Is MCS a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, MARCUS CORP (MCS) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 43.4/100. It is ranked #1,208 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 39/100, Value 59/100, Momentum 49/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for MCS?

MARCUS CORP (MCS) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 43.4 ranks it #1,208 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is MCS in?

MARCUS CORP operates in the Communication Services sector (Entertainment industry) with a market cap of $532 million. It is classified as a small-cap stock.

Does MCS pay a dividend?

Yes, MCS pays a dividend with a current yield of 1.87%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $18.70 in annual dividend income.

What is MCS's P/E ratio?

MCS has a trailing P/E ratio of 19.36x. The Communication Services sector average is 26.1x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is MCS?

MCS's quality factor score is 39/100. Gross margin: 47.8%. ROE: 6.6% vs sector average 1.0%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is MCS valued compared to peers?

MCS's value factor score is 59/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 19.4x, EV/EBITDA 6.3x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is MCS's debt level?

MCS's debt-to-equity ratio is 35%. Sector average: 82%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

MCS has a beta of 0.60, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 68/100.

Does MCS have high short interest?

MCS's short interest factor score is 12/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

MCS Stock Analysis: Top Small-Cap Hold (Score 43.4/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
MCS	-0.99%	+6.55%	+14.57%	+22.70%	+19.09%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLC	-0.28%	+2.01%	-2.92%	-3.20%	+25.91%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-0.92%	+2.95%	+14.23%	+23.06%	-10.44%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-0.71%	+4.54%	+17.49%	+25.90%	-6.83%	-	-	-

Metric	MCS	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	19.4x	-26%
EV/EBITDA	6.3x	+27%
Price / Book	1.3x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
TIGO MILLICOM INTERNATIONAL CELLULAR SA	62	41	67	81	-	143.3%	42.5%	4.6%	-	884.0x	$12.9B	VS
VZ VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC	54	50	77	54	10.8x	17.6%	60.5%	13.7%	3.1%	282.0x	$208.3B	VS
DLX DELUXE CORP	54	50	76	69	16.4x	11.6%	53.3%	3.7%	0.4%	321.0x	$1.3B	VS
NYT NEW YORK TIMES CO	53	50	52	68	49.3x	13.6%	50.2%	10.4%	12.1%	47.0x	$13.8B	VS
BCE BCE INC	52	37	71	51	186.8x	8.8%	43.4%	1.5%	-9.3%	237.0x	$23.7B	VS
T AT&T INC.	52	50	68	46	9.9x	15.3%	62.0%	15.8%	3.1%	107.0x	$197.7B	VS
MSGE Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.	51	50	59	67	48.3x	166.0%	40.3%	-1.0%	101.4%	1,540.0x	$2.7B	VS
ADEA Adeia Inc.	50	50	61	67	51.2x	11.8%	100.0%	16.4%	-0.0%	87.0x	$2.8B	VS
CDRO Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A.	50	46	53	61	-	65.0%	90.7%	1.9%	12.7%	0.0x	$389M	VS
TGNA TEGNA INC	50	50	67	46	10.4x	9.8%	38.3%	10.6%	-8.4%	80.0x	$3.2B	VS
MCS MARCUS CORP	43	39	59	49	19.4x	6.6%	47.8%	2.5%	19.4%	35.0x	$532M

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.3%	0.4%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%
Operating Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.1%	-0.8%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	-0.4%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
Net Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%	-0.1%	-0.5%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	-	-	-	-	-	-	-37.8%	9.4%	11.1%	-0.9%	-0.2%
ROE %	0.1%	0.0%	-0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%	-0.1%	-0.3%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%
ROA %	0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%	-0.0%	-0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%
ROIC %	0.1%	2.2%	2.0%	4.2%	1.0%	-4.9%	-13.4%	6.4%	9.0%	14.8%	7.9%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.3%

0.4%

0.5%

Operating Margin %

0.0%

-0.1%

-0.8%

0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

-0.4%

0.2%

Net Margin %

0.0%

-0.0%

0.0%

-0.0%

-0.1%

-0.5%

0.1%

FCF Margin %

-37.8%

9.4%

11.1%

-0.9%

-0.2%

ROE %

0.1%

0.0%

-0.0%

0.0%

-0.0%

-0.1%

-0.3%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

ROA %

0.0%

-0.0%

0.0%

-0.0%

-0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

ROIC %

0.1%

2.2%

2.0%

4.2%

1.0%

-4.9%

-13.4%

6.4%

9.0%

14.8%

7.9%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$798M	$758M	$736M	$730M	$677M	$458M	$238M	$821M	$707M	$623M	$544M	$488M
	—	—	—	—	—	—	$41M	$341M	$342M	$523M	$448M	$390M
Gross Margin	---	---	---	---	---	---	28.7%	41.5%	46.8%	46.1%	49.7%	80.0%
	—	$70M	$68M	$67M	$67M	$72M	$77M	$73M	$62M	$52M	$42M	$39M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$741M	$719M	$696M	$669M	$500M	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$48M	$17M	$16M	$34M	$8M	-$41M	-$178M	$68M	$83M	$76M	$70M	$50M
EBIT	$48M	$17M	$16M	$34M	$8M	-$41M	-$178M	$68M	$83M	$76M	$70M	$50M
EBITDA	$118M	$87M	$84M	$101M	$75M	$31M	-$101M	$138M	$142M	$132M	$112M	$88M
Operating Margin	4.4%	2.3%	2.2%	4.7%	1.2%	-9.0%	-75.1%	8.3%	11.8%	11.8%	12.4%	10.4%
EBITDA Margin	14.8%	11.5%	11.4%	13.9%	11.1%	6.7%	-42.6%	16.8%	20.1%	21.2%	20.5%	18.1%
	—	—	—	$13M	$15M	$19M	$16M	$12M	$13M	$12M	$9M	$9M
	—	$9M	-$10M	$22M	-$2M	-$59M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	-$4M	-$2M	$7M	$7M	-$16M	-$71M	$12M	$13M	$4M	$23M	$16M
	$30M	$13M	-$8M	$15M	-$9M	-$43M	-$125M	$42M	$53M	$64M	$38M	$24M
Net Margin	2.5%	1.7%	-1.1%	2.0%	-1.3%	-9.4%	-52.5%	5.1%	7.6%	9.9%	6.5%	4.8%
	-	-	-	-	-	-	$-7.87	$2.69	$0.00	-	-	$1.72
Diluted EPS	-	-	-	-	-	-	$-7.87	$2.69	$0.00	-	-	$1.72
Weighted Avg Basic	—	31M	32M	32M	31M	31M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	31M	32M	41M	31M	31M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$798M

$758M

$736M

$730M

$677M

$458M

$238M

$821M

$707M

$623M

$544M

$488M

—

$41M

$341M

$342M

$523M

$448M

$390M

Gross Margin

---

28.7%

41.5%

46.8%

46.1%

49.7%

80.0%

—

$70M

$68M

$67M

$72M

$77M

$73M

$62M

$52M

$42M

$39M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$741M

$719M

$696M

$669M

$500M

—

$48M

$17M

$16M

$34M

$8M

-$41M

-$178M

$68M

$83M

$76M

$70M

$50M

EBIT

$48M

$17M

$16M

$34M

$8M

-$41M

-$178M

$68M

$83M

$76M

$70M

$50M

EBITDA

$118M

$87M

$84M

$101M

$75M

$31M

-$101M

$138M

$142M

$132M

$112M

$88M

Operating Margin

4.4%

2.3%

2.2%

4.7%

1.2%

-9.0%

-75.1%

8.3%

11.8%

12.4%

10.4%

EBITDA Margin

14.8%

11.5%

11.4%

13.9%

11.1%

6.7%

-42.6%

16.8%

20.1%

21.2%

20.5%

18.1%

—

$13M

$15M

$19M

$16M

$12M

$13M

$12M

$9M

—

$9M

-$10M

$22M

-$2M

-$59M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

-$4M

-$2M

$7M

-$16M

-$71M

$12M

$13M

$4M

$23M

$16M

$30M

$13M

-$8M

$15M

-$9M

-$43M

-$125M

$42M

$53M

$64M

$38M

$24M

Net Margin

2.5%

1.7%

-1.1%

2.0%

-1.3%

-9.4%

-52.5%

5.1%

7.6%

9.9%

6.5%

4.8%

$-7.87

$2.69

$0.00

$1.72

Diluted EPS

$-7.87

$2.69

$0.00

$1.72

Weighted Avg Basic

—

31M

32M

31M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

31M

32M

41M

31M

—

MARCUS CORP (MCS) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does MARCUS CORP Do?

The Marcus Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates movie theatres, and hotels and resorts in the United States. It operates in two segments, Theatres, and Hotels and Resorts. The Theatres segment operates multiscreen motion picture theatres, as well as Funset Boulevard, a family entertainment center. The Hotels and Resorts segment owns and operates full-service hotels and resorts, as well as manages full-service hotels, resorts, and other properties. The company also provides hospitality management services, including check-in, housekeeping, and maintenance for a vacation ownership development. As of December 30, 2021, it owned or operated 1,064 screens at 85 movie theatre locations in 17 states under the Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern by Marcus, and BistroPlex brands; and operated 8 wholly-owned or majority-owned hotels and resorts, as well as managed 11 hotels, resorts, and other properties for third parties. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. MARCUS CORP (MCS) is classified as a small-cap stock in the Communication Services sector, specifically within the Entertainment industry. The company is led by CEO Gregory S. Marcus and employs approximately 7,500 people, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With a market capitalization of $532M, MCS is one of the notable companies in the Communication Services sector.

MARCUS CORP (MCS) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, MARCUS CORP receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 43.4/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.MCS ranks #1,208 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Communication Services sector, MARCUS CORP ranks #33 of 134 stocks, placing it in the top quartile of its Communication Services peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

MCS Stock Price and 52-Week Range

MARCUS CORP (MCS) currently trades at $19.03. The stock lost $0.19 (1.0%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for MCS is $18.80, which means the stock is currently trading 1.3% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $12.85, putting the stock 48.1% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 145K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is MCS Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

MARCUS CORP (MCS) carries a value factor score of 59/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 19.36x, compared to the Communication Services sector average of 26.08x — a discount of 26%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.27x, versus the sector average of 1.87x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.73x, compared to 0.55x for the average Communication Services stock. On an enterprise value basis, MCS trades at 6.30x EV/EBITDA, versus 4.98x for the sector.

Overall, MCS's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

MARCUS CORP Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

MARCUS CORP (MCS) earns a quality factor score of 39/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. The return on equity (ROE) is 6.6%, compared to the Communication Services sector average of 1.0%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 3.0% versus the sector average of -0.0%.

On a margin basis, MARCUS CORP reports gross margins of 47.8%, compared to 56.4% for the sector. The operating margin is 4.4% (sector: 0.4%). Net profit margin stands at 2.5%, versus -0.9% for the average Communication Services stock. Revenue growth is running at 19.4% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.0% for the sector. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

MCS Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

MARCUS CORP has a debt-to-equity ratio of 35.0%, compared to the Communication Services sector average of 82.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. The current ratio is 0.40x, which may signal near-term liquidity tightness. Total debt on the balance sheet is $159M. Cash and equivalents stand at $7M.

MCS has a beta of 0.60, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for MARCUS CORP is 68/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

MARCUS CORP Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, MARCUS CORP reported revenue of $798M. Net income for the quarter was $30M. Operating income came in at $48M.

In FY 2025, MARCUS CORP reported revenue of $758M. Net income for the quarter was $13M. Revenue grew 3.1% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $17M.

In Q3 2025, MARCUS CORP reported revenue of $210M. Net income for the quarter was $16M. Revenue grew -9.7% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $23M.

In Q2 2025, MARCUS CORP reported revenue of $206M. Net income for the quarter was $7M. Revenue grew 17.0% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $13M.

Over the past 8 quarters, MARCUS CORP has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $176M to $798M. Investors analyzing MCS stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

MCS Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

MARCUS CORP (MCS) currently pays a dividend yield of 1.9%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in MCS stock would generate approximately $$187.00 in annual dividend income.

MCS Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

MARCUS CORP (MCS) has a momentum factor score of 49/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 26/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 12/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

MCS vs Competitors — Communication Services Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Communication Services sector, MARCUS CORP (MCS) ranks #33 out of 134 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places MCS in the top quartile of all Communication Services stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include MILLICOM INTERNATIONAL CELLULAR SA (TIGO) with a score of 61.6/100, TEGNA INC (TGNA) with a score of 49.6/100, VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) with a score of 54.2/100, DELUXE CORP (DLX) with a score of 53.8/100, and NEW YORK TIMES CO (NYT) with a score of 53.2/100.

Comparing MCS against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full MCS vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how MARCUS CORP stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

MCS Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for MARCUS CORP (MCS) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy MCS? — Investment Thesis Summary

MARCUS CORP presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The quality score of 39/100 flags below-average profitability. Low volatility (stability score 68/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, MARCUS CORP (MCS) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 43.4/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on MCS stock.

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