MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MCS • US5663301068

16.83 USD
+0.41 (+2.5%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
16.83 USD
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After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

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 better Return On Assets (0.77%) than 66.25% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 1.44%, MCS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MCS is significantly below the industry average of 7.29%.
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

  • The Profit Margin of MCS (1.02%) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Operating Margin of MCS (2.41%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • MCS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.63, we must say that MCS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of MCS (1.63) is better than 62.50% 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 in line with its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that MCS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of MCS (0.38) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 101.21
Altman-Z 1.63
ROIC/WACC0.15
WACC9.41%
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.
  • The Current ratio of MCS (0.35) is worse than 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • MCS has a Quick 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.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.35, MCS is not doing good in the industry: 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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

  • MCS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 157.69%, which is quite impressive.
EPS 1Y (TTM)157.69%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-300%
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 141.66% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y334.47%
EPS Next 2Y141.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.35%
Revenue Next 3Y4.42%
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 0 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 112.20, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MCS.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MCS is valued a bit cheaper than 63.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MCS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.07), we can say MCS is valued expensively.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.82, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MCS.
  • MCS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MCS is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MCS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.05.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 112.2
Fwd PE 25.82
MCS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMCS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 81.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MCS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • MCS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 301.02
EV/EBITDA 7.73
MCS Per share dataMCS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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.
  • MCS's earnings are expected to grow with 141.66% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y141.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MCS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.95%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.42, 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 1.82, MCS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.95%

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.
  • MCS has decreased its dividend 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

  • MCS pays out 115.61% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP115.61%
EPS Next 2Y141.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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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MARCUS CORPORATION

NYSE:MCS (2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 16.83 0 (0%)

16.83

+0.41 (+2.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners82.69%
Inst Owner Change1.44%
Ins Owners5.53%
Ins Owner Change12.06%
Market Cap516.85M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)7.72M
Analysts84.44
Price Target23.46 (39.39%)
Short Float %3.32%
Short Ratio4.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.95%
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)-4.17%
PT rev (3m)-4.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-62.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-62.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 112.2
Fwd PE 25.82
P/S 0.69
P/FCF 301.02
P/OCF 5.88
P/B 1.14
P/tB 1.36
EV/EBITDA 7.73
EPS(TTM)0.15
EY0.89%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY3.87%
FCF(TTM)0.06
FCFY0.33%
OCF(TTM)2.86
OCFY17.02%
SpS24.53
BVpS14.79
TBVpS12.35
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.07
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 1.63
F-Score6
WACC9.41%
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)157.69%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-300%
EPS Next Y334.47%
EPS Next 2Y141.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.75%
Revenue Next Year5.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.35%
Revenue Next 3Y4.42%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.37%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-20.28%
EBIT Next Year268.06%
EBIT Next 3Y66.78%
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 3 / 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 112.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.14.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MARCUS CORPORATION?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) is expected to grow by 334.47% in the next year.