Marcus Corporation (MCS)vsTKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO)
MCS
Marcus Corporation
$27.14
-0.04%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $837.09M
TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
$190.31
+0.35%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $35.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. generates 609% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $747.89M). TKO leads profitability with a 4.3% profit margin vs 3.0%. TKO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.44. TKO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
MCS
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
TKO
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+42.1%
Fair Value
$27.86
Current Price
$27.14
$0.72 discount
Margin of Safety
-26.7%
Fair Value
$166.08
Current Price
$190.31
$24.23 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 119.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.4%
18.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
4.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MCS
The strongest argument for MCS centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 12.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TKO
The strongest argument for TKO centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.2% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MCS
The primary concerns for MCS are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TKO
The primary concerns for TKO are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 65.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MCS profiles as a value stock while TKO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TKO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
TKO is growing revenue faster at 18.2% — sustainability is the question.
TKO generates stronger free cash flow (349M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TKO scores higher overall (59/100 vs 58/100) and 18.2% revenue growth. MCS offers better value entry with a 42.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Marcus Corporation
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Marcus Corporation owns and operates movie theaters, hotels and resorts in the United States. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. is a sports and entertainment company. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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