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$11.77 -0.41 (-3.37%)
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MRDN vs. BALY, CDRO, MSC, INSE, and CPHC

Should you buy Meridian stock or one of its competitors? Meridian's main competitors and comparable companies include Bally's (BALY), Codere Online Luxembourg (CDRO), Studio City Ih (MSC), Inspired Entertainment (INSE), and Canterbury Park (CPHC). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "casinos & gaming" industry.

How does Meridian compare to Bally's?

Bally's (NYSE:BALY) and Meridian (NASDAQ:MRDN) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

Bally's currently has a consensus target price of $11.75, indicating a potential downside of 14.48%. Meridian has a consensus target price of $21.60, indicating a potential upside of 83.52%. Given Meridian's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Meridian is more favorable than Bally's.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bally's
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.60
Meridian
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Bally's has a beta of 1.76, suggesting that its share price is 76% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Meridian has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Meridian has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Bally's. Bally's is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Meridian, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bally's$2.66B0.26-$701.10M-$6.80N/A
Meridian$182.86M0.82-$89.90M-$6.74N/A

Bally's has a net margin of -25.83% compared to Meridian's net margin of -41.41%. Bally's' return on equity of -40.97% beat Meridian's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bally's-25.83% -40.97% -7.66%
Meridian -41.41%-117.87%-58.87%

In the previous week, Meridian had 2 more articles in the media than Bally's. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Meridian and 2 mentions for Bally's. Meridian's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Bally's' score of 0.12 indicating that Meridian is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Bally's
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Meridian
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

70.4% of Bally's shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.7% of Meridian shares are held by institutional investors. 69.3% of Bally's shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.4% of Meridian shares are held by 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

Bally's beats Meridian on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Meridian compare to Codere Online Luxembourg?

Codere Online Luxembourg (NASDAQ:CDRO) and Meridian (NASDAQ:MRDN) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, risk, earnings, valuation and institutional ownership.

Codere Online Luxembourg has a beta of 0.44, suggesting that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Meridian has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Codere Online Luxembourg has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Meridian's net margin of -41.41%. Codere Online Luxembourg's return on equity of 0.00% beat Meridian's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Codere Online LuxembourgN/A N/A N/A
Meridian -41.41%-117.87%-58.87%

In the previous week, Codere Online Luxembourg had 1 more articles in the media than Meridian. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Codere Online Luxembourg and 4 mentions for Meridian. Meridian's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Codere Online Luxembourg's score of 0.26 indicating that Meridian is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Codere Online Luxembourg
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Meridian
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Codere Online Luxembourg presently has a consensus target price of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3.22%. Meridian has a consensus target price of $21.60, suggesting a potential upside of 83.52%. Given Meridian's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Meridian is more favorable than Codere Online Luxembourg.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Codere Online Luxembourg
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Meridian
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

10.3% of Codere Online Luxembourg shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.7% of Meridian shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Codere Online Luxembourg shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.4% of Meridian shares are held 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.

Codere Online Luxembourg has higher revenue and earnings than Meridian.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Codere Online Luxembourg$238M1.85$1.46MN/AN/A
Meridian$182.86M0.82-$89.90M-$6.74N/A

Summary

Codere Online Luxembourg beats Meridian on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Meridian compare to Studio City Ih?

Studio City Ih (NYSE:MSC) and Meridian (NASDAQ:MRDN) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

Studio City Ih has a beta of 0.14, indicating that its share price is 86% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Meridian has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Meridian had 1 more articles in the media than Studio City Ih. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Meridian and 3 mentions for Studio City Ih. Studio City Ih's average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat Meridian's score of 0.36 indicating that Studio City Ih is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Studio City Ih
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Meridian
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Studio City Ih has a net margin of -7.79% compared to Meridian's net margin of -41.41%. Studio City Ih's return on equity of -9.26% beat Meridian's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Studio City Ih-7.79% -9.26% -1.89%
Meridian -41.41%-117.87%-58.87%

Meridian has a consensus target price of $21.60, indicating a potential upside of 83.52%. Given Meridian's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Meridian is more favorable than Studio City Ih.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Studio City Ih
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Meridian
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

2.7% of Meridian shares are held by institutional investors. 54.9% of Studio City Ih shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.4% of Meridian shares are held by 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.

Studio City Ih has higher revenue and earnings than Meridian. Studio City Ih is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Meridian, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Studio City Ih$694.57M0.27-$64.30M-$0.28N/A
Meridian$182.86M0.82-$89.90M-$6.74N/A

Summary

Studio City Ih beats Meridian on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Meridian compare to Inspired Entertainment?

Inspired Entertainment (NASDAQ:INSE) and Meridian (NASDAQ:MRDN) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

Inspired Entertainment has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Meridian has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

77.4% of Inspired Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.7% of Meridian shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.4% of Inspired Entertainment shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.4% of Meridian shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Inspired Entertainment and Inspired Entertainment both had 4 articles in the media. Inspired Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 0.57 beat Meridian's score of 0.36 indicating that Inspired Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Inspired Entertainment
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Meridian
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Inspired Entertainment has a net margin of -3.34% compared to Meridian's net margin of -41.41%. Inspired Entertainment's return on equity of -30.08% beat Meridian's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Inspired Entertainment-3.34% -30.08% 0.92%
Meridian -41.41%-117.87%-58.87%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Inspired Entertainment$304.10M0.30-$17M-$0.33N/A
Meridian$182.86M0.82-$89.90M-$6.74N/A

Inspired Entertainment currently has a consensus target price of $20.00, indicating a potential upside of 481.40%. Meridian has a consensus target price of $21.60, indicating a potential upside of 83.52%. Given Inspired Entertainment's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Inspired Entertainment is more favorable than Meridian.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Inspired Entertainment
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Meridian
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

Inspired Entertainment beats Meridian on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Meridian compare to Canterbury Park?

Canterbury Park (NASDAQ:CPHC) and Meridian (NASDAQ:MRDN) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

76.4% of Canterbury Park shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.7% of Meridian shares are held by institutional investors. 23.7% of Canterbury Park shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.4% of Meridian shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Canterbury Park has a net margin of 0.20% compared to Meridian's net margin of -41.41%. Canterbury Park's return on equity of 0.14% beat Meridian's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Canterbury Park0.20% 0.14% 0.10%
Meridian -41.41%-117.87%-58.87%

Canterbury Park has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Meridian. Meridian is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Canterbury Park, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Canterbury Park$59.57M1.37-$530K$0.02787.00
Meridian$182.86M0.82-$89.90M-$6.74N/A

Canterbury Park has a beta of -0.39, suggesting that its share price is 139% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Meridian has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Meridian had 1 more articles in the media than Canterbury Park. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Meridian and 3 mentions for Canterbury Park. Canterbury Park's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Meridian's score of 0.36 indicating that Canterbury Park is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Canterbury Park
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Meridian
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Meridian has a consensus target price of $21.60, indicating a potential upside of 83.52%. Given Meridian's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Meridian is more favorable than Canterbury Park.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Canterbury Park
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Meridian
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

Canterbury Park beats Meridian on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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MRDN vs. The Competition

MetricMeridianHotels, Restaurants & Leisure IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$149.13M$7.15B$12.13B$13.01B
Dividend YieldN/A3.97%65.39%14.40%
P/E Ratio-1.7520.9944.1525.78
Price / Sales0.82338.0493.14105.59
Price / CashN/A20.5828.2552.18
Price / Book2.864.313.886.26
Net Income-$89.90M$260.40M$445.63M$360.84M
7 Day Performance-11.04%-0.81%-0.68%-1.88%
1 Month Performance-12.94%-5.72%-4.13%-3.41%
1 Year PerformanceN/A-9.12%-7.45%2.64%

Meridian Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MRDN
Meridian
1.5773 of 5 stars
$11.77
-3.4%
$21.60
+83.5%
N/A$149.13M$182.86MN/A1,200
BALY
Bally's
0.5746 of 5 stars
$12.37
+0.5%
$11.75
-5.0%
+22.8%$621.29M$2.45BN/A11,700
CDRO
Codere Online Luxembourg
1.2022 of 5 stars
$9.23
+2.6%
$10.00
+8.3%
+40.7%$409.23M$238MN/A369
MSC
Studio City Ih
1.5159 of 5 stars
$0.80
-4.0%
N/A-77.2%$175.38M$694.57MN/A5,879
INSE
Inspired Entertainment
2.8851 of 5 stars
$4.51
flat
$20.00
+343.5%
-63.3%$119.01M$304.10MN/A1,020

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This page (NASDAQ:MRDN) was last updated on 10/1/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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