MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MCS - US5663301068 - Common Stock
15.57 USD
-0.13 (-0.83%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to MCS. MCS was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. There are concerns on the financial health of MCS while its profitability can be described as average. MCS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
MCS has a Return On Assets of 0.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: MCS outperforms 61.25% of its industry peers.
MCS's Return On Equity of 1.70% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MCS outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
MCS has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.44%. This is in the better half 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 9.33%.
| 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 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
MCS has a Operating Margin (2.41%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MCS has declined.
MCS has a Gross Margin of 38.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MCS outperforms 48.75% of its industry peers.
MCS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MCS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MCS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MCS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MCS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 (1.59) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same 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 48.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 101.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC7.59%
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 has a worse Current ratio (0.35) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
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
MCS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 170.59%, which is quite impressive.
MCS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.28%.
MCS shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.17% yearly.
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 72.94% yearly.
MCS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y220.91%
EPS Next 2Y113.02%
EPS Next 3Y72.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.95%
Revenue Next 2Y4.89%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 64.88, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MCS.
MCS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MCS is cheaper than 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MCS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say MCS is valued expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.60, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MCS.
MCS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MCS is cheaper than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
MCS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 64.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.6 |
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.
MCS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 278.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.34 |
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 72.94% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y113.02%
EPS Next 3Y72.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MCS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.03%.
MCS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 37.67. MCS pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, MCS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.03% |
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 2Y113.02%
EPS Next 3Y72.94%
NYSE:MCS (12/1/2025, 2:53:19 PM)
15.57
-0.13 (-0.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners78.83%
Inst Owner Change1.85%
Ins Owners4.98%
Ins Owner Change-0.42%
Market Cap478.15M
Revenue(TTM)753.27M
Net Income(TTM)7.72M
Analysts84.44
Price Target24.48 (57.23%)
Short Float %4.09%
Short Ratio3.91
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.03% |
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.79%
DP115.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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)-4%
PT rev (3m)-4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)-18.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.97%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 64.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 278.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.44 | ||
| P/B | 1.05 | ||
| P/tB | 1.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.34 |
EPS(TTM)0.24
EY1.54%
EPS(NY)0.66
Fwd EY4.24%
FCF(TTM)0.06
FCFY0.36%
OCF(TTM)2.86
OCFY18.4%
SpS24.53
BVpS14.79
TBVpS12.35
PEG (NY)0.29
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 | 1.59 |
F-Score6
WACC7.59%
ROIC/WACC0.19
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 Y220.91%
EPS Next 2Y113.02%
EPS Next 3Y72.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.28%
Revenue growth 3Y17.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.17%
Sales Q2Q%-9.68%
Revenue Next Year4.95%
Revenue Next 2Y4.89%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.37%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-20.28%
EBIT Next Year312.54%
EBIT Next 3Y65.19%
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.
What is the valuation status for MCS stock?
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 is the valuation of MARCUS CORPORATION based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) is 64.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.05.
What is the expected EPS growth for MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) is expected to grow by 220.91% in the next year.