MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:MCS • US5663301068

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This MCS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. MCS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MCS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • MCS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years MCS reported 4 times negative net income.
  • 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

  • MCS has a Return On Assets of 0.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: MCS outperforms 67.09% of its industry peers.
  • MCS has a Return On Equity of 1.70%. This is in the better half of the industry: MCS outperforms 67.09% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 1.44%, MCS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.35% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MCS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.74%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.24%.
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 Profit Margin of 1.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: MCS outperforms 65.82% of its industry peers.
  • MCS has a Operating Margin of 2.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: MCS outperforms 63.29% of its industry peers.
  • MCS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.48%, MCS is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MCS has remained more or less at the same level.
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. MCS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MCS is destroying value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for MCS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
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's Altman-Z score of 1.59 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MCS outperforms 59.49% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 101.21, MCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.03% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MCS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • MCS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.38) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 101.21
Altman-Z 1.59
ROIC/WACC0.15
WACC9.5%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 0.35 indicates that MCS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.35, MCS is not doing good in the industry: 87.34% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.35 indicates that MCS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • MCS has a worse Quick ratio (0.35) than 87.34% 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. MCS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 253.85% over the past year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)253.85%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%533.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.75%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, MCS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.52% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.08% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y38.88%
EPS Next 2Y37.71%
EPS Next 3Y26.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.08%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

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 2028 0 -2 -4

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4. MCS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 39.17, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MCS.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MCS is valued a bit cheaper than 75.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.71, MCS is valued quite expensively.
  • MCS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.21.
  • 77.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MCS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MCS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.83), we can say MCS is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.17
Fwd PE 28.21
MCS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMCS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MCS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • MCS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MCS is cheaper than 62.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 280.91
EV/EBITDA 7.34
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 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 MCS's earnings are expected to grow with 26.52% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y37.71%
EPS Next 3Y26.52%

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5. MCS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%, MCS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • MCS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.46. MCS pays more dividend than 91.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, MCS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.01%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MCS decreases each year by -13.79%.
  • MCS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 115.61% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MCS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP115.61%
EPS Next 2Y37.71%
EPS Next 3Y26.52%
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

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MCS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MARCUS CORPORATION

NYSE:MCS (3/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 15.67 0 (0%)

15.67

-0.26 (-1.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners82.7%
Inst Owner Change1.55%
Ins Owners6.19%
Ins Owner Change9.04%
Market Cap482.32M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)7.72M
Analysts84.44
Price Target23.46 (49.71%)
Short Float %3.58%
Short Ratio4.92
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.01%
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.79%
DP115.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-25
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)-3.36%
PT rev (3m)-4.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-44.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-62.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-20.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)-27.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.91%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.38%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.17
Fwd PE 28.21
P/S 0.64
P/FCF 280.91
P/OCF 5.48
P/B 1.06
P/tB 1.27
EV/EBITDA 7.34
EPS(TTM)0.4
EY2.55%
EPS(NY)0.56
Fwd EY3.54%
FCF(TTM)0.06
FCFY0.36%
OCF(TTM)2.86
OCFY18.24%
SpS24.47
BVpS14.76
TBVpS12.32
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.53
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
WACC9.5%
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)253.85%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%533.33%
EPS Next Y38.88%
EPS Next 2Y37.71%
EPS Next 3Y26.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.75%
Revenue Next Year6.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.08%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.37%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-20.28%
EBIT Next Year268.06%
EBIT Next 3Y67.57%
EBIT Next 5Y47.01%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MCS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to MCS.


Can you provide the valuation status for MARCUS CORPORATION?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 39.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.06.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MARCUS CORPORATION?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) is expected to grow by 38.88% in the next year.