(MCS) Marcus - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US5663301068

Movie Theatres, Hotels And Resorts

MCS EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of MCS over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": -0.6247619047619, "2020-06": -0.87019091465181, "2020-09": -1.269636878702, "2020-12": -1.2561484381036, "2021-03": -0.90171816899603, "2021-06": -0.7440453445421, "2021-09": 0.055896278877626, "2021-12": 0.15869185115867, "2022-03": -0.47390682143425, "2022-06": 0.22059728685033, "2022-09": 0.080806839958724, "2022-12": -0.20931824745044, "2023-03": -0.29982262764475, "2023-06": 0.32896054720899, "2023-09": 0.29857958705521, "2023-12": -0.045431600201918, "2024-03": -0.37436900555275, "2024-06": -0.62874288734803, "2024-09": 0.72785738815522, "2024-12": 0.031039476169489, "2025-03": -0.53221926826181, "2025-06": 0.23275999109783,

MCS Revenue

Revenue of MCS over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 159.46, 2020-06: 7.933, 2020-09: 33.591, 2020-12: 36.704, 2021-03: 50.787, 2021-06: 92.547, 2021-09: 145.862, 2021-12: 169.048, 2022-03: 132.242, 2022-06: 198.555, 2022-09: 183.65, 2022-12: 162.947, 2023-03: 152.276, 2023-06: 207.007, 2023-09: 208.766, 2023-12: 161.526, 2024-03: 138.547, 2024-06: 176.032, 2024-09: 232.668, 2024-12: 188.313, 2025-03: 148.766, 2025-06: 206.043,

Description: MCS Marcus

The Marcus Corporation is a diversified entertainment and hospitality company operating in the United States, with a presence in the movie theatre and hotel/resort industries. The company has a significant footprint under various brand names, including Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern by Marcus, and BistroPlex, offering a range of entertainment experiences. Beyond its entertainment venues, Marcus Corporation is also a substantial player in the hospitality sector, managing full-service hotels, resorts, and other properties, as well as providing ancillary services such as hospitality management and commercial laundry.

With a history dating back to 1935, The Marcus Corporation has established itself as a veteran in its field, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The companys diversified business model allows it to capitalize on various market opportunities, from the entertainment needs of families and individuals to the hospitality demands of travelers and vacationers. Its operations span multiple sectors, potentially providing a degree of resilience against sector-specific downturns.

Analyzing the companys , its clear that The Marcus Corporation has a market capitalization of $549.90M USD, with a forward P/E ratio of 42.55, indicating that the market is pricing in significant future growth. However, the current Return on Equity (RoE) stands at -2.80%, suggesting that the company is currently facing challenges in generating profits for its shareholders. This negative RoE could be a result of various factors, including operational challenges or market conditions.

From a technical analysis perspective, examining the reveals that the stock is currently trading at $16.77, below its SMA20 and SMA50 averages of $17.42 and $17.01, respectively, but significantly below its SMA200 average of $18.27. The stocks 52-week high and low are $22.99 and $10.39, respectively, indicating a wide trading range over the past year. The ATR of 0.46, or 2.74%, suggests moderate volatility.

Forecasting the stocks performance based on both and , it appears that while the company faces current profitability challenges, the market is anticipating a recovery or growth, as evidenced by the forward P/E ratio. Technically, the stock is in a downtrend relative to its longer-term average (SMA200), but the proximity to its 52-week low could indicate a potential support level. A breakout above the SMA20 and SMA50 could signal a positive trend reversal. However, given the current negative RoE, its crucial to monitor the companys ability to return to profitability. If The Marcus Corporation can address its current challenges and improve its RoE, the stock could see a positive revaluation. Conversely, failure to achieve this could lead to further downward pressure on the stock price.

MCS Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 483m
Sub-Industry Movies & Entertainment
IPO / Inception 1990-03-29

MCS Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 4.97%
Fundamental 54.3%
Dividend Rating 61.1%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -4.93%
Analyst Rating 4.75 of 5

MCS Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.79%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.95%
Annual Growth 5y 10.49%
Payout Consistency 90.3%
Payout Ratio 64.4%

MCS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -67.5%
Growth Correlation 12m -8.7%
Growth Correlation 5y 3.8%
CAGR 5y 0.79%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.01
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.83
Alpha 0.46
Beta 0.624
Volatility 39.11%
Current Volume 202k
Average Volume 20d 247.2k
Stop Loss 14.9 (-3.5%)
Signal 1.15

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5

Net Income (14.8m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 46.5m TTM)
FCFTA 0.02 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.72pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -31.10% (prev -12.92%; Δ -18.19pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.08 (>3.0%) and CFO 79.4m > Net Income 14.8m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (396.4m) to EBITDA (80.9m) ratio: 4.90 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 0.13 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (31.5m) change vs 12m ago -2.20% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 76.71% (prev 39.15%; Δ 37.56pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 75.01% (prev 65.10%; Δ 9.92pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 143.4 (EBITDA TTM 80.9m / Interest Expense TTM 71.0k) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' -0.13

(A) -0.24 = (Total Current Assets 37.6m - Total Current Liabilities 278.9m) / Total Assets 1.02b
(B) 0.25 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 251.2m / Total Assets 1.02b
(C) 0.01 = EBIT TTM 10.2m / Avg Total Assets 1.03b
(D) 0.53 = Book Value of Equity 251.2m / Total Liabilities 477.7m
Total Rating: -0.13 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 54.32

1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50
2. FCF Yield 2.81% = 1.41
3. FCF Margin 3.19% = 0.80
4. Debt/Equity 0.40 = 2.42
5. Debt/Ebitda 5.09 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC -2.62% = -3.27
7. RoE 2.48% = 0.21
8. Rev. Trend 14.58% = 0.73
9. Rev. CAGR 4.27% = 0.53
10. EPS Trend -0.02% = -0.00
11. EPS CAGR 46.92% = 2.50

What is the price of MCS shares?

As of August 30, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 15.44 with a total of 202,000 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.47%, over one month by -7.46%, over three months by -16.52% and over the past year by +11.20%.

Is Marcus a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Marcus is currently (August 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 54.32 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of MCS is around 14.73 USD . This means that MCS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -4.6%.

Is MCS a buy, sell or hold?

Marcus has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.75. Therefore, it is recommended to buy MCS.
  • Strong Buy: 3
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the MCS price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 24.5 58.7%
Analysts Target Price 24.5 58.7%
ValueRay Target Price 15.7 1.9%

Last update: 2025-08-28 04:45

MCS Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 483.4m (483.4m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 14.9m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 32.8511
P/E Forward = 67.1141
P/S = 0.6577
P/B = 1.0781
P/EG = 4.1111
Beta = 1.238
Revenue TTM = 775.8m USD
EBIT TTM = 10.2m USD
EBITDA TTM = 80.9m USD
Long Term Debt = 170.1m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 241.2m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 411.3m USD (Calculated: Short Term 241.2m + Long Term 170.1m)
Net Debt = 396.4m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 879.8m USD (483.4m + Debt 411.3m - CCE 14.9m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 143.4 (Ebit TTM 10.2m / Interest Expense TTM 71.0k)
FCF Yield = 2.81% (FCF TTM 24.7m / Enterprise Value 879.8m)
FCF Margin = 3.19% (FCF TTM 24.7m / Revenue TTM 775.8m)
Net Margin = 1.91% (Net Income TTM 14.8m / Revenue TTM 775.8m)
Gross Margin = 76.71% ((Revenue TTM 775.8m - Cost of Revenue TTM 180.7m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 3.50 (Enterprise Value 879.8m / Book Value Of Equity 251.2m)
Interest Expense / Debt = -2.10% (Interest Expense -8.62m / Debt 411.3m)
Taxrate = 27.28% (from quarterly Income Tax Expense: 2.75m / 10.1m)
NOPAT = 7.40m (EBIT 10.2m * (1 - 27.28%))
Current Ratio = 0.13 (Total Current Assets 37.6m / Total Current Liabilities 278.9m)
Debt / Equity = 0.40 (Debt 411.3m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.02b)
Debt / EBITDA = 5.09 (Net Debt 396.4m / EBITDA 80.9m)
Debt / FCF = 16.63 (Debt 411.3m / FCF TTM 24.7m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 596.3m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 1.46% (Net Income 14.8m, Total Assets 1.02b )
RoE = 2.48% (Net Income TTM 14.8m / Total Stockholder Equity 596.3m)
RoCE = 1.33% (Ebit 10.2m / (Equity 596.3m + L.T.Debt 170.1m))
RoIC = 1.17% (NOPAT 7.40m / Invested Capital 632.1m)
WACC = 3.79% (E(483.4m)/V(894.7m) * Re(8.31%)) + (D(411.3m)/V(894.7m) * Rd(-2.10%) * (1-Tc(0.27)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -30.0 | Cagr: -6.19%
Discount Rate = 8.31% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 73.23% ; FCFE base≈22.0m ; Y1≈17.4m ; Y5≈11.5m
Fair Price DCF = 8.39 (DCF Value 204.1m / Shares Outstanding 24.3m; 5y FCF grow -25.20% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 14.58 | Revenue CAGR: 4.27%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 7.69
EPS Correlation: -0.02 | EPS CAGR: 46.92%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 34.71

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