Head-To-Head Comparison: Genting Singapore (OTCMKTS:GIGNY) vs. PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN)

PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) and Genting Singapore (OTCMKTS:GIGNY) are both consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares PENN Entertainment and Genting Singapore’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
PENN Entertainment	-7.70%	1.31%	0.30%
Genting Singapore	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares PENN Entertainment and Genting Singapore’s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
PENN Entertainment	$6.36 billion	0.39	-$490.00 million	($3.64)	-4.43
Genting Singapore	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2.31	14.57

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

91.7% of PENN Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of PENN 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 Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for PENN Entertainment and Genting Singapore, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
PENN Entertainment	0	7	8	0	2.53
Genting Singapore	0	0	0	0	N/A

PENN Entertainment presently has a consensus price target of $30.47, suggesting a potential upside of 88.76%. Given PENN Entertainment’s higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe PENN Entertainment is more favorable than Genting Singapore.

Summary

PENN Entertainment beats Genting Singapore on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About PENN Entertainment

PENN Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. The company operates through five segments: Northeast, South, West, Midwest, and Interactive. It operates online sports betting in various jurisdictions; and iCasino under Hollywood Casino, L'Auberge, ESPN BET, and theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino brands. The company's portfolio also includes PENN Play, customer loyalty program, which offers a set of rewards and experiences for business channels. In addition, it owns various trademarks and service marks, including Ameristar, Argosy, Boomtown, Hollywood Casino, Hollywood Gaming, L'Auberge, PENN Play, theScore, theScore Bet, theScore esports, and M Resort. The company was formerly known as Penn National Gaming, Inc. and changed its name to PENN Entertainment, Inc. in August 2022. PENN Entertainment, Inc. was founded in 1972 and is based in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.

About Genting Singapore

Genting Singapore Limited, an investment holding company, primarily engages in the construction, development, and operation of integrated resort destinations in Asia. The company owns Resorts World Sentosa, a destination resort located on Singapore's resort island of Sentosa featuring S.E.A. Aquarium, an aquarium; Adventure Cove Waterpark, an aquatic park integrated with marine life; Universal Studios Singapore, a Universal Studios theme park; ESPA, a destination spa; indoor and outdoor MICE venues; and various dining, retail, and entertainment options. It also engages in the operation of casinos; and the provision of sales and marketing support services to leisure and hospitality related businesses, as well as investment activities. The company was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Singapore. Genting Singapore Limited operates as a subsidiary of Genting Overseas Holdings Limited.