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MCS

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The Marcus Corporation · Communication Services · United States · $732M · Avg Vol: $7M/d

53
StockRank
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Q
36
V
36
M
75
P/E (TTM)
54.0x
ROE
3.2%
D/E
0.8x
Dividend %
1.3%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Marcus Corporation operates in two distinct segments: Marcus Theatres, the fourth-largest movie theater circuit in the United States, and Marcus Hotels & Resorts, which manages premium full-service hotels and resorts. The company's competitive advantage lies in its high real estate ownership, owning the majority of its theater locations and several historic hotel properties, which provides significant asset backing and operational flexibility. This dual-industry exposure helps mitigate seasonal volatility in both entertainment and hospitality.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue677.4M729.6M735.6M758.5M3.8%722.9M800.6M818.8M3.9%
EPS-0.380.47-0.250.41-5.8%0.440.540.6727.2%
Shares31.5M31.7M31.6M30.6M-2.8%23.7M
Debt407.8M379.1M352.6M335.5M-6.3%349.9M
Equity456.1M471.2M464.9M457.4M0.1%
Op CF93.2M102.6M103.9M84.2M-3.3%104.3M
Inv CF-0.3M-36.7M-81.9M-71.4M
Fin CF-92.4M-30.5M-37.3M-30.8M
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PRICE (1Y)+9.1%
21.7722.5523.3324.1124.89Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$24.48
RSI (14)
84.7
52W High
$24.89
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
36
ROIC
2.4%31.1
ROE
3.2%37.2
GP/Assets
29.3%59.8
Op. Margin
-13.6%11.1
FCF/Assets
3.1%37.5
Piotroski
653.3
Int. Cover
1.8x28.3
D/E Ratio
0.79x26.8
Current Ratio
0.35x2.4
Value
36
P/E (TTM)
54.0x14.3
EV/EBITDA
11.5x38.3
P/FCF
23.4x31.6
P/B
1.7x54.8
P/S
1.0x65.2
Div Yield
1.3%22.8
Momentum
75
52W High %
98%94.3
RS 6M
51%95.4
SMA 50/200
1.24x92.9
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%79.3
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+23%36.3
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$732M
P/E (Forward)
44.0x
Gross Margin
41.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of MCS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
MCSThe Marcus Corporation(you)$732M53HOLD
RSVRReservoir Media, Inc.$700M48HOLD
AENTAlliance Entertainment Holding Corporation$301M60HOLD
AMC.MXAMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.$1.9B36HOLD
CNKCinemark Holdings, Inc.$3.8B59HOLD
MSGEMadison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.$3.6B67BUY
ANGXAngel Studios, Inc.$755M9STRONG SELL
AMCXAMC Global Media Inc.$430M96STRONG BUY
BATRKAtlanta Braves Holdings, Inc.$3.2B29SELL
VSNTVersant Media Group, Inc.$5.0B70BUY

Peer medians: ROE 5.9% · P/E 21.2x · Gross margin 56.2%

The Marcus Corporation (MCS) — Stock Score Summary

The Marcus Corporation (MCS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 53/100 based on Quality (36/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (75/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

The Marcus Corporation operates in two distinct segments: Marcus Theatres, the fourth-largest movie theater circuit in the United States, and Marcus Hotels & Resorts, which manages premium full-service hotels and resorts. The company's competitive advantage lies in its high real estate ownership, owning the majority of its theater locations and several historic hotel properties, which provides significant asset backing and operational flexibility. This dual-industry exposure helps mitigate seasonal volatility in both entertainment and hospitality.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$24.48
Market Cap$732M
P/E (TTM)54.05
P/E (Forward)44.04
Price/Book1.66
Return on Equity3.2%
Return on Invested Capital2.4%
Debt/Equity0.79x
Gross Margin41.1%
Operating Margin-13.6%
Revenue Growth3.7%
Dividend Yield1.3%
Free Cash Flow$31M

The Marcus Corporation operates in the Entertainment industry, part of the Communication Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Marcus Corporation’s (MCS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Marcus Corporation (MCS) is 53/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (36), Value (36), and Momentum (75) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does The Marcus Corporation have an economic moat?
The Marcus Corporation (MCS) has a Quality factor score of 36/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is The Marcus Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The Marcus Corporation (MCS) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 53/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is The Marcus Corporation in?
The Marcus Corporation (MCS) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Entertainment industry (United States).