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

Should you buy Marcus stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Marcus with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Marcus include STUB (STUB), Atlanta Braves (BATRA), Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE), IMAX (IMAX), and Atlanta Braves (BATRK). These companies are all part of the "movies & entertainment" industry.

How does Marcus compare to STUB?

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

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

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
STUBN/A N/A N/A
Marcus 2.87%2.67%1.20%

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

Marcus has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
STUB$1.75B1.94-$1.91B-$0.60N/A
Marcus$789.80M1.18$12.69M$0.7142.89

In the previous week, Marcus had 14 more articles in the media than STUB. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Marcus and 2 mentions for STUB. STUB's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Marcus' score of 0.61 indicating that STUB is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

STUB presently has a consensus target price of $11.50, indicating a potential upside of 27.57%. Marcus has a consensus target price of $32.25, indicating a potential upside of 5.90%. Given STUB's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe STUB is more favorable than Marcus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
STUB
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Marcus
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Summary

Marcus beats STUB on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marcus compare to Atlanta Braves?

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

Atlanta Braves has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Marcus has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

Marcus has a net margin of 2.87% compared to Atlanta Braves' net margin of -8.56%. Marcus' return on equity of 2.67% beat Atlanta Braves' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Atlanta Braves-8.56% -7.38% -2.44%
Marcus 2.87%2.67%1.20%

Marcus has a consensus target price of $32.25, suggesting a potential upside of 5.90%. Given Marcus' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Marcus is more favorable than Atlanta Braves.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Atlanta Braves
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Marcus
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

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
Atlanta Braves$732.49M4.59-$23.37M-$0.36N/A
Marcus$789.80M1.18$12.69M$0.7142.89

12.3% of Atlanta Braves shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of Marcus shares are held by institutional investors. 5.4% of Atlanta Braves shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.5% of Marcus shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Marcus had 11 more articles in the media than Atlanta Braves. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Marcus and 5 mentions for Atlanta Braves. Marcus' average media sentiment score of 0.61 beat Atlanta Braves' score of 0.02 indicating that Marcus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Summary

Marcus beats Atlanta Braves on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marcus compare to Madison Square Garden Entertainment?

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

Madison Square Garden Entertainment has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Marcus has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment has a net margin of 4.81% compared to Marcus' net margin of 2.87%. Madison Square Garden Entertainment's return on equity of 4,795.27% beat Marcus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Madison Square Garden Entertainment4.81% 4,795.27% 3.31%
Marcus 2.87%2.67%1.20%

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
Madison Square Garden Entertainment$942.73M3.28$37.43M$1.0274.94
Marcus$789.80M1.18$12.69M$0.7142.89

Madison Square Garden Entertainment currently has a consensus price target of $79.83, indicating a potential upside of 4.44%. Marcus has a consensus price target of $32.25, indicating a potential upside of 5.90%. Given Marcus' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Marcus is more favorable than Madison Square Garden Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Madison Square Garden Entertainment
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Marcus
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

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

In the previous week, Marcus had 5 more articles in the media than Madison Square Garden Entertainment. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Marcus and 11 mentions for Madison Square Garden Entertainment. Madison Square Garden Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Marcus' score of 0.61 indicating that Madison Square Garden Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Summary

Madison Square Garden Entertainment beats Marcus on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marcus compare to IMAX?

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

IMAX currently has a consensus target price of $50.36, suggesting a potential upside of 3.86%. Marcus has a consensus target price of $32.25, suggesting a potential upside of 5.90%. Given Marcus' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Marcus is more favorable than IMAX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IMAX
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77
Marcus
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

IMAX has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
IMAX$410.21M6.48$34.88M$0.7267.35
Marcus$789.80M1.18$12.69M$0.7142.89

In the previous week, IMAX had 12 more articles in the media than Marcus. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for IMAX and 16 mentions for Marcus. Marcus' average media sentiment score of 0.61 beat IMAX's score of 0.41 indicating that Marcus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
IMAX
8 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Marcus
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

93.5% of IMAX shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of Marcus shares are held by institutional investors. 20.6% of IMAX shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.5% of Marcus shares are held by company 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.

IMAX has a beta of 0.38, suggesting that its share price is 62% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Marcus has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

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
IMAX9.84% 15.47% 7.49%
Marcus 2.87%2.67%1.20%

Summary

IMAX beats Marcus on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marcus compare to Atlanta Braves?

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

64.9% of Atlanta Braves shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of Marcus shares are held by institutional investors. 11.4% of Atlanta Braves shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.5% of Marcus shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Marcus had 8 more articles in the media than Atlanta Braves. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Marcus and 8 mentions for Atlanta Braves. Atlanta Braves' average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Marcus' score of 0.61 indicating that Atlanta Braves is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

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
Atlanta Braves$732.49M3.62-$19.03M-$0.36N/A
Marcus$789.80M1.18$12.69M$0.7142.89

Atlanta Braves currently has a consensus target price of $63.50, suggesting a potential upside of 26.73%. Marcus has a consensus target price of $32.25, suggesting a potential upside of 5.90%. Given Atlanta Braves' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Atlanta Braves is more favorable than Marcus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Atlanta Braves
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Marcus
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Atlanta Braves has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Marcus has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

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
Atlanta BravesN/A N/A N/A
Marcus 2.87%2.67%1.20%

Summary

Marcus beats Atlanta Braves on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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MCS vs. The Competition

MetricMarcusEntertainment IndustryCommunication Services SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$935.76M$10.65B$33.17B$24.08B
Dividend Yield1.03%3.95%5.34%3.70%
P/E Ratio42.8910.3117.4130.37
Price / Sales1.18109.0463.4813.03
Price / Cash13.0225.6819.9333.22
Price / Book2.057.3611.016.88
Net Income$12.69M$80.58M$1.09B$1.06B
7 Day Performance5.17%1.01%2.46%2.89%
1 Month Performance38.92%0.04%0.47%2.54%
1 Year Performance101.41%-3.89%6.06%20.36%

Marcus Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MCS
Marcus
4.3114 of 5 stars
$30.45
-0.6%
$32.25
+5.9%
+105.6%$935.76M$789.80M42.898,390
STUB
STUB
4.2887 of 5 stars
$9.19
+2.3%
$11.50
+25.2%
N/A$3.46B$1.75BN/AN/A
BATRA
Atlanta Braves
0.5138 of 5 stars
$54.67
+0.4%
N/A+11.1%$3.44B$732.49MN/A1,610
MSGE
Madison Square Garden Entertainment
3.638 of 5 stars
$78.09
+1.4%
$79.83
+2.2%
+99.9%$3.16B$942.73M76.606,600
IMAX
IMAX
2.3091 of 5 stars
$50.66
-0.7%
$50.36
-0.6%
+102.0%$2.77B$410.21M70.26780

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