MCS (Marcus) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.62 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 51% Above Median

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What is Marcus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Marcus MCS -1.91% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates MCS with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 700 Media - Diversified companies, Marcus ranks worse than 67.57% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Marcus's current share price is $30.525. Marcus's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $18.85. Marcus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.62.

The historical rank and industry rank for Marcus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MCS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48   Med: 1.07   Max: 3.15
Current: 1.63

During the past years, Marcus's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.15. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 1.07.

MCS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67.57% of 700 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs MCS: 1.63

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Marcus's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $14.842. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $18.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Marcus  (NYSE:MCS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Marcus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Marcus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marcus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Marcus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Marcus Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.09 0.83 0.81 1.18 0.84

Marcus Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.91 0.83 0.84 0.92 1.24

MCS vs ANGX, RSVR, HUYA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Marcus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Marcus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Marcus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Marcus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Marcus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Marcus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=30.525/18.85
=1.62

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Marcus's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Marcus's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=14.842/333.9520*333.9520
=14.842

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Marcus Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 13.880 241.428 19.199
201612 14.098 241.432 19.501
201703 14.343 243.801 19.647
201706 14.622 244.955 19.934
201709 14.916 246.819 20.182
201712 15.977 246.524 21.643
201803 16.066 249.554 21.499
201806 16.650 251.989 22.066
201809 17.048 252.439 22.553
201812 17.284 251.233 22.975
201903 19.363 254.202 25.438
201906 19.808 256.143 25.825
201909 20.132 256.759 26.185
201912 20.081 256.974 26.096
202003 19.272 258.115 24.934
202006 18.445 257.797 23.894
202009 17.350 260.280 22.261
202012 16.054 260.474 20.583
202103 14.586 264.877 18.390
202106 13.928 271.696 17.119
202109 14.077 274.310 17.138
202112 14.434 278.802 17.289
202203 13.976 287.504 16.234
202206 14.374 296.311 16.200
202209 14.511 296.808 16.327
202212 14.465 296.797 16.276
202303 14.149 301.836 15.654
202306 14.566 305.109 15.943
202309 14.920 307.789 16.188
202312 14.853 306.746 16.170
202403 14.284 312.332 15.273
202406 13.969 314.175 14.848
202409 14.684 315.301 15.553
202412 14.703 315.605 15.558
202503 14.116 319.799 14.741
202506 14.321 322.561 14.827
202509 14.793 324.800 15.210
202512 14.927 324.054 15.383
202603 14.364 330.213 14.527
202606 14.842 333.952 14.842

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.62 mean?
Marcus (MCS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.62 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Marcus and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 1.07. Over the past decade, Marcus' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 3.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Marcus ranks #473 out of 700 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is Marcus' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Marcus' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.62 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 1.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 3.15. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Marcus' value of 1.62 is 67% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marcus ranks #473 out of 700 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marcus has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marcus' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ANGX and RSVR?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Marcus ranks #473 out of 700 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Marcus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Marcus' value of 1.62 is 67% above this benchmark. Historically, Marcus' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 3.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Marcus has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.97, based on 700 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marcus's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.62 is 67% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Marcus and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marcus's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marcus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marcus (MCS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.83, compared to a current price of $30.53 — trading 62.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 67% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.97. Marcus' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marcus (MCS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Marcus (MCS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marcus stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.53 is trading 62.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.83. GuruFocus considers Marcus to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MCS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.62 (51% above median its 10-year median of 1.07)
  • GF Value™: $18.83 vs. price of $30.53 (62.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67% above the Media - Diversified median (#473 of 700)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MCS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Marcus Business Description

Address 111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 1200, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53202-6628
Marcus Corp is engaged in two business segments, which are movie theatres and Hotels and Resorts. The movie theatres segment operates multiscreen motion picture theatres in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and others, a family entertainment center in Wisconsin and a retail center in Missouri; Hotels and Resorts segment owns and operates full-service hotels and resorts in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Nebraska and manages full-service hotels, resorts and other properties in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Texas, Nevada, California, and North Carolina. It generates maximum revenue from the Theatres segment.
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