Marcus (MCS)
Market Price (12/14/2025): $16.1 | Market Cap: $500.0 MilSector: Communication Services | Industry: Movies & Entertainment
Marcus (MCS)
Market Price (12/14/2025): $16.1Market Cap: $500.0 MilSector: Communication ServicesIndustry: Movies & Entertainment
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -29%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -67% | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 70% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 37% | Weak revenue growthRev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -9.7% | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization. Themes include Out-of-Home Entertainment, and Premium Hospitality. |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 37% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization. Themes include Out-of-Home Entertainment, and Premium Hospitality. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -29%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -67% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 70% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -9.7% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
MCS Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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The Marcus Corporation (MCS) experienced a 5% stock movement within the approximate period from August 31, 2025, to December 14, 2025, influenced by a combination of financial results, analyst actions, and corporate strategies.
1. Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Earnings Miss: The company reported its fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 earnings on February 27, 2025, with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.03, falling short of the consensus estimate of $0.06. This earnings miss led to a 9.1% decline in Marcus Corporation's shares following the release.
2. Strong Revenue Growth in Q4 Fiscal 2024: Despite the EPS miss, Marcus Corporation's revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 reached $188.3 million, exceeding analyst projections of $176.17 million. This represented a 16.6% increase compared to the same period in the prior year. The mixed results, combining an earnings shortfall with robust revenue growth, contributed to stock volatility.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| MCS Return | -57% | 32% | -19% | 3% | 50% | -24% | -46% |
| Peers Return | � | 37% | -38% | 52% | 47% | 42% | � |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 111% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| MCS Win Rate | 42% | 67% | 33% | 58% | 58% | 33% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 75% | 60% | 40% | 53% | 65% | 67% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| MCS Max Drawdown | -78% | -5% | -24% | -2% | -31% | -38% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | � | -3% | -43% | -8% | -12% | -25% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: ALLY, SOFI, COF, SYF, AXP.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/12/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | MCS | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -42.9% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 75.3% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -79.0% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 375.4% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -30.3% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 43.6% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 168 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -74.1% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 285.5% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 2793 days | 1480 days |
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In The Past
Marcus's stock fell -42.9% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/15/2021. A -42.9% loss requires a 75.3% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | PINS | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.5% | -0.5% | -0.5% | |
| 11212025 | TMUS | T-Mobile US | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -6.4% | -6.4% | -6.4% |
| 11212025 | Z | Zillow | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 5.0% | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| 11072025 | IRDM | Iridium Communications | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 11.6% | 11.6% | -5.6% |
| 10032025 | TTD | Trade Desk | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -28.9% | -28.9% | -28.9% |
| 10312018 | MCS | Marcus | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | -3.5% | -5.9% | -16.9% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | PINS | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.5% | -0.5% | -0.5% | |
| 11212025 | TMUS | T-Mobile US | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -6.4% | -6.4% | -6.4% |
| 11212025 | Z | Zillow | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 5.0% | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| 11072025 | IRDM | Iridium Communications | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 11.6% | 11.6% | -5.6% |
| 10032025 | TTD | Trade Desk | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -28.9% | -28.9% | -28.9% |
| 10312018 | MCS | Marcus | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | -3.5% | -5.9% | -16.9% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 64.70 |
| Mkt Cap | 31.4 |
| Rev LTM | 11,818 |
| Op Inc LTM | 18 |
| FCF LTM | 4,876 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 5,123 |
| CFO LTM | 6,895 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 6,839 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 7.7% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 10.8% |
| Rev Chg Q | 7.0% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.7% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 2.4% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 3.2% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -1.2% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 38.2% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 39.4% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 13.6% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 18.6% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 31.4 |
| P/S | 2.3 |
| P/EBIT | 29.6 |
| P/E | 35.1 |
| P/CFO | 4.2 |
| Total Yield | 4.0% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 11.6% |
| D/E | 0.5 |
| Net D/E | -0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 7.3% |
| 3M Rtn | 7.3% |
| 6M Rtn | 30.5% |
| 12M Rtn | 27.0% |
| 3Y Rtn | 158.5% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 5.2% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 2.4% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 16.3% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 15.0% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 85.1% |
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theatres | 458 | 408 | 271 | 133 | 557 |
| Hotels/Resorts | 271 | 269 | 187 | 105 | 263 |
| Corporate Items | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 730 | 677 | 458 | 238 | 821 |
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theatres | 36 | 8 | -28 | -121 | 77 |
| Hotels/Resorts | 18 | 19 | 6 | -44 | 10 |
| Corporate Items | -20 | -19 | -20 | -13 | -19 |
| Total | 34 | 8 | -41 | -178 | 68 |
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theatres | 696 | 751 | 821 | 872 | 953 |
| Hotels/Resorts | 281 | 278 | 306 | 309 | 337 |
| Corporate Items | 88 | 36 | 62 | 73 | 69 |
| Total | 1,065 | 1,065 | 1,188 | 1,254 | 1,359 |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 10/31/2025 | 8.8% | 14.1% | 17.5% |
| 8/1/2025 | -9.2% | -7.8% | -5.2% |
| 2/27/2025 | -11.2% | -18.8% | -17.8% |
| 10/31/2024 | 9.9% | 30.4% | 32.3% |
| 8/1/2024 | 0.4% | -0.1% | 12.6% |
| 2/29/2024 | -0.8% | -3.0% | -3.1% |
| 11/1/2023 | -1.5% | -1.7% | -10.1% |
| 8/2/2023 | 2.1% | 4.6% | -0.9% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 10 | 9 | 7 |
| # Negative | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| Median Positive | 3.0% | 8.3% | 17.5% |
| Median Negative | -3.0% | -2.5% | -3.4% |
| Max Positive | 9.9% | 40.7% | 71.0% |
| Max Negative | -11.2% | -18.8% | -65.2% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 10312025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8012025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5072025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2282025 | 10-K 12/26/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10312024 | 10-Q 9/26/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8012024 | 10-Q 6/27/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5022024 | 10-Q 3/28/2024 |
| 12312023 | 3012024 | 10-K 12/28/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11022023 | 10-Q 9/28/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8032023 | 10-Q 6/29/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5042023 | 10-Q 3/30/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3022023 | 10-K 12/29/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11032022 | 10-Q 9/29/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8052022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5062022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3032022 | 10-K 12/30/2021 |
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