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The Marcus Corporation: Still Worth The Ticket (NYSE:MCS)Seeking Alpha report covering Marcus Corporation (MCS) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why MCS Stock advanced +0.49% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$26.68 +0.49% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $26.65
Marcus Corporation (MCS) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 43/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE D- • SELL / AVOID
Cap $825.5M
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Is MCS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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As of 2026-11-03, Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 43/100 at a spot price of $26.68 (+0.49% 1D, market cap $825.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, MCS ranks #83 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does MCS compare to FUBO and ANGX in the Communication Services sector?
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Within the Communication Services sector (Movies/Entertainment), MCS carries a Roarable D- (43/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 68.2x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 2.3%. By comparison, FUBO (FuboTV Inc. (Class A)) holds a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $832.1M) and ANGX (Angel Studios Inc. (Class A)) posts a E grade (20/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $668.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, MCS leads on earnings multiple (68.2x) while MCS leads on capital efficiency (2.3% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for MCS?
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Per MCS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000062234), Marcus Corporation generated $758.5M in revenue (+3.1% YoY), $12.7M in net income, and $989.0K in free cash flow against $1.01B in total assets and $159.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $26.65 (-0.10%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+1.92% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 5/20 (E) • 0.1% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (43/100 · D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-6.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk C-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-6.7% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for MCS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (43/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY MCS SCORES 43/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (30% of score)
Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+11/20 pts (26% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 69% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 41.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)
Dilution Drag (+1.92% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 15 pts from alignment
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C-$28.32+1.1% Next Q
51
Q2 (-2Q)Grade D$28.64-1.3% Next Q
48
Q3 (-1Q)Grade D$28.26-5.6% Next Q
46
CurrentGrade D-$26.68-6.7% Hist 90D α
43
Trajectory: C- (51) → D- (43)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a MCS Turnaround Squeeze
While MCS currently carries a cautious 43/100 (D-) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($27.87) and Max Pain ($28.01) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $34.04.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.92% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Contract: “MCS Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why MCS Stock advanced +0.49% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Marcus Corporation (MCS) advanced +0.49% to $26.68, trading at 69% of its 52-week range ($14.11 – $32.42). Stretched risk/reward at 68x P/E (2% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 69% of its 52-week range ($14.11 – $32.42) with RSI-14 at 41.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.3% around $26.68 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D- (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $989000 annual free cash flow.
Live MCS Headlines & Catalysts
MARKET WIRETradingView • 1d ago
CNK vs. MCS: Which Theater Stock Is the Better Buy Today?TradingView report covering Marcus Corporation (MCS) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTStock Titan • 1d ago
Movie theaters and hotels both set third-quarter revenue records.Stock Titan report covering Marcus Corporation (MCS) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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MCS|Marcus Corp|Price:28.070|Chg%:-0.150TradingKey report covering Marcus Corporation (MCS) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREMarketBeat • 1d ago
Marcus Corporation (The) (NYSE:MCS) Stock Rated "Moderate Buy" by Wall Street BrokeragesMarketBeat report covering Marcus Corporation (MCS) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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Marcus Corporation (MCS) Ticks Higher as Shares Hold Above $28 - Blue Chip Entry Pointshttps://www.siam.in/ report covering Marcus Corporation (MCS) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTad-hoc-news.de • 1d ago
B. Riley raises target to USD 30.00 for The Marcus Corporation stockad-hoc-news.de report covering Marcus Corporation (MCS) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREMarketBeat • 1d ago
Range Financial Group LLC Buys New Position in Marcus Corporation (The) $MCSMarketBeat report covering Marcus Corporation (MCS) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo • 4d ago
What Marcus (MCS) Said on Its Q3 Earnings CallMarcus (NYSE:MCS) reported record third-quarter revenue for fiscal 2026, supported by a strong summer film slate and continued leisure travel demand. The company said both its theatre and hotels divisions posted their hi
MARKET WIREYahoo • 4d ago
The Marcus Corporation Q3 2026 Earnings Call SummaryMoby summary of The Marcus Corporation's Q3 2026 earnings call
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MCS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +55.57%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $28.07H $28.07L $26.55C $26.68VOL 303.6K
RES: $28.95SUP: $26.43SMA50: $27.87SMA200: $22.10
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MCS Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
45.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +3.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (MCS)
Communication Services Rank #83 of 132
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1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (MCS vs. FUBO, ANGX, STRZ, AMC)
Industry: Movies/Entertainment (14 Tracked Issuers)Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Marcus Corporation (MCS) ranks #83 by composite RQD confidence (43/100, grade D-) and #69 by equity capitalization ($825.5M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MCS leads on earnings valuation at 68.2x trailing P/E, while MCS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 2.3% ROIC and — gross margin. STRZ currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 53/100 (D+) compared with MCS at 43/100 (D-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Marcus Corporation | D- | 43/100 | 68.2x | — | 2.3% | +0.49% | $825.5M | Benchmark Subject |
| FUBO FuboTV Inc. (Class A) | D | 45/100 | — | — | — | -0.13% | $832.1M | /fubo-vs-mcs → |
| ANGX Angel Studios Inc. (Class A) | E | 20/100 | — | 61.2% | -35.0% | -3.35% | $668.6M | /angx-vs-mcs → |
| STRZ Starz Entertainment Corp. | D+ | 53/100 | — | — | — | 0.00% | $381.2M | /strz-vs-mcs → |
| AMC AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. | D | 45/100 | — | — | -0.8% | +4.25% | $2.73B | /amc-vs-mcs → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000062234 ↗In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Marcus Corporation (MCS) reported GAAP revenue of $758.5M (+3.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $735.6M , and +4.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $12.7M, operating cash flow of $84.2M, and free cash flow of $989.0K (-96.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, MCS closed FY2025 with $1.01B in total assets against $159.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $758.5M | $12.7M | $84.2M | $989.0K | $1.01B | $159.0M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-26 | $735.6M | -$7.8M | $103.9M | $24.7M | $1.04B | $149.0M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-28 | $729.6M | $14.8M | $102.6M | $102.6M | — | — |
3. MCS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs MCS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 43/100 at a spot price of $26.68 (+0.49% 1D, market cap $825.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, MCS ranks #83 in composite RQD confidence.
How does MCS compare to FUBO and ANGX in the Communication Services sector?
Within the Communication Services sector (Movies/Entertainment), MCS carries a Roarable D- (43/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 68.2x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 2.3%. By comparison, FUBO (FuboTV Inc. (Class A)) holds a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $832.1M) and ANGX (Angel Studios Inc. (Class A)) posts a E grade (20/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $668.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, MCS leads on earnings multiple (68.2x) while MCS leads on capital efficiency (2.3% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for MCS?
Per MCS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000062234), Marcus Corporation generated $758.5M in revenue (+3.1% YoY), $12.7M in net income, and $989.0K in free cash flow against $1.01B in total assets and $159.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is MCS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
MCS last traded at $26.68 (+0.49% on volume of 249,000 shares), positioning the stock -4.27% below its 50-day simple moving average ($27.87) and +20.72% above its 200-day simple moving average ($22.10). Across its 52-week range of $14.11 to $32.42, MCS sits at the 68.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 41.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.3% ($25.00 to $28.36).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 43/100 (D-)
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MCS — Marcus Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31
1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Marcus Corporation (MCS) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 43/100, corresponding to a D- letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $26.68 (+0.49% 1D, market capitalization $825.5M).
- Fundamental Cash Engine (5/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 2.3%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 2.2%, and free cash flow yield of 0.11%.
- Whale 13F & Options Flow (9/20) + Insider Conviction (5/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
- Macro Regime Fit (11/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.35x.
2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory
Marcus Corporation (MCS) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Communication Services sector, Movies/Entertainment industry..9B. Revenue for FY 2025 was $758.5M. — for specific product lines, customer segments, or revenue-generation detail beyond the sector and industry classification.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Marcus Corporation (MCS) reported $758.5M in annual revenue (up from $735.6M in FY2024, +3.1% YoY) and $12.7M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($729.6M revenue, $14.8M net income) through FY2025, MCS scaled operating cash flow to $84.2M and free cash flow to $989.0K, backed by $1.01B in total assets against $159.0M in total debt.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D- • RQD 43/100): Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of 0.11% and institutional whale pillar of 9/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 5/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 9/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $14.11 – $32.42 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh 68.2x trailing P/E and 11.4x EV/EBITDA against 2.2% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks are therefore — The only sector-level context provided is the classification as Communication Services / Movies/Entertainment.
- Key Question #1: Can MCS sustain or expand its 2.2% operating margin and 2.3% ROIC against Movies/Entertainment peers over the next 4 quarters?
- Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $758.5M and free cash flow of $989.0K, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $159.0M in total debt?
- Key Question #3: How sensitive is MCS's 63.4x forward P/E multiple to Communication Services capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?
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The Marcus Corporation: Still Worth The Ticket (NYSE:MCS) Seeking Alpha report covering Marcus Corporation (MCS) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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CNK vs. MCS: Which Theater Stock Is the Better Buy Today? TradingView report covering Marcus Corporation (MCS) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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Movie theaters and hotels both set third-quarter revenue records. Stock Titan report covering Marcus Corporation (MCS) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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Marcus Corporation (MCS) Ticks Higher as Shares Hold Above $28 - Blue Chip Entry Points https://www.siam.in/ report covering Marcus Corporation (MCS) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST ad-hoc-news.de • 1d ago
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MCS Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $26.68?
🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON MCS 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION
SI SiliconVal_Bull RQD DEBATE OPENER • Growth & Tech Investor 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $30.53 (+15.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate The forensic balance sheet pillar scores 13 of 20 with a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 and Debt/Equity of 0.35, and the news wire flags a th
The forensic balance sheet pillar scores 13 of 20 with a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 and Debt/Equity of 0.35, and the news wire flags a third-quarter revenue record for theaters and hotels.. When you look under the hood at MCS, Fundamental Cash Engine is 5/20 with 0.0% gross margins and 2.3% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (9/20) has been quietly accumulating below $32.42. My 12M target is $30.53.
VolSurface_Trader 🐂 BULL
@SkepticalCFA Shorting a 9/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $26.55 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Communication Services.
SK SkepticalCFA RQD DEBATE OPENER • Fundamental Contrarian 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $20.97 (-21.0%)
Spot @ $26.55 The fundamental cash engine scores only 5 of 20 with ROIC of 2.3% and FCF yield of 0.11%, while the stock trades at a trailing P/E of 6
Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on MCS: The fundamental cash engine scores only 5 of 20 with ROIC of 2.3% and FCF yield of 0.11%, while the stock trades at a trailing P/E of 68.2 and insider conviction scores 5 of 20.. At 68.2x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Movies/Entertainment triggers a 12-15% air pocket.