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.
  • MCS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: MCS reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MCS 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 2025 0 50M -50M 100M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

  • MCS has a Return On Assets of 1.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: MCS outperforms 69.62% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • MCS has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.01%. This is in the better half of the industry: MCS outperforms 68.35% 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 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 has a Profit Margin of 1.67%. This is in the better half of the industry: MCS outperforms 65.82% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 2.86%, MCS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MCS has grown nicely.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 38.68%, MCS perfoms like the industry average, 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MCS has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MCS has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for MCS is higher compared to a year ago.
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's Altman-Z score of 1.62 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MCS outperforms 62.03% of its industry peers.
  • MCS has a debt to FCF ratio of 172.18. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as MCS would need 172.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MCS (172.18) is better than 63.29% of its industry peers.
  • MCS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • MCS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37 is in line compared 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's Current ratio of 0.40 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MCS is outperformed by 86.08% of its industry peers.
  • MCS has a Quick Ratio of 0.40. 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's Quick ratio of 0.40 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MCS is outperformed by 84.81% of its industry peers.
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

  • MCS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 253.85%, which is quite impressive.
  • MCS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.11%.
  • 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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 41.55 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MCS.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MCS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.15% 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 24.89.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.92, the valuation of MCS can be described as expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MCS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. MCS is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.55
Fwd PE 29.92
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

  • MCS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MCS is cheaper than 84.81% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 63.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MCS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 517.25
EV/EBITDA 7.17
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.
  • MCS has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)1.07
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 1.88%, MCS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.06, MCS pays a better dividend. On top of this MCS pays more dividend than 91.14% of the companies listed 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 1.88%

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.
  • MCS has decreased its dividend 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

  • 72.16% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MCS. 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

MCS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MARCUS CORPORATION

NYSE:MCS (3/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

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-0.41 (-2.41%)

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 Cap511.56M
Revenue(TTM)758.46M
Net Income(TTM)12.69M
Analysts84.44
Price Target23.87 (43.62%)
Short Float %3.33%
Short Ratio4.73
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.88%
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)1.74%
PT rev (3m)-2.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-14.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.93%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.55
Fwd PE 29.92
P/S 0.67
P/FCF 517.25
P/OCF 6.08
P/B 1.12
P/tB 1.34
EV/EBITDA 7.17
EPS(TTM)0.4
EY2.41%
EPS(NY)0.56
Fwd EY3.34%
FCF(TTM)0.03
FCFY0.19%
OCF(TTM)2.74
OCFY16.46%
SpS24.64
BVpS14.86
TBVpS12.42
PEG (NY)1.07
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.


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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 41.55 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.12.


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.