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

  • In the past year MCS was profitable.
  • In the past year MCS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years MCS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • MCS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2025 0 50M -50M 100M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 1.25%, MCS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 2.77%, MCS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.01%, MCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.35% 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 7.50%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.25%
ROE 2.77%
ROIC 2.01%
ROA(3y)0.63%
ROA(5y)-0.58%
ROE(3y)1.41%
ROE(5y)-1.59%
ROIC(3y)2.39%
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 2025 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

  • MCS's Profit Margin of 1.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MCS outperforms 65.82% of its industry peers.
  • The Operating Margin of MCS (2.86%) is better than 65.82% of its industry peers.
  • MCS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.68%, 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 grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.86%
PM (TTM) 1.67%
GM 38.68%
OM growth 3Y25.06%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.6%
GM growth 5Y12.47%
MCS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMCS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

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2. MCS Health Analysis

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.
  • MCS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MCS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MCS Yearly Shares OutstandingMCS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • MCS has an Altman-Z score of 1.62. 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 of 1.62. This is in the better half of the industry: MCS outperforms 62.03% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MCS is 172.18, which is on the high side as it means it would take MCS, 172.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 172.18, MCS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that MCS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • MCS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MCS outperforms 51.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 172.18
Altman-Z 1.62
ROIC/WACC0.22
WACC9.35%
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 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.40 indicates that MCS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • MCS has a worse Current ratio (0.40) than 86.08% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.40 indicates that MCS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.40, MCS is not doing good in the industry: 84.81% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.4
Quick Ratio 0.4
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 2025 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.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.11% in the past year.
  • MCS shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 26.12% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)253.85%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%533.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.11%
Revenue growth 3Y3.84%
Revenue growth 5Y26.12%
Sales Q2Q%2.75%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.52% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • MCS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y38.88%
EPS Next 2Y37.71%
EPS Next 3Y26.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.35%
Revenue Next 2Y4.74%
Revenue Next 3Y3.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 41.25, the valuation of MCS can be described as expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MCS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • MCS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.54.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.70 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MCS.
  • 74.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MCS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • MCS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 22.70.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.25
Fwd PE 29.7
MCS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMCS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MCS is valued cheaper than 84.81% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MCS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 513.52
EV/EBITDA 7.13
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of MCS may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • MCS's earnings are expected to grow with 26.52% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y37.71%
EPS Next 3Y26.52%

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5. MCS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MCS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.00%.
  • MCS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.67. MCS pays more dividend than 91.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MCS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MCS decreases each year by -14.68%.
  • 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)-14.68%
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 72.16% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP72.16%
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 2025 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 (3/23/2026, 8:04:50 PM)

After market: 16.5 0 (0%)

16.5

+0.62 (+3.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners82.7%
Inst Owner Change1.51%
Ins Owners6.19%
Ins Owner Change9.04%
Market Cap507.87M
Revenue(TTM)758.46M
Net Income(TTM)12.69M
Analysts84.44
Price Target23.46 (42.18%)
Short Float %3.33%
Short Ratio4.73
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2%
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.68%
DP72.16%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-25
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)100.52%
Min EPS beat(2)1.25%
Max EPS beat(2)199.79%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)51.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.24%
Max EPS beat(4)199.79%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-305.59%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-202.02%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-143.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.25%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.29%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.09%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.69%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.61%
PT rev (1m)-3.36%
PT rev (3m)-4.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-14.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.72%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.25
Fwd PE 29.7
P/S 0.67
P/FCF 513.52
P/OCF 6.03
P/B 1.11
P/tB 1.33
EV/EBITDA 7.13
EPS(TTM)0.4
EY2.42%
EPS(NY)0.56
Fwd EY3.37%
FCF(TTM)0.03
FCFY0.19%
OCF(TTM)2.74
OCFY16.58%
SpS24.64
BVpS14.86
TBVpS12.42
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.25%
ROE 2.77%
ROCE 2.55%
ROIC 2.01%
ROICexc 2.07%
ROICexgc 2.28%
OM 2.86%
PM (TTM) 1.67%
GM 38.68%
FCFM 0.13%
ROA(3y)0.63%
ROA(5y)-0.58%
ROE(3y)1.41%
ROE(5y)-1.59%
ROIC(3y)2.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.51%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)2.79%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.03%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y33.19%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y32.87%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y25.06%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.6%
GM growth 5Y12.47%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 172.18
Debt/EBITDA 1.82
Cap/Depr 118.55%
Cap/Sales 10.97%
Interest Coverage 2.02
Cash Conversion 91.65%
Profit Quality 7.79%
Current Ratio 0.4
Quick Ratio 0.4
Altman-Z 1.62
F-Score6
WACC9.35%
ROIC/WACC0.22
Cap/Depr(3y)97.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.24%
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)3.11%
Revenue growth 3Y3.84%
Revenue growth 5Y26.12%
Sales Q2Q%2.75%
Revenue Next Year6.35%
Revenue Next 2Y4.74%
Revenue Next 3Y3.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.7%
EBIT growth 3Y29.87%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year461.96%
EBIT Next 3Y82.44%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-96%
FCF growth 3Y-74.02%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-18.99%
OCF growth 3Y-3.33%
OCF growth 5YN/A

MARCUS CORPORATION / MCS Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MCS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 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 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) is 41.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.11.


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.