Head to Head Survey: Murano Global Investments (NASDAQ:MRNO) versus Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:RRR)

Murano Global Investments (NASDAQ:MRNO) and Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:RRR) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares Murano Global Investments and Red Rock Resorts’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Murano Global Investments	N/A	N/A	N/A
Red Rock Resorts	9.21%	83.84%	4.31%

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Murano Global Investments and Red Rock Resorts, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Murano Global Investments	0	0	0	0	N/A
Red Rock Resorts	0	5	7	0	2.58

Red Rock Resorts has a consensus target price of $63.50, suggesting a potential upside of 20.38%. Given Red Rock Resorts’ higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Red Rock Resorts is more favorable than Murano Global Investments.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

11.8% of Murano Global Investments shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.8% of Red Rock Resorts shares are owned by institutional investors. 71.2% of Murano Global Investments shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 53.3% of Red Rock Resorts shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Murano Global Investments has a beta of 0.12, indicating that its stock price is 88% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Red Rock Resorts has a beta of 2.04, indicating that its stock price is 104% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Murano Global Investments and Red Rock Resorts”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Murano Global Investments	$446.80 million	0.28	-$8.71 million	N/A	N/A
Red Rock Resorts	$1.72 billion	3.23	$176.00 million	$2.82	18.71

Red Rock Resorts has higher revenue and earnings than Murano Global Investments.

Summary

Red Rock Resorts beats Murano Global Investments on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Murano Global Investments

HCM Acquisition Corp is a blank check company. It intends to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or related business combination with one or more businesses. HCM Acquisition Corp is based in Stamford, Connecticut.

About Red Rock Resorts

Red Rock Resorts, Inc., through its interest in Station Casinos LLC, develops and operates casino and entertainment properties in the United States. The company owns and operates gaming and entertainment facilities, including Durango Casino & Resort and smaller casinos in the Las Vegas regional market. The company was formerly known as Station Casinos Corp. and changed its name to Red Rock Resorts, Inc. in January 2016. Red Rock Resorts, Inc. was founded in 1976 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.