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MARCHEX INC-CLASS B (MCHX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:MCHX - US56624R1086 - Common Stock

1.6 USD
-0.04 (-2.44%)
Last: 11/12/2025, 8:00:00 PM
1.61 USD
+0.01 (+0.63%)
After Hours: 11/12/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to MCHX. MCHX was compared to 95 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 is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MCHX had negative earnings in the past year.
MCHX had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M -40M -60M -80M

1.2 Ratios

MCHX's Return On Assets of -11.05% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MCHX is outperformed by 66.32% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MCHX (-14.47%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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

With a decent Gross Margin value of 64.52%, MCHX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.74% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MCHX has remained more or less at the same level.
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.
MCHX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MCHX has been reduced compared to 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 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 -5.57. 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 -5.57, MCHX is doing worse than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for MCHX. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -5.57
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.84%
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 85.26% 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 85.26% 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

The earnings per share for MCHX have decreased strongly by -20.00% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, MCHX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.64% in the last year.
MCHX shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.46% yearly.
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

MCHX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 50.17% yearly.
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

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.
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

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for MCHX. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 78.43, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MCHX.
MCHX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
MCHX is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.43, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 78.43
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

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 low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap 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 (11/12/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 1.61 +0.01 (+0.63%)

1.6

-0.04 (-2.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)08-12 2025-08-12/amc
Earnings (Next)11-13 2025-11-13/amc
Inst Owners63.56%
Inst Owner Change-1.51%
Ins Owners8.44%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap70.69M
Revenue(TTM)47.53M
Net Income(TTM)-4.64M
Analysts82.86
Price Target4.08 (155%)
Short Float %0.08%
Short Ratio1.06
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)200%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)83.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 78.43
P/S 1.49
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.21
P/tB 4.88
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.02
Fwd EY1.27%
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
Graham NumberN/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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 -5.57
F-Score5
WACC8.84%
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 Year135.03%
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

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.


What is the valuation status for MCHX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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.


How financially healthy is MARCHEX INC-CLASS B?

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


Is the dividend of MARCHEX INC-CLASS B sustainable?

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