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MCSThe Marcus Corporation
$15.93
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
MCS is a market laggard (RS 33/99, Top 67%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass
Key Takeaways
- Earnings strong
- RS 33 - market laggard
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Growing
Price Structure
Partial AlignmentPrice
$15.93
✓→
50 DMA
$15.48
✓→
100 DMA
$15.12
→
150 DMA
$15.58
→
200 DMA
$15.89
Alignment Score: 2/4
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 33/99 is in Bottom 33% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
33 (Top 67%)→>80 (Top 20%)
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOT→At pivot or near breakout
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on MCS, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 33 (Top 67%))
- Pattern Stage: At pivot or near breakout(currently AT_PIVOT)
- Fresh Entry: Pullback to 50 DMA or new base formation(currently Extended +15% from 17mo ago breakout)
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Technical Health
RS Rating
33/99
Top 67% (Need 80+)
Trend
Weak Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
58
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
HOT
Score: 8/9
Volume
200K
-6% vs avg
From Entry
+14.9%
$13.87
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
-29%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
N/A
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
-10%
DECLINING
F-Score
5/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
-2%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
92/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
ExtendedBreakout Date2024-08-19515 days ago
Entry Was$13.87Breakout price
Gain Since+15%From entry
Wait For$15.54 - $15.48 (10-21 EMA)Deep pullback zone
If/Then Playbook
IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround
Key Price Levels
Resistance
- Pivot$16.68+4.7%
- 52W High$22.38+40.5%
Current$15.93
Support
- 200 DMA$15.89-0.2%
- 50 DMA$15.48-2.8%
- 20 DMA$15.42-3.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MCS stock a buy now?
MCS is a market laggard (RS 33/99, Top 67%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for MCS?
MCS broke out at $13.87 17 month(s) ago and is now +15% extended. Wait for a pullback to the 21 EMA or a new base pattern.
What is MCS's RS Rating?
MCS has an RS Rating of 33/99, meaning it's in the Top 67% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.
Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.