MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) & Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) Head-To-Head Survey

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) and Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, earnings and profitability.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares MGM Resorts International and Noodles & Company”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
MGM Resorts International	$17.54 billion	0.62	$205.86 million	$1.65	25.99
Noodles & Company	$495.09 million	0.18	-$42.57 million	($4.01)	-3.69

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

Profitability

This table compares MGM Resorts International and Noodles & Company’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MGM Resorts International	2.40%	23.30%	1.90%
Noodles & Company	-4.71%	N/A	-3.40%

Volatility and Risk

MGM Resorts International has a beta of 1.31, meaning that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Noodles & Company has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for MGM Resorts International and Noodles & Company, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
MGM Resorts International	2	8	10	2	2.55
Noodles & Company	1	0	0	0	1.00

MGM Resorts International presently has a consensus target price of $53.37, indicating a potential upside of 24.44%. Given MGM Resorts International’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe MGM Resorts International is more favorable than Noodles & Company.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

68.1% of MGM Resorts International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.7% of Noodles & Company shares are held by institutional investors. 3.4% of MGM Resorts International shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Noodles & Company shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

MGM Resorts International beats Noodles & Company on 14 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

About MGM Resorts International

MGM Resorts International, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates casino, hotel, and entertainment resorts in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Las Vegas Strip Resorts, Regional Operations, and MGM China. Its casino resorts offer gaming, hotel, convention, dining, entertainment, retail, and other resort amenities. The company's casino operations include slots and table games, as well as online sports betting and iGaming through BetMGM. Its customers include premium gaming customers; leisure and wholesale travel customers; business travelers; and group customers, including conventions, trade associations, and small meetings. The company was formerly known as MGM MIRAGE and changed its name to MGM Resorts International in June 2010. MGM Resorts International was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

About Noodles & Company

Noodles & Co. engages in the business of development and operation of fast-casual restaurants that serve noodle and pasta dishes, soups, salads, and appetizers. The firm also offers pleasant dining, pick-up, and delivery experiences by quickly preparing fresh food with friendly service. The company was founded by Aaron Kennedy in 1995 and is headquartered in Broomfield, CO.