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MCS

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The Marcus Corporation · Communication Services · United States · $895M · Avg Vol: $9M/d

55
StockRank
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Q
42
V
36
M
72
P/E (TTM)
36.9x
ROE
5.0%
D/E
0.7x
Dividend %
1.2%

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%747.9M815.4M837.5M5.1%
EPS-0.380.47-0.250.42-5.1%0.741.280.8441.4%
Shares31.5M31.7M31.6M30.6M-2.8%23.8M
Debt407.8M379.1M352.6M335.5M-6.3%320.0M
Equity456.1M471.2M464.9M457.4M0.1%
Op CF93.2M102.6M103.9M84.2M-3.3%126.6M
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)+8.3%
24.9626.5028.0429.5831.12Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$27.02
RSI (14)
25.1
52W High
$32.33
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
42
ROIC
2.4%31.3
ROE
5.0%42.9
GP/Assets
30.7%61.4
Op. Margin
12.1%60.9
FCF/Assets
3.1%38.0
Piotroski
654.4
Int. Cover
1.8x29.3
D/E Ratio
0.70x29.3
Current Ratio
0.43x4.0
Value
36
P/E (TTM)
36.9x18.9
EV/EBITDA
10.7x41.7
P/FCF
28.7x27.3
P/B
1.8x51.6
P/S
1.1x62.0
Div Yield
1.2%19.1
Momentum
72
52W High %
84%68.4
RS 6M
51%94.2
SMA 50/200
1.36x97.6
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%25.6
EPS Rev 12W
+55.6%98.8
EPS Improve
+14%32.2
Q Growth
116%87.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$895M
P/E (Forward)
32.5x
Gross Margin
41.6%

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)$895M55Hold
AENTAlliance Entertainment Holding Corporation$280M49Hold
ANGXAngel Studios, Inc.$812M23Sell
MSGEMadison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.$3.7B63Hold
AMCAMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.$2.3B33Sell
RSVRReservoir Media, Inc.$637M20Sell
AMCXAMC Global Media Inc.$522M91Strong Buy
CNKCinemark Holdings, Inc.$4.2B75Buy
RDIBReading International, Inc.$419M14Strong Sell
SPHRSphere Entertainment Co.$5.1B33Sell

Peer medians: ROE 1.2% · P/E 19.6x · Gross margin 54.7%

The Marcus Corporation (MCS): Stock Score Summary

The Marcus Corporation (MCS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 55/100 based on Quality (42/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (72/100) 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$27.02
Market Cap$895M
P/E (TTM)36.85
P/E (Forward)32.46
Price/Book1.84
Return on Equity5.0%
Return on Invested Capital2.4%
Debt/Equity0.70x
Gross Margin41.6%
Operating Margin12.1%
Revenue Growth12.8%
Dividend Yield1.2%
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 55/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (42), Value (36), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does The Marcus Corporation have an economic moat?
The Marcus Corporation (MCS) has a Quality factor score of 42/100. 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 55/100. 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).