MarcusMCS 74 Days Inventory is 6.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 4.69. GuruFocus rates MCS with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 669 Media - Diversified companies, Marcus ranks better than 78.92% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Marcus's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.0 Mil. Marcus's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $103.7 Mil.
Hence, Marcus's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marcus's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MCS'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.64 Med: 4.69 Max: 8.91
Current: 5.47
During the past 13 years, Marcus's highest Days Inventory was 8.91. The lowest was 3.64. And the median was 4.69.
MCS's Days Inventory is ranked better than 78.92% of 669
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.54
vs MCS: 5.47
Marcus's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (6.27) to Mar. 2026 (6.19).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Marcus's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.75.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Marcus's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.05.
Marcus (NYSE:MCS) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Marcus's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Marcus's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Marcus Days Inventory Related Terms
Marcus Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marcus's Days Inventory 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.
MCS vs HUYA, ANGX, RSVR: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Marcus's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Marcus's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marcus's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (MCS) has a Days Inventory of 6.19 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Marcus and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 4.69. Over the past decade, Marcus' Days Inventory has ranged from 3.64 to 8.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Marcus ranks #141 out of 669 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Marcus' Days Inventory too high?
Marcus' current Days Inventory of 6.19 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 4.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.64 to a high of 8.91. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.54. Marcus' value of 6.19 is 78.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marcus ranks #141 out of 669 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Marcus has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marcus' Days Inventory compare to HUYA and ANGX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Marcus ranks #141 out of 669 companies for Days Inventory. This places Marcus in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.54. Marcus' value of 6.19 is 78.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Marcus' own Days Inventory has ranged from 3.64 to 8.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.69 vs. the industry median of 28.54, Marcus has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.54, based on 669 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marcus's current Days Inventory of 6.19 is 78.3% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Marcus and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marcus's current Days Inventory is 6.19, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 4.69. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.42, compared to a current price of $23.40 — trading 27% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 6.19, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 4.69 and 78.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.54. Marcus' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marcus (MCS), the current Days Inventory is 6.19 as of Mar. 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 $23.40 is trading 27% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.42.
GuruFocus considers Marcus to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MCS:
Days Inventory: 6.19 (32% above median its 10-year median of 4.69)
GF Value™: $18.42 vs. price of $23.40 (27% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#141 of 669)
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 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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