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MARCHEX INC-CLASS B (MCHX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:MCHX - US56624R1086 - Common Stock

1.64 USD
-0.02 (-1.2%)
Last: 1/29/2026, 3:45:15 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, MCHX scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MCHX was compared to 92 industry peers in the Media industry. MCHX has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. MCHX does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year MCHX has reported negative net income.
  • In the past year MCHX has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • MCHX had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years MCHX always reported negative operating cash flow.
MCHX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMCHX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20M -40M -60M -80M

1.2 Ratios

  • MCHX has a Return On Assets of -11.73%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MCHX underperforms 63.04% of its industry peers.
  • MCHX has a Return On Equity (-15.11%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -11.73%
ROE -15.11%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-15.59%
ROA(5y)-20.68%
ROE(3y)-20.46%
ROE(5y)-28.56%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MCHX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMCHX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 63.68%, MCHX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MCHX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • MCHX does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 63.68%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.74%
GM growth 5Y-1.35%
MCHX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMCHX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • MCHX does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MCHX has more shares outstanding
  • MCHX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for MCHX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
MCHX Yearly Shares OutstandingMCHX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
MCHX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMCHX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.2 Solvency

  • MCHX has an Altman-Z score of -5.35. This is a bad value and indicates that MCHX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of MCHX (-5.35) is worse than 82.61% of its industry peers.
  • MCHX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -5.35
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.95%
MCHX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMCHX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

  • MCHX has a Current Ratio of 2.53. This indicates that MCHX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.53, MCHX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.53 indicates that MCHX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.53, MCHX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.53
Quick Ratio 2.53
MCHX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMCHX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • MCHX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by 0.00%.
  • MCHX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.32%.
  • Measured over the past years, MCHX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.46% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.47%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.46%
Sales Q2Q%-8.28%

3.2 Future

  • MCHX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 45.86% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.39% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y61.75%
EPS Next 2Y45.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.54%
Revenue Next 2Y0.39%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
MCHX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMCHX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M
MCHX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMCHX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.1 -0.1 0.2 -0.2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for MCHX. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 160.78 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MCHX.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MCHX is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.83, MCHX is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 160.78
MCHX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMCHX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
MCHX Per share dataMCHX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MCHX does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as MCHX's earnings are expected to grow with 45.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for MCHX!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

MARCHEX INC-CLASS B / MCHX FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MARCHEX INC-CLASS B?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to MCHX.


Can you provide the valuation status for MARCHEX INC-CLASS B?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to MARCHEX INC-CLASS B (MCHX). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MARCHEX INC-CLASS B?

MARCHEX INC-CLASS B (MCHX) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


What is the financial health of MARCHEX INC-CLASS B (MCHX) stock?

The financial health rating of MARCHEX INC-CLASS B (MCHX) is 7 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MCHX stock?

The dividend rating of MARCHEX INC-CLASS B (MCHX) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.