Risk factor
Critical default risk
Profitability factor
Very low or no dividends
About
Archon Corporation, operating via its subsidiary Pioneer Hotel Inc., focuses on the ownership, management, and operation of hotels and casinos throughout the United States. A key asset is the Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall in Laughlin, Nevada, which features a casino complemented by 416 motel rooms. As of September 30, 2010, the Pioneer's gaming floor housed around 686 slot machines, 6 blackjack tables, a craps table, a roulette wheel, and 5 additional gaming tables. Furthermore, the company possesses real estate situated on Las Vegas Boulevard South in Las Vegas, Nevada, and manages rental properties, including commercial office space, in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Established in 1991, Archon Corporation maintains its headquarters in Laughlin, Nevada.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is overpriced compared to similar stocks. In particular, the stock is 'expensive' on EV/EBITDA.