Marcus Corporation (MCS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Marcus Corporation stock (MCS) is currently trading at $16.81. Marcus Corporation PE ratio is 38.73. Marcus Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.68. Analyst consensus price target for MCS is $23.25. WallStSmart rates MCS as Underperform.
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- MCS fair value vs current price
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- Marcus Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- MCS Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- MCS analyst price target and Smart Rating
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MCS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Marcus Corporation (MCS)
MCS appears undervalued based on the Graham Formula, trading 16% below its estimated fair value of $19.19.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Marcus Corporation (MCS) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, eps growth. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Marcus Corporation (MCS) Key Strengths (4)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Earnings per share surging 524.00% year-over-year
82.53% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.07x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
Marcus Corporation (MCS) Areas to Watch (6)
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Revenue growing slowly at 3.10% annually
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Supporting Valuation Data
Marcus Corporation (MCS) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 52/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.68), Price/Book (1.07) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 524.00%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (4.11) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 3.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 2.75%, Operating Margin at 3.90%, Profit Margin at 1.77%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 2.75% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 3.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, EPS Growth) and negatives (Return on Equity, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
MCS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
MCS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.68x trades 37% below its historical average of 1.08x (10th percentile). The current valuation is 69% below its historical high of 2.23x set in Dec 2006, and 28% above its historical low of 0.53x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Marcus Corporation (MCS) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › ENTERTAINMENT
The Big Picture
Marcus Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 718M with 3% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 1.8%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 26M in free cash flow and 49M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
ROE of 2.8% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Marcus Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor ENTERTAINMENT industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Marcus Corporation.
Bottom Line
Marcus Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Marcus Corporation(MCS)
NYSE
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.