Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 54.5x · EV/EBITDA 11.0x · ROE 2.8%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $696M | $485M | $692M | $602M | $449M | $563M | $418M | $1.0B | $1.1B | $772M | $882M |
| Enterprise Value | $1.0B | $797M | $1.0B | $926M | $835M | $1.1B | $975M | $1.5B | $1.4B | $1.1B | $1.2B |
| P/E Ratio → | 54.51 | 37.83 | — | 40.81 | — | — | — | 24.15 | 20.70 | 11.88 | 23.20 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.92 | 0.64 | 0.94 | 0.83 | 0.66 | 1.23 | 1.76 | 1.24 | 1.56 | 1.24 | 1.62 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.53 | 1.06 | 1.49 | 1.28 | 0.98 | 1.24 | 0.84 | 1.63 | 2.26 | 1.73 | 2.24 |
| P/FCF | 704.13 | 490.53 | 27.98 | 9.43 | 7.96 | 19.30 | — | 13.12 | 14.04 | — | — |
| P/OCF | 8.27 | 5.76 | 6.66 | 5.87 | 4.81 | 12.17 | — | 7.18 | 8.05 | 7.08 | 10.67 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.05 | 1.36 | 1.27 | 1.23 | 2.31 | 4.10 | 1.80 | 1.92 | 1.76 | 2.20 |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.98 | 8.68 | 11.93 | 9.14 | 11.07 | 34.57 | — | 10.54 | 9.36 | 8.45 | 10.51 |
| EV / EBIT | 46.51 | 39.50 | 1315.52 | 26.93 | 62.61 | — | — | 22.35 | 17.01 | 13.64 | 17.14 |
| EV / FCF | — | 806.04 | 40.59 | 14.50 | 14.81 | 36.35 | — | 19.12 | 17.22 | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 38.7% | 38.7% | 39.1% | 39.3% | 38.0% | 40.1% | 28.8% | 44.7% | 48.4% | 50.3% | 52.5% |
| Operating Margin | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 4.7% | 1.2% | -9.0% | -75.1% | 8.3% | 11.8% | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.7% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.0% | -1.8% | -9.4% | -52.5% | 5.1% | 7.6% | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 2.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 3.2% | -2.6% | -9.1% | -22.3% | 7.6% | 11.4% | 15.5% | 10.0% |
| ROA | 1.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.4% | -1.1% | -3.5% | -9.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% |
| ROIC | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.7% | -3.1% | -12.5% | 5.6% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 8.3% |
| ROCE | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 3.8% | 0.9% | -4.1% | -16.1% | 6.7% | 9.8% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.76 | 0.80 | 0.89 | 1.14 | 1.13 | 0.78 | 0.54 | 0.76 | 0.80 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.65 | 3.65 | 4.19 | 3.74 | 5.41 | 16.79 | — | 3.45 | 1.84 | 2.61 | 2.78 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.68 | 0.67 | 0.69 | 0.84 | 1.10 | 1.12 | 0.75 | 0.51 | 0.72 | 0.80 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.40 | 3.40 | 3.71 | 3.20 | 5.12 | 16.22 | — | 3.31 | 1.72 | 2.48 | 2.75 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 315.50 | 12.61 | 5.07 | 6.85 | 17.05 | — | 6.00 | 3.17 | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 1.76 | 1.76 | 0.07 | 2.70 | 0.87 | -2.15 | -11.03 | 5.62 | 6.09 | 6.63 | 7.60 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.57 | 0.67 | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.31 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.21 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.53 | 0.63 | 0.37 | 0.45 | 0.30 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.19 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.28 | 0.37 | 0.16 | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.13 | 0.02 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.75 | 0.70 | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.39 | 0.19 | 0.60 | 0.71 | 0.61 | 0.60 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | 64.29 | 74.91 | 74.18 | 55.87 | 49.31 | 80.07 | 88.26 | 83.84 | 65.11 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 9.18 | 10.65 | 9.86 | 11.56 | 44.34 | 0.62 | 13.10 | 13.26 | 15.96 | 9.91 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% | — | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Payout Ratio | 72.2% | 72.2% | — | 50.4% | — | — | — | 46.0% | 30.7% | 20.8% | 31.8% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 1.8% | 2.6% | — | 2.5% | — | — | — | 4.1% | 4.8% | 8.4% | 4.3% |
| FCF Yield | 0.1% | 0.2% | 3.6% | 10.6% | 12.6% | 5.2% | — | 7.6% | 7.1% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.0% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $31M | $32M | $41M | $31M | $31M | $31M | $31M | $29M | $28M | $28M |
High Operating Leverage Sensitivity
As reported in recent financial statements, MCS trades at a P/E of 59.85, which appears elevated relative to historical norms and suggests that the market may be mispricing the company as a pure-play cinema operator rather than a diversified real estate holding firm with significant underlying asset value.
The current valuation multiples likely reflect a blend of cinema recovery volatility and the more stable, asset-backed nature of the hospitality portfolio. Investors should monitor whether the market continues to apply a conglomerate discount, as the intrinsic value of owned land and buildings in prime Midwestern locations may provide a valuation floor not captured by standard EBITDA-based metrics.
Based on reported figures, ROIC has fluctuated significantly, reaching a low of -1.9% in 2025Q1 and a peak of 3.1% in 2024Q3, indicating that the company is struggling to consistently compound returns on its capital-intensive theatre and hotel real estate portfolio across varying economic cycles.
The volatility in ROIC suggests that the company's ability to generate returns is highly sensitive to external factors like film release schedules and regional tourism. This trend warrants further investigation into whether the current capital allocation strategy is effectively balancing the maintenance of physical assets with the need for higher-margin growth initiatives.
According to quarterly data, the company's asset turnover has remained low, hovering between 0.13 and 0.22 over the last ten quarters, which reflects the heavy reliance on physical real estate assets that require significant capital investment to maintain and operate effectively within the competitive entertainment landscape.
The erratic nature of the cash conversion cycle, as evidenced by swings in payables and inventory management, suggests that operational efficiency is frequently disrupted by seasonal demand shifts. Investors should monitor whether management can optimize these working capital components to improve cash flow stability during periods of lower consumer discretionary spending.
As reported in recent SEC filings, the current ratio has deteriorated to a precarious 0.11 in 2026Q1, indicating that the firm maintains a minimal cash buffer relative to its immediate short-term obligations and ongoing operational requirements in the current high-cost environment.
This liquidity position appears vulnerable, particularly given the company's high fixed-cost structure and sensitivity to regional economic conditions. While the debt-to-equity ratio has improved, the lack of a substantial current asset cushion suggests that the company may have limited flexibility to absorb prolonged operational shocks without external financing or asset monetization.
Based on an analysis of the company's business model, the EV/EBITDA ratio is the most commonly misapplied metric, as it fails to account for the significant depreciation and amortization expenses associated with the company's owned real estate portfolio, thereby obscuring the true cash-generating capacity of the business.
Investors should instead focus on metrics that adjust for the capital-intensive nature of the company's real estate holdings, such as free cash flow or adjusted EBITDA that accounts for maintenance capital expenditures. Relying solely on standard EBITDA multiples may lead to an inaccurate assessment of the company's financial health and its ability to sustain operations through industry downturns.
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The Marcus Corporation's current P/E ratio is 54.5x. The historical average is 20.7x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
The Marcus Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 11.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.3x.
The Marcus Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 2.8%. The historical average is 5.7%.
Based on historical data, The Marcus Corporation is trading at a P/E of 54.5x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
The Marcus Corporation's current dividend yield is 1.31% with a payout ratio of 72.2%.
The Marcus Corporation has 38.7% gross margin and 2.9% operating margin.
The Marcus Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.7x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.