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MACERICH CO/THE (MAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MAC - US5543821012 - REIT

18.32 USD
-0.11 (-0.6%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
18.32 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall MAC gets a fundamental rating of 1 out of 10. We evaluated MAC against 127 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. MAC may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. MAC has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MAC has reported negative net income.
In the past year MAC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years MAC reported 4 times negative net income.
MAC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
MAC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMAC 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 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

MAC's Return On Assets of -4.63% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MAC is outperformed by 80.31% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -15.55%, MAC is doing worse than 77.95% of the companies in the same industry.
MAC has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.79%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MAC underperforms 70.08% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MAC is in line with the industry average of 3.06%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.71%) for MAC is below the current ROIC(1.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.63%
ROE -15.55%
ROIC 1.79%
ROA(3y)-2.25%
ROA(5y)-1.82%
ROE(3y)-6.88%
ROE(5y)-6.09%
ROIC(3y)1.71%
ROIC(5y)1.43%
MAC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMAC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 -10

1.3 Margins

With a Operating Margin value of 17.50%, MAC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.94% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MAC has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 54.86%, MAC is doing worse than 71.65% of the companies in the same industry.
MAC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.5%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 54.86%
OM growth 3Y6.69%
OM growth 5Y-4.17%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-2.5%
MAC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMAC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 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 MAC is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MAC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MAC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MAC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MAC Yearly Shares OutstandingMAC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
MAC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMAC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.04, we must say that MAC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MAC has a Altman-Z score of 0.04. This is in the lower half of the industry: MAC underperforms 73.23% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.02 is on the high side and indicates that MAC has dependencies on debt financing.
MAC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.02) than 69.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.02
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.04
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC6.26%
MAC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMAC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.85 indicates that MAC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.85, MAC is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that MAC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MAC's Quick ratio of 0.85 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MAC outperforms 47.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.85
Quick Ratio 0.85
MAC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMAC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for MAC have decreased strongly by -596.88% in the last year.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.05% in the past year.
MAC shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.20% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-596.87%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.05%
Revenue growth 3Y2.71%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.2%
Sales Q2Q%15%

3.2 Future

MAC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.72% yearly.
MAC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.17% yearly.
EPS Next Y42.64%
EPS Next 2Y35.02%
EPS Next 3Y24.95%
EPS Next 5Y16.72%
Revenue Next Year21.42%
Revenue Next 2Y10.74%
Revenue Next 3Y7.42%
Revenue Next 5Y5.17%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
MAC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMAC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
MAC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMAC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 1 -1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MAC reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for MAC. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
MAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 -50 -100

4.2 Price Multiples

69.29% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MAC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.42
MAC Per share dataMAC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MAC's earnings are expected to grow with 24.95% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y35.02%
EPS Next 3Y24.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MAC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.69%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.85, MAC is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, MAC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.69%

5.2 History

The dividend of MAC decreases each year by -25.88%.
MAC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MAC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-25.88%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
MAC Yearly Dividends per shareMAC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

MAC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-43.75%
EPS Next 2Y35.02%
EPS Next 3Y24.95%
MAC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMAC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

MACERICH CO/THE

NYSE:MAC (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 18.32 0 (0%)

18.32

-0.11 (-0.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Inst Owners103.36%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap4.69B
Revenue(TTM)1.03B
Net Income(TTM)-390.44M
Analysts70
Price Target19.89 (8.57%)
Short Float %6.16%
Short Ratio8.86
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.69%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)-25.88%
DP-43.75%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-207.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-320.79%
Max EPS beat(2)-94.54%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-629.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-1955.13%
Max EPS beat(4)-94.54%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-194.09%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-347.67%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-307.05%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.85%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)9.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)22.66%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.43%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.74%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.29%
PT rev (1m)-0.36%
PT rev (3m)0.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 4.57
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 14.38
P/B 1.87
P/tB 2.03
EV/EBITDA 17.42
EPS(TTM)-1.59
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.15
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.47
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.27
OCFY6.95%
SpS4.01
BVpS9.8
TBVpS9.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.63%
ROE -15.55%
ROCE 2.27%
ROIC 1.79%
ROICexc 1.86%
ROICexgc 1.94%
OM 17.5%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 54.86%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-2.25%
ROA(5y)-1.82%
ROE(3y)-6.88%
ROE(5y)-6.09%
ROIC(3y)1.71%
ROIC(5y)1.43%
ROICexc(3y)1.73%
ROICexc(5y)1.46%
ROICexgc(3y)1.79%
ROICexgc(5y)1.51%
ROCE(3y)2.16%
ROCE(5y)1.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.63%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.53%
OM growth 3Y6.69%
OM growth 5Y-4.17%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-2.5%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.02
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 9.33
Cap/Depr 122.66%
Cap/Sales 43.58%
Interest Coverage 0.87
Cash Conversion 59.96%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.85
Quick Ratio 0.85
Altman-Z 0.04
F-Score4
WACC6.26%
ROIC/WACC0.29
Cap/Depr(3y)47.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)31.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-596.87%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%32%
EPS Next Y42.64%
EPS Next 2Y35.02%
EPS Next 3Y24.95%
EPS Next 5Y16.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.05%
Revenue growth 3Y2.71%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.2%
Sales Q2Q%15%
Revenue Next Year21.42%
Revenue Next 2Y10.74%
Revenue Next 3Y7.42%
Revenue Next 5Y5.17%
EBIT growth 1Y-8%
EBIT growth 3Y9.58%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.36%
EBIT Next Year209.54%
EBIT Next 3Y49.32%
EBIT Next 5Y27.61%
FCF growth 1Y-165.99%
FCF growth 3Y-40.36%
FCF growth 5Y-30.47%
OCF growth 1Y9.27%
OCF growth 3Y-0.35%
OCF growth 5Y-4.41%

MACERICH CO/THE / MAC FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MAC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 1 / 10 to MAC.


Can you provide the valuation status for MACERICH CO/THE?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to MACERICH CO/THE (MAC). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is MACERICH CO/THE (MAC) stock?

MACERICH CO/THE (MAC) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What is the financial health of MACERICH CO/THE (MAC) stock?

The financial health rating of MACERICH CO/THE (MAC) is 0 / 10.