The Marcus Corporation (MCS) — Stock Score Summary

The Marcus Corporation (MCS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 59/100 based on Quality (32/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. The Marcus Corporation is a capital-intensive hotel and theater operator facing structural headwinds in cinema attendance and cyclical lodging risks.

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$20.61
Market Cap$582M
P/E (TTM)45.70
P/E (Forward)37.24
Price/Book1.40
Return on Equity3.2%
Return on Invested Capital2.4%
Debt/Equity79.31
Gross Margin41.1%
Operating Margin-13.6%
Revenue Growth3.7%
Dividend Yield1.6%
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 59/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (32), Value (40), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does The Marcus Corporation have an economic moat?
The Marcus Corporation (MCS) has a Quality factor score of 32/100. 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 59/100. 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).
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