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MACERICH CO/THE (MAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:MAC - US5543821012 - REIT

17.21 USD
-0.06 (-0.35%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
17.21 USD
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After Hours: 11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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MAC gets a fundamental rating of 1 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. Both the profitability and financial health of MAC have multiple concerns. MAC has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MAC had negative earnings in the past year.
MAC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years MAC reported 4 times negative net income.
MAC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
MAC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMAC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -4.63%, MAC is not doing good in the industry: 81.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -15.55%, MAC is doing worse than 78.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of MAC (1.79%) is worse than 69.53% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MAC is in line with the industry average of 3.04%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.71%) for MAC is below the current ROIC(1.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.63%
ROE -15.55%
ROIC 1.79%
ROA(3y)-2.25%
ROA(5y)-1.82%
ROE(3y)-6.88%
ROE(5y)-6.09%
ROIC(3y)1.71%
ROIC(5y)1.43%
MAC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMAC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 -10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.50%, MAC is doing worse than 60.16% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MAC has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 54.86%, MAC is not doing good in the industry: 72.66% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
MAC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.5%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 54.86%
OM growth 3Y6.69%
OM growth 5Y-4.17%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-2.5%
MAC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMAC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MAC is destroying value.
MAC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MAC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MAC is higher compared to a year ago.
MAC Yearly Shares OutstandingMAC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
MAC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMAC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

MAC has an Altman-Z score of 0.01. This is a bad value and indicates that MAC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
MAC's Altman-Z score of 0.01 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MAC is outperformed by 73.44% of its industry peers.
MAC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.02. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
MAC's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.02 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MAC is outperformed by 70.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.02
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.01
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC6.21%
MAC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMAC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.85 indicates that MAC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MAC's Current ratio of 0.85 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MAC outperforms 46.88% of its industry peers.
MAC has a Quick Ratio of 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that MAC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MAC (0.85) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.85
Quick Ratio 0.85
MAC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMAC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MAC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -596.88%.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.05% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, MAC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.20% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-596.87%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.05%
Revenue growth 3Y2.71%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.2%
Sales Q2Q%15%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MAC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.46% on average per year.
MAC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y52.84%
EPS Next 2Y35.64%
EPS Next 3Y26.25%
EPS Next 5Y18.46%
Revenue Next Year21.42%
Revenue Next 2Y10.3%
Revenue Next 3Y7.25%
Revenue Next 5Y5.6%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
MAC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMAC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
MAC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMAC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 1 -1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for MAC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for MAC. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
MAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 -50 -100

4.2 Price Multiples

MAC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MAC is more expensive than 67.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.79
MAC Per share dataMAC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as MAC's earnings are expected to grow with 26.25% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y35.64%
EPS Next 3Y26.25%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.94%, MAC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
MAC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.49.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, MAC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.94%

5.2 History

The dividend of MAC decreases each year by -25.88%.
MAC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MAC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-25.88%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
MAC Yearly Dividends per shareMAC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

MAC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-43.75%
EPS Next 2Y35.64%
EPS Next 3Y26.25%
MAC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMAC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

MACERICH CO/THE

NYSE:MAC (11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 17.21 0 (0%)

17.21

-0.06 (-0.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners102.63%
Inst Owner Change2.04%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change2.69%
Market Cap4.35B
Revenue(TTM)1.03B
Net Income(TTM)-390.44M
Analysts70
Price Target20.01 (16.27%)
Short Float %4.88%
Short Ratio6.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.94%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)-25.88%
DP-43.75%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date12-15 2025-12-15 (0.17)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-207.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-320.79%
Max EPS beat(2)-94.54%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-629.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-1955.13%
Max EPS beat(4)-94.54%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-194.09%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-347.67%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-307.05%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.85%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)9.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)22.66%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.43%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.74%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.29%
PT rev (1m)1.19%
PT rev (3m)3.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-36.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-57.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 4.24
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 13.33
P/B 1.73
P/tB 1.88
EV/EBITDA 16.79
EPS(TTM)-1.59
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.13
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.29
OCFY7.5%
SpS4.06
BVpS9.93
TBVpS9.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.63%
ROE -15.55%
ROCE 2.27%
ROIC 1.79%
ROICexc 1.86%
ROICexgc 1.94%
OM 17.5%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 54.86%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-2.25%
ROA(5y)-1.82%
ROE(3y)-6.88%
ROE(5y)-6.09%
ROIC(3y)1.71%
ROIC(5y)1.43%
ROICexc(3y)1.73%
ROICexc(5y)1.46%
ROICexgc(3y)1.79%
ROICexgc(5y)1.51%
ROCE(3y)2.16%
ROCE(5y)1.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.63%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.53%
OM growth 3Y6.69%
OM growth 5Y-4.17%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-2.5%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.02
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 9.33
Cap/Depr 122.66%
Cap/Sales 43.58%
Interest Coverage 0.87
Cash Conversion 59.96%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.85
Quick Ratio 0.85
Altman-Z 0.01
F-Score4
WACC6.21%
ROIC/WACC0.29
Cap/Depr(3y)47.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)31.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-596.87%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%32%
EPS Next Y52.84%
EPS Next 2Y35.64%
EPS Next 3Y26.25%
EPS Next 5Y18.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.05%
Revenue growth 3Y2.71%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.2%
Sales Q2Q%15%
Revenue Next Year21.42%
Revenue Next 2Y10.3%
Revenue Next 3Y7.25%
Revenue Next 5Y5.6%
EBIT growth 1Y-8%
EBIT growth 3Y9.58%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.36%
EBIT Next Year227.67%
EBIT Next 3Y51.02%
EBIT Next 5Y28.77%
FCF growth 1Y-165.99%
FCF growth 3Y-40.36%
FCF growth 5Y-30.47%
OCF growth 1Y9.27%
OCF growth 3Y-0.35%
OCF growth 5Y-4.41%

MACERICH CO/THE / MAC FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MAC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 1 / 10 to MAC.


What is the valuation status of MACERICH CO/THE (MAC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to MACERICH CO/THE (MAC). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is MACERICH CO/THE (MAC) stock?

MACERICH CO/THE (MAC) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MACERICH CO/THE?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MACERICH CO/THE (MAC) is expected to grow by 52.84% in the next year.