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MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MCS - US5663301068 - Common Stock

15.3 USD
-0.21 (-1.35%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 2:04:09 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, MCS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MCS was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. MCS has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. MCS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MCS was profitable.
MCS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MCS had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years MCS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
MCS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMCS 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 50M -50M 100M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.77%, MCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of MCS (1.70%) is better than 67.50% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 1.44%, MCS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MCS is significantly below the industry average of 8.70%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.77%
ROE 1.7%
ROIC 1.44%
ROA(3y)-0.16%
ROA(5y)-2.82%
ROE(3y)-0.39%
ROE(5y)-7.15%
ROIC(3y)1.74%
ROIC(5y)N/A
MCS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMCS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

MCS has a better Profit Margin (1.02%) than 63.75% of its industry peers.
With a Operating Margin value of 2.41%, MCS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MCS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 38.48%, MCS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.50% of the companies in the same industry.
MCS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.41%
PM (TTM) 1.02%
GM 38.48%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-18.51%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.86%
GM growth 5Y-0.54%
MCS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMCS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MCS is destroying value.
MCS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MCS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MCS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
MCS Yearly Shares OutstandingMCS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
MCS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMCS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

MCS has an Altman-Z score of 1.59. This is a bad value and indicates that MCS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
MCS has a Altman-Z score of 1.59. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MCS outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MCS is 101.21, which is on the high side as it means it would take MCS, 101.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MCS has a Debt to FCF ratio (101.21) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that MCS is not too dependend on debt financing.
MCS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.38) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 101.21
Altman-Z 1.59
ROIC/WACC0.15
WACC9.8%
MCS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMCS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

MCS has a Current Ratio of 0.35. This is a bad value and indicates that MCS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MCS's Current ratio of 0.35 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MCS is outperformed by 86.25% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.35 indicates that MCS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MCS's Quick ratio of 0.35 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MCS is outperformed by 86.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.35
Quick Ratio 0.35
MCS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMCS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 170.59% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, MCS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.28% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MCS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)170.59%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-28.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.28%
Revenue growth 3Y17.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.17%
Sales Q2Q%-9.68%

3.2 Future

MCS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 77.74% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.98% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y247.42%
EPS Next 2Y113.88%
EPS Next 3Y77.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.92%
Revenue Next 2Y4.59%
Revenue Next 3Y4.39%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%

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.
MCS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMCS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M
MCS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMCS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 63.75, MCS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MCS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, MCS is valued quite expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.86, the valuation of MCS can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MCS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MCS is cheaper than 77.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. MCS is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 63.75
Fwd PE 22.86
MCS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMCS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MCS indicates a rather cheap valuation: MCS is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MCS.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 273.65
EV/EBITDA 7.27
MCS Per share dataMCS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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.
MCS's earnings are expected to grow with 77.74% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y113.88%
EPS Next 3Y77.74%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MCS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.09%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
MCS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 8.00. MCS pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MCS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.09%

5.2 History

The dividend of MCS decreases each year by -13.79%.
MCS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of MCS decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.79%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
MCS Yearly Dividends per shareMCS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

MCS pays out 115.61% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP115.61%
EPS Next 2Y113.88%
EPS Next 3Y77.74%
MCS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMCS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M
MCS Dividend Payout.MCS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MCS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MARCUS CORPORATION

NYSE:MCS (1/2/2026, 2:04:09 PM)

15.3

-0.21 (-1.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)10-31 2025-10-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Inst Owners82.47%
Inst Owner Change1.85%
Ins Owners5.53%
Ins Owner Change-0.42%
Market Cap469.86M
Revenue(TTM)753.27M
Net Income(TTM)7.72M
Analysts84.44
Price Target24.48 (60%)
Short Float %3.99%
Short Ratio3.62
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.09%
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.79%
DP115.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.28%
Min EPS beat(2)1.25%
Max EPS beat(2)15.3%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-16.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-73%
Max EPS beat(4)15.3%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-321.71%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-224.9%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-143.33%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.76%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.29%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.66%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.88%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)21.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 63.75
Fwd PE 22.86
P/S 0.62
P/FCF 273.65
P/OCF 5.34
P/B 1.03
P/tB 1.24
EV/EBITDA 7.27
EPS(TTM)0.24
EY1.57%
EPS(NY)0.67
Fwd EY4.38%
FCF(TTM)0.06
FCFY0.37%
OCF(TTM)2.86
OCFY18.72%
SpS24.53
BVpS14.79
TBVpS12.35
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.94
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.77%
ROE 1.7%
ROCE 2.11%
ROIC 1.44%
ROICexc 1.45%
ROICexgc 1.59%
OM 2.41%
PM (TTM) 1.02%
GM 38.48%
FCFM 0.23%
ROA(3y)-0.16%
ROA(5y)-2.82%
ROE(3y)-0.39%
ROE(5y)-7.15%
ROIC(3y)1.74%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)1.83%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)2.03%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)2.54%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y-14.17%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.65%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-18.51%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.86%
GM growth 5Y-0.54%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 101.21
Debt/EBITDA 1.93
Cap/Depr 122.78%
Cap/Sales 11.45%
Interest Coverage 1.75
Cash Conversion 99.52%
Profit Quality 22.24%
Current Ratio 0.35
Quick Ratio 0.35
Altman-Z 1.59
F-Score6
WACC9.8%
ROIC/WACC0.15
Cap/Depr(3y)76.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.85%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)170.59%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-28.77%
EPS Next Y247.42%
EPS Next 2Y113.88%
EPS Next 3Y77.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.28%
Revenue growth 3Y17.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.17%
Sales Q2Q%-9.68%
Revenue Next Year3.92%
Revenue Next 2Y4.59%
Revenue Next 3Y4.39%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.37%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-20.28%
EBIT Next Year287.21%
EBIT Next 3Y69.32%
EBIT Next 5Y51.8%
FCF growth 1Y-97.41%
FCF growth 3Y-5.39%
FCF growth 5Y-20.4%
OCF growth 1Y-13.25%
OCF growth 3Y30.94%
OCF growth 5Y-5.98%

MARCUS CORPORATION / MCS FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MCS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MCS.


Can you provide the valuation status for MARCUS CORPORATION?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of MCS stock?

MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) is 63.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.03.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MARCUS CORPORATION?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) is expected to grow by 247.42% in the next year.