Start with its own history
At 332.88×, MCS is 1248.9% above its 6-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · MCSEntertainmentUpdated Nov 2, 2026
The Marcus Corporation P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
332.88×
1248.9% abovethe 6-observation annual average
Share price26.63
÷Earnings per share0.08
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 332.88 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 24.68×
3-year average34.54×2 positive annual observations
5-year average34.54×2 positive annual observations
10-year average24.68×6 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM24.89×3 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 37.83× | N/M |
| Dec 26, 2024 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 28, 2023 | 31.26× | N/M |
| Dec 29, 2022 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 30, 2021 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2020 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 26, 2019 | 23.80× | +16.2% |
| Dec 27, 2018 | 20.48× | +75.5% |
View all 25 annual observations +
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2017 | 11.67× | -49.3% |
| Dec 29, 2016 | 23.03× | +5.6% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 21.80× | -3.4% |
| May 28, 2015 | 22.56× | +22.7% |
| May 29, 2014 | 18.39× | -11.1% |
| May 30, 2013 | 20.69× | +22.6% |
| May 31, 2012 | 16.87× | -26.1% |
| May 26, 2011 | 22.83× | +10.6% |
| May 27, 2010 | 20.63× | +11.0% |
| May 28, 2009 | 18.59× | -26.4% |
| May 29, 2008 | 25.25× | +16.7% |
| May 31, 2007 | 21.64× | +13.5% |
| May 25, 2006 | 19.06× | +180.3% |
| May 26, 2005 | 6.80× | -64.9% |
| May 27, 2004 | 19.36× | -0.2% |
| May 29, 2003 | 19.40× | +12.2% |
| May 30, 2002 | 17.29× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How MCS compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 MCS This stockThe Marcus Corporation | 332.88× |
 RSVRReservoir Media, Inc. | 69.73× |
 AENTAlliance Entertainment Holding Corp. | 18.47× |
 WOWWideOpenWest, Inc. | N/M |
 AMCXAMC Global Media Inc. | N/M |
 GTNGray Media, Inc. | N/M |
 ATEXAnterix Inc. | 24.89× |
 PERIPerion Network Ltd. | N/M |
 TTGTTechTarget, Inc. | N/M |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does MCS’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 3 positive peer ratios above is 24.89×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 26.63 ÷ EPS 0.08 = 332.88×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 2, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
MCS P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
The Marcus Corporation's current P/E is 332.88× based on the quote data last updated Nov 2, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.