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MCSThe Marcus Corporation
$27.81$860M
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The Marcus Corporation

MCS
NYSE · Entertainment
$27.81
At close - Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$860M
P/E67.8x
52W High$32.42
Volume211.54K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Erratic Profitability Obscures Asset-Heavy Entertainment Operator

The Marcus Corporation presents a high-risk proposition due to deeply unreliable earnings and cash flow visibility, with gross margins swinging from 2.4% to 91.9% over recent quarters, making fundamental valuation speculative. While the company generated $44.0...

GrowthMixed
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsHealthy
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MARKET ACTION

MCS price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

6/12 Beats

EPS beat 6 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+103% Peers

P/E is 103% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 93 · Leader

High momentum (Outperforming 93% of market)

04

Healthy Uptrend

Uptrend

Price > 50DMA > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Oct 30

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
MCS+84.00%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.20%
1-Year Return
MCS+81.90%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
MCS+88.88%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+81.67%
5-Year Return
MCS+79.55%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+75.71%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
67.8x
Forward P/EExpansion
36.9x
EV/EBITDA80th %ile
12.8x
FCF YieldCash Flow
0.1%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
67.8x
40.8x
100th· High
EV/EBITDA
12.8x
11.1x
80th· High
Price/FCF
869.1x
19.3x
100th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
No DCF Model AvailableIntrinsic value modeling is not supported for this equity.

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$758M+3.1% YoY
Net income
$13M+263.0% YoY
Free cash flow
$989K-96.0% YoY
Operating margin
2.9%+0.7 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)2.1%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)2.8%
Piotroski Score7 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate6/12 (50%)
Revenue Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Jul 30, 2026
$0.51+44.7%
vs $0.35
$232M+6.4%
vs $218M
Q2 2026
Apr 30, 2026
-$0.51+5.6%
vs -$0.54
$154M+3.8%
vs $149M
Q1 2026
Feb 26, 2026
-$0.06-185.7%
vs $0.07
$193M+5.3%
vs $184M
Q4 2025
Oct 31, 2025
$0.42-2.3%
vs $0.43
$210M+1.5%
vs $207M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Business Wire·4d ago
Marcus & Millichap's IPA Capital Markets Arranges $43 Million Construction Financing for Multifamily Property in Greater Miami

PALMETTO BAY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $mmi #apartmentmentinvestments--Marcus & Millichap's IPA Capital Markets Arranges $43 Million Construction Financing for Multifamily Property in Greater Miami.

Zacks Investment Research·4d ago
AMC vs. MCS: Which Theater Stock Is the Better Buy Today?

Marcus gains the edge over AMC Entertainment as theater outperformance, hotel diversification and low leverage support stronger near-term momentum.

Business Wire·Sep 14, 2026
Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation Arranges $53 Million Build-to-Rent Refinance in Northwest Arkansas

ROGERS, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $mmi #apartmentmentinvestments--Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation Arranges $53 Million Build-to-Rent Refinance in Northwest Arkansas.

Zacks Investment Research·Sep 9, 2026
Marcus Stock Surges 75% YTD: Should Investors Ride the Rally?

MCS' record summer theater results, stronger hotel demand and rising cash flow support momentum, while its valuation remains below the industry average.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark MCS against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for The Marcus Corporation (MCS)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
MCS logoMCSThe Marcus CorporationCurrent
$27.81$859.53M67.833.11%1.67%2.75%1.05%
CNK logoCNKCinemark Holdings, Inc.
$35.88$4.19B34.502.15%6.42%26.47%—
AMC logoAMCAMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
$2.97$1.7B-2.414.57%-10.59%——
IMAX logoIMAXIMAX Corporation
$53.59$2.94B85.0616.47%9.84%9.39%—
HGV logoHGVHilton Grand Vacations Inc.
$35.57$2.79B39.971.32%3.38%13.31%—
SHO logoSHOSunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.
$11.09$2.07B262.176%5.3%2.76%—

Compare MCS vs Peers

The Marcus Corporation (MCS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs CNK

Most directly comparable listed peer for MCS.

Scale Benchmark

vs NFLX

Larger-name benchmark to compare MCS against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs CNK, AMC, IMAX, HGV

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

MCS SEC Filings & Documents

The Marcus Corporation (MCS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 30, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 29, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Apr 30, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Feb 27, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 28, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Mar 1, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Jul 30, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Apr 30, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Oct 31, 2025·SEC

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MCS Frequently Asked Questions

The Marcus Corporation (MCS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is The Marcus Corporation's revenue?

The Marcus Corporation (MCS) reported $789.8M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 180% increase from $281.9M in 1996.

How fast is The Marcus Corporation growing?

The Marcus Corporation (MCS) grew revenue by 3.1% over the past year. Growth has been modest.

Is MCS profitable?

Yes, The Marcus Corporation (MCS) is profitable, generating $22.7M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (1.7% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does MCS pay dividends?

Yes, The Marcus Corporation (MCS) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.05%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is MCS's return on equity?

The Marcus Corporation (MCS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 2.8%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is The Marcus Corporation's free cash flow?

The Marcus Corporation (MCS) generated $66.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in MCS back in 1996?

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