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.
1. MCS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MCS had positive earnings in the past year.
- MCS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years MCS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- In the past 5 years MCS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.25%, MCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.77%, MCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of MCS (2.01%) is better than 68.35% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MCS is below the industry average of 7.26%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of MCS (1.67%) is better than 65.82% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.86%, MCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- MCS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MCS has a Gross Margin (38.68%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- MCS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- MCS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MCS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- MCS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- MCS has an Altman-Z score of 1.68. This is a bad value and indicates that MCS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.68, MCS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- MCS's Debt to FCF ratio of 172.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MCS outperforms 63.29% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that MCS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- MCS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.37) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 172.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.22
WACC8.95%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.40 indicates that MCS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.40, MCS is doing worse than 86.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 |
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, MCS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.52% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.38% on average over the next years.
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
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. MCS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- MCS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 45.72.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MCS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MCS is cheaper than 68.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MCS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.21), we can say MCS is valued expensively.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.93, MCS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MCS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- MCS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 23.13.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MCS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MCS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MCS is cheaper than 63.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 569.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as MCS's earnings are expected to grow with 26.52% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y37.71%
EPS Next 3Y26.52%
5. MCS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MCS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.93%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.73, MCS pays a better dividend. On top of this MCS pays more dividend than 92.41% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.93% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MCS decreases each year by -14.68%.
- MCS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- MCS has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.68%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:MCS (4/7/2026, 1:43:42 PM)
18.29
-0.15 (-0.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners82.7%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners6.19%
Ins Owner Change9.04%
Market Cap562.97M
Revenue(TTM)758.46M
Net Income(TTM)12.69M
Analysts84.44
Price Target23.87 (30.51%)
Short Float %3.37%
Short Ratio5.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.93% |
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.68%
DP72.16%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-25 2026-02-25 (0.08)
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)-0.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.93 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 569.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.69 | ||
| P/B | 1.23 | ||
| P/tB | 1.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.78 |
EPS(TTM)0.4
EY2.19%
EPS(NY)0.56
Fwd EY3.04%
FCF(TTM)0.03
FCFY0.18%
OCF(TTM)2.74
OCFY14.96%
SpS24.64
BVpS14.86
TBVpS12.42
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.68 |
F-Score6
WACC8.95%
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.
What is the valuation status of MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) stock?
MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MCS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) is 45.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.23.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MCS stock?
The dividend rating of MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 72.16%.