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MCS vs. MSGE, IMAX, BATRK, AMC, and STUB

Should you buy Marcus stock or one of its competitors? Marcus's main competitors and comparable companies include Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE), IMAX (IMAX), Atlanta Braves (BATRK), AMC Entertainment (AMC), and STUB (STUB). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "movies & entertainment" industry.

How does Marcus compare to Madison Square Garden Entertainment?

Marcus (NYSE:MCS) and Madison Square Garden Entertainment (NYSE:MSGE) are both communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, media sentiment, dividends and profitability.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment has a net margin of 6.24% compared to Marcus' net margin of 2.87%. Madison Square Garden Entertainment's return on equity of 480.83% beat Marcus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Marcus2.87% 2.67% 1.20%
Madison Square Garden Entertainment 6.24%480.83%4.16%

Madison Square Garden Entertainment has higher revenue and earnings than Marcus. Marcus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Madison Square Garden Entertainment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Marcus$758.46M1.15$12.69M$0.7139.84
Madison Square Garden Entertainment$1.06B3.06$66.19M$1.3858.17

Marcus has a beta of 0.58, suggesting that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Madison Square Garden Entertainment has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

Marcus currently has a consensus target price of $32.25, suggesting a potential upside of 14.01%. Madison Square Garden Entertainment has a consensus target price of $91.63, suggesting a potential upside of 14.14%. Given Madison Square Garden Entertainment's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Madison Square Garden Entertainment is more favorable than Marcus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Marcus
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Madison Square Garden Entertainment
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55

81.6% of Marcus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.9% of Madison Square Garden Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.5% of Marcus shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.4% of Madison Square Garden Entertainment shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Marcus had 1 more articles in the media than Madison Square Garden Entertainment. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Marcus and 2 mentions for Madison Square Garden Entertainment. Madison Square Garden Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Marcus' score of 0.25 indicating that Madison Square Garden Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Marcus
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Madison Square Garden Entertainment
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Madison Square Garden Entertainment beats Marcus on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marcus compare to IMAX?

Marcus (NYSE:MCS) and IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

IMAX has a net margin of 9.84% compared to Marcus' net margin of 2.87%. IMAX's return on equity of 15.47% beat Marcus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Marcus2.87% 2.67% 1.20%
IMAX 9.84%15.47%7.49%

Marcus currently has a consensus price target of $32.25, suggesting a potential upside of 14.01%. IMAX has a consensus price target of $56.15, suggesting a potential upside of 8.78%. Given Marcus' higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Marcus is more favorable than IMAX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Marcus
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
IMAX
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

In the previous week, IMAX had 14 more articles in the media than Marcus. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for IMAX and 3 mentions for Marcus. IMAX's average media sentiment score of 0.32 beat Marcus' score of 0.25 indicating that IMAX is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Marcus
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
IMAX
1 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

81.6% of Marcus shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.5% of IMAX shares are held by institutional investors. 16.5% of Marcus shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 20.6% of IMAX shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Marcus has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IMAX has a beta of 0.49, meaning that its share price is 51% less volatile than the broader market.

IMAX has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Marcus. Marcus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IMAX, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Marcus$758.46M1.15$12.69M$0.7139.84
IMAX$410.21M6.90$34.88M$0.7271.70

Summary

IMAX beats Marcus on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marcus compare to Atlanta Braves?

Marcus (NYSE:MCS) and Atlanta Braves (NASDAQ:BATRK) are both communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership and earnings.

Marcus has a net margin of 2.87% compared to Atlanta Braves' net margin of 0.00%. Marcus' return on equity of 2.67% beat Atlanta Braves' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Marcus2.87% 2.67% 1.20%
Atlanta Braves N/A N/A N/A

81.6% of Marcus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.9% of Atlanta Braves shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.5% of Marcus shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Marcus has higher revenue and earnings than Atlanta Braves. Atlanta Braves is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marcus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Marcus$758.46M1.15$12.69M$0.7139.84
Atlanta Braves$732.49M3.79-$53.40M-$1.01N/A

In the previous week, Marcus and Marcus both had 3 articles in the media. Atlanta Braves' average media sentiment score of 1.51 beat Marcus' score of 0.25 indicating that Atlanta Braves is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Marcus
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Atlanta Braves
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Marcus currently has a consensus price target of $32.25, indicating a potential upside of 14.01%. Atlanta Braves has a consensus price target of $63.50, indicating a potential upside of 20.95%. Given Atlanta Braves' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Atlanta Braves is more favorable than Marcus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Marcus
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Atlanta Braves
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Marcus has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Atlanta Braves has a beta of 0.65, meaning that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Marcus beats Atlanta Braves on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marcus compare to AMC Entertainment?

Marcus (NYSE:MCS) and AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) are both communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings and profitability.

Marcus has higher earnings, but lower revenue than AMC Entertainment. AMC Entertainment is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marcus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Marcus$758.46M1.15$12.69M$0.7139.84
AMC Entertainment$4.85B0.56-$632.40M-$1.07N/A

In the previous week, AMC Entertainment had 11 more articles in the media than Marcus. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for AMC Entertainment and 3 mentions for Marcus. AMC Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Marcus' score of 0.25 indicating that AMC Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Marcus
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
AMC Entertainment
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Marcus has a net margin of 2.87% compared to AMC Entertainment's net margin of -10.59%. Marcus' return on equity of 2.67% beat AMC Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Marcus2.87% 2.67% 1.20%
AMC Entertainment -10.59%N/A -3.71%

Marcus has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AMC Entertainment has a beta of 1.97, meaning that its stock price is 97% more volatile than the broader market.

Marcus presently has a consensus price target of $32.25, suggesting a potential upside of 14.01%. AMC Entertainment has a consensus price target of $2.67, suggesting a potential downside of 11.98%. Given Marcus' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Marcus is more favorable than AMC Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Marcus
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
AMC Entertainment
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30

81.6% of Marcus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.8% of AMC Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.5% of Marcus shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of AMC Entertainment shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Marcus beats AMC Entertainment on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marcus compare to STUB?

Marcus (NYSE:MCS) and STUB (NYSE:STUB) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

Marcus has higher earnings, but lower revenue than STUB. STUB is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marcus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Marcus$758.46M1.15$12.69M$0.7139.84
STUB$1.75B1.29-$1.91B-$5.74N/A

Marcus has a net margin of 2.87% compared to STUB's net margin of -93.54%. Marcus' return on equity of 2.67% beat STUB's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Marcus2.87% 2.67% 1.20%
STUB -93.54%-9.50%-2.67%

Marcus presently has a consensus price target of $32.25, indicating a potential upside of 14.01%. STUB has a consensus price target of $10.17, indicating a potential upside of 73.05%. Given STUB's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe STUB is more favorable than Marcus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Marcus
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
STUB
2 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29

In the previous week, STUB had 1 more articles in the media than Marcus. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for STUB and 3 mentions for Marcus. Marcus' average media sentiment score of 0.25 beat STUB's score of 0.07 indicating that Marcus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Marcus
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
STUB
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

81.6% of Marcus shares are held by institutional investors. 16.5% of Marcus shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 31.0% of STUB shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Marcus beats STUB on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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MCS vs. The Competition

MetricMarcusEntertainment IndustryCommunication Services SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$864.20M$9.70B$34.21B$22.96B
Dividend Yield1.31%3.84%5.56%3.72%
P/E Ratio39.4827.4620.4328.29
Price / Sales1.14114.3366.3120.85
Price / Cash11.6235.6320.4337.05
Price / Book1.886.9512.434.68
Net Income$12.69M$63.27M$1.11B$1.07B
7 Day Performance5.08%-2.10%-0.58%-0.49%
1 Month Performance1.47%-4.15%-4.39%-4.13%
1 Year Performance104.93%-11.16%-7.90%5.68%

Marcus Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MCS
Marcus
3.5087 of 5 stars
$28.03
-1.0%
$32.25
+15.1%
+115.8%$864.20M$758.46M39.488,390
MSGE
Madison Square Garden Entertainment
3.233 of 5 stars
$80.10
+0.1%
$91.63
+14.4%
+84.9%$3.24B$1.06B58.056,260
IMAX
IMAX
2.5568 of 5 stars
$50.62
-3.7%
$55.17
+9.0%
+65.6%$2.77B$416.08M70.16679
BATRK
Atlanta Braves
2.1604 of 5 stars
$52.29
+0.2%
$63.50
+21.4%
+30.4%$2.76B$749.97MN/A1,610
AMC
AMC Entertainment
1.4166 of 5 stars
$2.91
+4.1%
$2.67
-8.0%
+5.9%$2.58B$4.85BN/A33,311

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