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MARCHEX INC-CLASS B (MCHX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:MCHX - US56624R1086 - Common Stock

2 USD
-0.03 (-1.48%)
Last: 9/5/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

MCHX gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 99 industry peers in the Media industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for MCHX as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. 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.
In the past 5 years MCHX always reported negative net income.
MCHX had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M -40M -60M -80M

1.2 Ratios

MCHX has a Return On Assets of -11.05%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MCHX underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
MCHX has a Return On Equity (-14.47%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -11.05%
ROE -14.47%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

MCHX has a better Gross Margin (64.52%) than 75.76% of its industry peers.
MCHX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for MCHX so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 64.52%
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 2015 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.
The number of shares outstanding for MCHX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MCHX has less shares outstanding
MCHX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
MCHX Yearly Shares OutstandingMCHX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

MCHX has an Altman-Z score of -4.50. This is a bad value and indicates that MCHX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -4.50, MCHX is doing worse than 80.81% of the companies in the same industry.
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 -4.5
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.83%
MCHX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMCHX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.42 indicates that MCHX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MCHX (2.42) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.42 indicates that MCHX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
MCHX has a Quick ratio of 2.42. This is amongst the best in the industry. MCHX outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.42
Quick Ratio 2.42
MCHX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMCHX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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 strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -20.00%.
MCHX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.64%.
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)-20%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%200%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.47%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.46%
Sales Q2Q%-3.47%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 50.17% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, MCHX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.63% on average per year.
EPS Next Y87.25%
EPS Next 2Y50.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.97%
Revenue Next 2Y1.63%
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 2014 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 2014 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

MCHX reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 98.04, the valuation of MCHX can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MCHX.
MCHX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.69.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 98.04
MCHX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMCHX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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

MCHX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MCHX's earnings are expected to grow with 50.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y50.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for MCHX!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

MARCHEX INC-CLASS B

NASDAQ:MCHX (9/5/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

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-0.03 (-1.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)08-12 2025-08-12/amc
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29
Inst Owners63.48%
Inst Owner Change2.1%
Ins Owners8.5%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap88.36M
Analysts82.86
Price Target4.08 (104%)
Short Float %0.07%
Short Ratio0.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)100%
Min EPS beat(2)-96.08%
Max EPS beat(2)296.08%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)14.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-96.08%
Max EPS beat(4)296.08%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)24.43%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)5.06%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)18.05%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.22%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.85%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.27%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.12%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.97%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.36%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)200%
EPS NQ rev (3m)200%
EPS NY rev (1m)83.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-7.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-7.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 98.04
P/S 1.86
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.76
P/tB 6.1
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.02
Fwd EY1.02%
FCF(TTM)-0.04
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.01
OCFYN/A
SpS1.08
BVpS0.73
TBVpS0.33
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -11.05%
ROE -14.47%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 64.52%
FCFM 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
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 30%
Cap/Sales 2.07%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.42
Quick Ratio 2.42
Altman-Z -4.5
F-Score5
WACC8.83%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)40.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)32.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.87%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%200%
EPS Next Y87.25%
EPS Next 2Y50.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.47%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.46%
Sales Q2Q%-3.47%
Revenue Next Year-3.97%
Revenue Next 2Y1.63%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.66%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year93.73%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y83.1%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y92.27%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A