MarcusMCS -0.60%74 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. 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 325 Media - Diversified companies, Marcus ranks worse than 55.38% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Marcus's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marcus's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MCS'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.4 Max: 1.16
Current: 0.55
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Marcus was 1.16. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.40.
MCS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 55.38% of 325
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs MCS: 0.55
During the past 12 months, Marcus's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 44.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Marcus was 44.20% per year. The lowest was -46.10% per year. And the median was 5.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Marcus (NYSE:MCS) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Marcus Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Marcus Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marcus's Dividend Payout 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.
MCS vs HUYA, ANGX, RSVR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Marcus's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Marcus's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marcus's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Marcus's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Marcus (MCS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Marcus and its competitors. Over the past decade, Marcus' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Marcus ranks #180 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is Marcus' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Marcus' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.16. Based on the distribution chart, Marcus ranks #180 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HUYA and ANGX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Marcus ranks #180 out of 325 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Marcus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Historically, Marcus' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 1.16 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Marcus and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marcus's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 $23.26 — trading 26.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marcus (MCS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 $23.26 is trading 26.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.42.
GuruFocus considers Marcus to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MCS:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $18.42 vs. price of $23.26 (26.3% above fair value)
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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