Caesars Entertainment Competitors

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) and Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Las Vegas Sands and Caesars Entertainment's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Las Vegas Sands and Caesars Entertainment's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Las Vegas Sands has higher revenue and earnings than Caesars Entertainment. Las Vegas Sands is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Caesars Entertainment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

37.3% of Las Vegas Sands shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.7% of Caesars Entertainment shares are held by institutional investors. 10.8% of Las Vegas Sands shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Caesars Entertainment shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk and Volatility

Las Vegas Sands has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its share price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Caesars Entertainment has a beta of 3.15, suggesting that its share price is 215% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Las Vegas Sands and Caesars Entertainment, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Las Vegas Sands presently has a consensus target price of $58.0938, suggesting a potential downside of 5.68%. Caesars Entertainment has a consensus target price of $80.4688, suggesting a potential downside of 13.91%. Given Las Vegas Sands' higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Las Vegas Sands is more favorable than Caesars Entertainment.

Summary

Las Vegas Sands beats Caesars Entertainment on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) and Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

63.4% of MGM Resorts International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.7% of Caesars Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.1% of MGM Resorts International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Caesars Entertainment shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment, as provided by MarketBeat.

MGM Resorts International presently has a consensus target price of $29.5625, suggesting a potential downside of 27.67%. Caesars Entertainment has a consensus target price of $80.4688, suggesting a potential downside of 13.91%. Given Caesars Entertainment's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Caesars Entertainment is more favorable than MGM Resorts International.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

MGM Resorts International has higher revenue and earnings than Caesars Entertainment. MGM Resorts International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Caesars Entertainment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

MGM Resorts International has a beta of 2.42, meaning that its stock price is 142% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Caesars Entertainment has a beta of 3.15, meaning that its stock price is 215% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN) and Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Penn National Gaming and Caesars Entertainment, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Penn National Gaming presently has a consensus price target of $95.6842, indicating a potential downside of 4.43%. Caesars Entertainment has a consensus price target of $80.4688, indicating a potential downside of 13.91%. Given Penn National Gaming's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Penn National Gaming is more favorable than Caesars Entertainment.

Risk & Volatility

Penn National Gaming has a beta of 2.79, suggesting that its share price is 179% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Caesars Entertainment has a beta of 3.15, suggesting that its share price is 215% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Penn National Gaming and Caesars Entertainment's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Caesars Entertainment has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Penn National Gaming. Caesars Entertainment is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Penn National Gaming, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Penn National Gaming and Caesars Entertainment's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

87.5% of Penn National Gaming shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.7% of Caesars Entertainment shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Penn National Gaming shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Caesars Entertainment shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Caesars Entertainment beats Penn National Gaming on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) and Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

Volatility & Risk

Wynn Resorts has a beta of 2.32, suggesting that its stock price is 132% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Caesars Entertainment has a beta of 3.15, suggesting that its stock price is 215% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

69.5% of Wynn Resorts shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.7% of Caesars Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Wynn Resorts shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Caesars Entertainment shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Wynn Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Wynn Resorts currently has a consensus price target of $108.4375, suggesting a potential downside of 16.58%. Caesars Entertainment has a consensus price target of $80.4688, suggesting a potential downside of 13.91%. Given Caesars Entertainment's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Caesars Entertainment is more favorable than Wynn Resorts.

Profitability

This table compares Wynn Resorts and Caesars Entertainment's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Wynn Resorts and Caesars Entertainment's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Wynn Resorts has higher revenue and earnings than Caesars Entertainment. Wynn Resorts is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Caesars Entertainment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Caesars Entertainment beats Wynn Resorts on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) and Churchill Downs (NASDAQ:CHDN) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, profitability, dividends, risk, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

90.7% of Caesars Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.0% of Churchill Downs shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Caesars Entertainment shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.3% of Churchill Downs shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Caesars Entertainment and Churchill Downs' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Churchill Downs has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Caesars Entertainment. Churchill Downs is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Caesars Entertainment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

Caesars Entertainment has a beta of 3.15, indicating that its stock price is 215% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Churchill Downs has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Caesars Entertainment and Churchill Downs' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Caesars Entertainment and Churchill Downs, as provided by MarketBeat.

Caesars Entertainment currently has a consensus target price of $80.4688, indicating a potential downside of 13.91%. Churchill Downs has a consensus target price of $200.80, indicating a potential downside of 7.38%. Given Churchill Downs' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Churchill Downs is more favorable than Caesars Entertainment.

Summary

Churchill Downs beats Caesars Entertainment on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) and Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) are both construction companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

Risk & Volatility

Advanced Drainage Systems has a beta of 1.43, indicating that its share price is 43% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Caesars Entertainment has a beta of 3.15, indicating that its share price is 215% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Advanced Drainage Systems and Caesars Entertainment's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Advanced Drainage Systems and Caesars Entertainment's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Caesars Entertainment has higher revenue and earnings than Advanced Drainage Systems. Advanced Drainage Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Caesars Entertainment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Advanced Drainage Systems and Caesars Entertainment, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Advanced Drainage Systems currently has a consensus price target of $99.50, indicating a potential downside of 11.72%. Caesars Entertainment has a consensus price target of $80.4688, indicating a potential downside of 13.91%. Given Advanced Drainage Systems' higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Advanced Drainage Systems is more favorable than Caesars Entertainment.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

84.1% of Advanced Drainage Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.7% of Caesars Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.7% of Advanced Drainage Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Caesars Entertainment shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Caesars Entertainment beats Advanced Drainage Systems on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.