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
- 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.
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 70.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- MCS's Return On Equity of 2.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MCS outperforms 72.15% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.01%, MCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MCS is significantly below the industry average of 159.10%.
| 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
- MCS's Profit Margin of 1.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MCS outperforms 67.09% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 2.86%, MCS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- MCS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.68%, MCS is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MCS is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MCS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- MCS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MCS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- MCS has an Altman-Z score of 1.73. 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 (1.73) is better than 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 172.18, MCS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that MCS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- MCS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MCS outperforms 50.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 172.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.73 |
ROIC/WACC0.23
WACC8.88%
2.3 Liquidity
- MCS has a Current 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.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.40, MCS is not doing good in the industry: 86.08% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.40 indicates that MCS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of MCS (0.40) is worse than 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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.11% in the past year.
- 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 31.47% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MCS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y41.4%
EPS Next 2Y39.74%
EPS Next 3Y31.47%
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.
4. MCS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 49.55 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MCS.
- 70.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MCS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.87, MCS is valued quite expensively.
- MCS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.04.
- 70.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MCS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.51. MCS is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 49.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MCS is valued cheaper than 86.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- MCS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MCS is cheaper than 60.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 616.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.23 |
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 31.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y39.74%
EPS Next 3Y31.47%
5. MCS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.71%, MCS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 9.18, 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 1.81, MCS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.71% |
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 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 2Y39.74%
EPS Next 3Y31.47%
MCS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
19.82
+1.12 (+5.99%)
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 Owners82.5%
Inst Owner Change-0.08%
Ins Owners5.91%
Ins Owner Change8.81%
Market Cap609.27M
Revenue(TTM)758.46M
Net Income(TTM)12.69M
Analysts84.44
Price Target23.87 (20.43%)
Short Float %3.37%
Short Ratio5.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.71% |
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%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 49.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.04 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 616.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.24 | ||
| P/B | 1.33 | ||
| P/tB | 1.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.23 |
EPS(TTM)0.4
EY2.02%
EPS(NY)0.57
Fwd EY2.85%
FCF(TTM)0.03
FCFY0.16%
OCF(TTM)2.74
OCFY13.82%
SpS24.67
BVpS14.88
TBVpS12.44
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.572 (-41.61%)
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 | 1.73 |
F-Score6
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACC0.23
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 Y41.4%
EPS Next 2Y39.74%
EPS Next 3Y31.47%
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 Year468.05%
EBIT Next 3Y246.74%
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 49.55 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.33.
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%.