MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:MCS - US5663301068 - Common Stock
13.92 USD
+0.18 (+1.31%)
Overall MCS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated MCS against 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. MCS has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. MCS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
MCS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MCS has a better Return On Assets (1.46%) than 63.75% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MCS (3.30%) is better than 66.25% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MCS (2.26%) is better than 63.75% of its industry peers.
MCS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.74%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.23%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.74%) for MCS is below the current ROIC(2.26%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.46% | ||
| ROE | 3.3% | ||
| ROIC | 2.26% |
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
MCS has a Profit Margin of 1.91%. This is in the better half of the industry: MCS outperforms 61.25% of its industry peers.
MCS has a Operating Margin of 3.66%. This is in the better half of the industry: MCS outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MCS has declined.
MCS has a Gross Margin of 38.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MCS outperforms 47.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MCS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.91% | ||
| GM | 38.85% |
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, MCS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MCS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.54, we must say that MCS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.54, MCS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MCS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.40, MCS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC7.08%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.39 indicates that MCS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MCS has a Current ratio of 0.39. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MCS underperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.39 indicates that MCS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.39, MCS is doing worse than 83.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MCS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 159.21%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has grown by 13.27% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)159.21%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%135.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.27%
Revenue growth 3Y17.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.17%
Sales Q2Q%17.05%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 61.52% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, MCS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y245.02%
EPS Next 2Y111.81%
EPS Next 3Y61.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.39%
Revenue Next 2Y5.3%
Revenue Next 3Y4.45%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
MCS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.93.
77.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MCS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
MCS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.77.
MCS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.53.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MCS indicates a rather cheap valuation: MCS is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MCS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MCS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MCS is cheaper than 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.13 |
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 61.52% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.13
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y111.81%
EPS Next 3Y61.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MCS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.44%.
In the last 3 months the price of MCS has falen by -22.06%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 38.93, MCS pays a better dividend. On top of this MCS pays more dividend than 92.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MCS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.44% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
58.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MCS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP58.72%
EPS Next 2Y111.81%
EPS Next 3Y61.52%
NYSE:MCS (10/22/2025, 11:40:20 AM)
13.92
+0.18 (+1.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners78.83%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners4.98%
Ins Owner Change0.18%
Market Cap435.84M
Revenue(TTM)775.79M
Net Income(TTM)14.80M
Analysts84.44
Price Target25.5 (83.19%)
Short Float %3.73%
Short Ratio3.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.44% |
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.79%
DP58.72%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.53%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.24%
Max EPS beat(2)15.3%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-73%
Max EPS beat(4)57.12%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-322.91%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-221.55%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-136.28%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.29%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.6%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.4%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.65%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.74%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.53 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 5.49 | ||
| P/B | 0.97 | ||
| P/tB | 1.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.13 |
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY3.23%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY4.64%
FCF(TTM)-0.14
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.54
OCFY18.21%
SpS24.78
BVpS14.32
TBVpS11.93
PEG (NY)0.13
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number12.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.46% | ||
| ROE | 3.3% | ||
| ROCE | 3.3% | ||
| ROIC | 2.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.52% | ||
| OM | 3.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.91% | ||
| GM | 38.85% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 118.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.54 |
F-Score7
WACC7.08%
ROIC/WACC0.32
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)159.21%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%135.94%
EPS Next Y245.02%
EPS Next 2Y111.81%
EPS Next 3Y61.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.27%
Revenue growth 3Y17.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.17%
Sales Q2Q%17.05%
Revenue Next Year6.39%
Revenue Next 2Y5.3%
Revenue Next 3Y4.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y209.42%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-20.28%
EBIT Next Year312.54%
EBIT Next 3Y65.19%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-109.14%
FCF growth 3Y-5.39%
FCF growth 5Y-20.4%
OCF growth 1Y-6.95%
OCF growth 3Y30.94%
OCF growth 5Y-5.98%