MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MCS - US5663301068 - Common Stock
15.7 USD
+0.03 (+0.19%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to MCS. MCS was compared to 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 has a correct valuation and a medium 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's Return On Assets of 0.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MCS outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
MCS has a Return On Equity of 1.70%. This is in the better half of the industry: MCS outperforms 66.25% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MCS (1.44%) is better than 63.75% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MCS is significantly below the industry average of 8.91%.
| 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 63.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.41%, MCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MCS has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 38.48%, MCS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.75% of the companies in the same industry.
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
MCS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
MCS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MCS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
MCS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
The Altman-Z score of MCS (1.59) 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.
MCS's Debt to FCF ratio of 101.21 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MCS outperforms 58.75% of its industry peers.
MCS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.38, MCS is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 101.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC7.71%
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.
The Current ratio of MCS (0.35) is worse 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.
MCS's Quick ratio of 0.35 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MCS is outperformed by 86.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.35 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 170.59% over the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.28% in the past year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, MCS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 77.74% on average per year.
MCS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y247.42%
EPS Next 2Y113.88%
EPS Next 3Y77.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.92%
Revenue Next 2Y4.59%
Revenue Next 3Y4.39%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 65.42, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MCS.
67.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MCS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.43. MCS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.45, the valuation of MCS can be described as rather expensive.
78.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MCS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MCS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.66), we can say MCS is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 65.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MCS is valued cheaper than 82.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MCS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 280.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.33 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MCS's earnings are expected to grow with 77.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y113.88%
EPS Next 3Y77.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.00%, MCS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.71, MCS pays a better dividend. On top of this MCS pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MCS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2% |
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 2Y113.88%
EPS Next 3Y77.74%
NYSE:MCS (12/17/2025, 12:50:04 PM)
15.7
+0.03 (+0.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners82.47%
Inst Owner Change1.85%
Ins Owners5.53%
Ins Owner Change-0.42%
Market Cap482.15M
Revenue(TTM)753.27M
Net Income(TTM)7.72M
Analysts84.44
Price Target24.48 (55.92%)
Short Float %4.05%
Short Ratio3.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)21.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 65.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 280.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.48 | ||
| P/B | 1.06 | ||
| P/tB | 1.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.33 |
EPS(TTM)0.24
EY1.53%
EPS(NY)0.67
Fwd EY4.26%
FCF(TTM)0.06
FCFY0.36%
OCF(TTM)2.86
OCFY18.24%
SpS24.53
BVpS14.79
TBVpS12.35
PEG (NY)0.26
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
WACC7.71%
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 Y247.42%
EPS Next 2Y113.88%
EPS Next 3Y77.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.28%
Revenue growth 3Y17.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.17%
Sales Q2Q%-9.68%
Revenue Next Year3.92%
Revenue Next 2Y4.59%
Revenue Next 3Y4.39%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.37%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-20.28%
EBIT Next Year287.21%
EBIT Next 3Y69.32%
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 65.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.06.
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 247.42% in the next year.