MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MCS • US5663301068

16.39 USD
-0.09 (-0.55%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
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After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • MCS had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years MCS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
MCS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMCS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.77%, MCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MCS has a Return On Equity of 1.70%. This is in the better half of the industry: MCS outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • MCS's Return On Invested Capital of 1.44% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MCS outperforms 65.00% 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 7.77%.
Industry RankSector 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
MCS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMCS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

  • MCS has a better Profit Margin (1.02%) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
  • MCS has a Operating Margin of 2.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: MCS outperforms 61.25% of its industry peers.
  • MCS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • MCS has a Gross Margin of 38.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MCS outperforms 47.50% of its industry peers.
  • MCS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
MCS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMCS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MCS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
MCS Yearly Shares OutstandingMCS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
MCS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMCS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.62, we must say that MCS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • MCS has a Altman-Z score of 1.62. This is in the better half of the industry: MCS outperforms 61.25% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.38 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MCS outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 101.21
Altman-Z 1.62
ROIC/WACC0.16
WACC8.77%
MCS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMCS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.35 indicates that MCS may have some problems paying 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.
  • MCS has a Quick 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.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.35, MCS is not doing good in the industry: 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.35
Quick Ratio 0.35
MCS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMCS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • MCS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 170.59%, which is quite impressive.
  • MCS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.28%.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.17% on average over the past years.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 75.11% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • MCS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y235.77%
EPS Next 2Y112.29%
EPS Next 3Y75.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y4.35%
Revenue Next 3Y3.96%
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.
MCS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMCS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M
MCS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMCS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 68.29, MCS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MCS is valued a bit cheaper than 71.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MCS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.99.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.15, MCS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • MCS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MCS is cheaper than 76.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MCS to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say MCS is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 68.29
Fwd PE 25.15
MCS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMCS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MCS indicates a rather cheap valuation: MCS is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MCS.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 293.15
EV/EBITDA 7.61
MCS Per share dataMCS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The 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 75.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y112.29%
EPS Next 3Y75.11%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MCS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.94%. 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 7.44. 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 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.94%

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
MCS Yearly Dividends per shareMCS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 115.61% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MCS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP115.61%
EPS Next 2Y112.29%
EPS Next 3Y75.11%
MCS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMCS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M
MCS Dividend Payout.MCS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MCS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MARCUS CORPORATION

NYSE:MCS (2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 16.39 0 (0%)

16.39

-0.09 (-0.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)10-31
Earnings (Next)02-26
Inst Owners82.69%
Inst Owner Change1.62%
Ins Owners5.53%
Ins Owner Change13.21%
Market Cap503.34M
Revenue(TTM)753.27M
Net Income(TTM)7.72M
Analysts84.44
Price Target24.28 (48.14%)
Short Float %3.32%
Short Ratio4.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.94%
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.79%
DP115.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-25
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)-0.83%
PT rev (3m)-0.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-31.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-31.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.46%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 68.29
Fwd PE 25.15
P/S 0.67
P/FCF 293.15
P/OCF 5.72
P/B 1.11
P/tB 1.33
EV/EBITDA 7.61
EPS(TTM)0.24
EY1.46%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY3.98%
FCF(TTM)0.06
FCFY0.34%
OCF(TTM)2.86
OCFY17.48%
SpS24.53
BVpS14.79
TBVpS12.35
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.94
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.62
F-Score6
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC0.16
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 Y235.77%
EPS Next 2Y112.29%
EPS Next 3Y75.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.28%
Revenue growth 3Y17.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.17%
Sales Q2Q%-9.68%
Revenue Next Year3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y4.35%
Revenue Next 3Y3.96%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.37%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-20.28%
EBIT Next Year281.64%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for MARCUS CORPORATION?

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 are the PE and PB ratios of MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) is 68.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.11.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MARCUS CORPORATION?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MARCUS CORPORATION (MCS) is expected to grow by 235.77% in the next year.