in profit
Keeps 45 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
0.6% revenue growth
4.7% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -260.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 75.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BYD
The strongest argument for BYD centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 44.8% and operating margin at 18.5%.
Bull Case : CNTY
The strongest argument for CNTY centers on PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.77 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BYD
The primary concerns for BYD are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : CNTY
The primary concerns for CNTY are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BYD profiles as a value stock while CNTY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNTY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.70 — expect wider price swings.
CNTY is growing revenue faster at 5.2% — sustainability is the question.
CNTY generates stronger free cash flow (-4M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BYD scores higher overall (62/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 44.8% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Boyd Gaming Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESORTS & CASINOS · USA
Boyd Gaming Corporation is a multi-jurisdictional gaming company. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Visit Website →Century Casinos Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESORTS & CASINOS · USA
Century Casinos, Inc. is a worldwide casino entertainment company. The company is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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