MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MCS - US5663301068 - Common Stock
16.03 USD
+0.02 (+0.12%)
MCS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MCS was profitable.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 0.77%, MCS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 1.70%, MCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.25% of the companies in the same industry.
MCS has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.44%. This is in the better half of the industry: MCS outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MCS is significantly below the industry average of 9.08%.
| 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
MCS has a better Profit Margin (1.02%) than 63.75% of its industry peers.
MCS has a Operating Margin (2.41%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MCS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of MCS (38.48%) is comparable to the rest of the 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MCS is destroying value.
MCS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MCS has more shares outstanding
MCS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.60, we must say that MCS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MCS has a Altman-Z score of 1.60. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MCS outperforms 57.50% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MCS (101.21) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that MCS is not too dependend on debt financing.
MCS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.38) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 101.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.6 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC7.79%
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.
MCS has a Current ratio of 0.35. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MCS underperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.35 indicates that MCS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.35, MCS is doing worse than 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, MCS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.17% on average per year.
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 66.79, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MCS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MCS is valued a bit cheaper than 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
MCS is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.95 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MCS.
MCS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MCS is cheaper than 78.75% 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 23.96.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 66.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MCS is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
MCS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 286.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.45 |
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 77.74% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y113.88%
EPS Next 3Y77.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MCS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.06%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
MCS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 34.07. MCS pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MCS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
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.
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
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 (12/12/2025, 10:48:00 AM)
16.03
+0.02 (+0.12%)
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 Cap492.28M
Revenue(TTM)753.27M
Net Income(TTM)7.72M
Analysts84.44
Price Target24.48 (52.71%)
Short Float %4.1%
Short Ratio3.75
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
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 | 66.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 286.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.6 | ||
| P/B | 1.08 | ||
| P/tB | 1.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.45 |
EPS(TTM)0.24
EY1.5%
EPS(NY)0.67
Fwd EY4.18%
FCF(TTM)0.06
FCFY0.35%
OCF(TTM)2.86
OCFY17.87%
SpS24.53
BVpS14.79
TBVpS12.35
PEG (NY)0.27
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 | 1.6 |
F-Score6
WACC7.79%
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 66.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.08.
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.