MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MCS - US5663301068 - Common Stock
14.85 USD
-0.45 (-2.94%)
Overall MCS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated MCS against 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MCS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MCS had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
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.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 1.70%, MCS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
MCS's Return On Invested Capital of 1.44% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MCS outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MCS is significantly below the industry average of 8.70%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.02%, MCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.75% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
MCS's Gross Margin of 38.48% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MCS outperforms 47.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MCS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MCS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MCS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MCS has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for MCS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
MCS has an Altman-Z score of 1.58. This is a bad value and indicates that MCS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.58, MCS is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MCS has a debt to FCF ratio of 101.21. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as MCS would need 101.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MCS (101.21) 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 of 0.38. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MCS outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 101.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.15
WACC9.71%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.35 indicates that MCS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.35, MCS is doing worse than 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.35 indicates that MCS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.35, MCS is doing worse than 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.35 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 170.59% over the past year.
MCS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.28%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.17% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 77.74% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 61.88, MCS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
MCS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MCS is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.17. MCS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.18, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MCS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MCS is valued a bit cheaper than 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, MCS is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 61.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MCS is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MCS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 265.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MCS's 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 MCS's earnings are expected to grow with 77.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y113.88%
EPS Next 3Y77.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.06%, MCS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.64, MCS pays a better dividend. On top of this MCS pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, MCS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
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
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%
NYSE:MCS (1/7/2026, 12:56:36 PM)
14.85
-0.45 (-2.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners82.69%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners5.53%
Ins Owner Change-0.42%
Market Cap456.04M
Revenue(TTM)753.27M
Net Income(TTM)7.72M
Analysts84.44
Price Target24.48 (64.85%)
Short Float %3.99%
Short Ratio3.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
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)-7.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 61.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 265.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.18 | ||
| P/B | 1 | ||
| P/tB | 1.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.2 |
EPS(TTM)0.24
EY1.62%
EPS(NY)0.67
Fwd EY4.51%
FCF(TTM)0.06
FCFY0.38%
OCF(TTM)2.86
OCFY19.29%
SpS24.53
BVpS14.79
TBVpS12.35
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.94
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.58 |
F-Score6
WACC9.71%
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 61.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.
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.