Macerich Co (MEX:MAC) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:MAC Macerich Co MEX:MAC
56 GF Score
Price MXN320.00
GF Value MXN194.22
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What is Macerich Co Financial Strength?

Macerich Co MEX:MAC 56 Financial Strength is 3 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:MAC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN194.22. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Macerich Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Macerich Co displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Macerich Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.58. Macerich Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.92. As of today, Macerich Co's Altman Z-Score is 0.22.


Macerich Co  (MEX:MAC) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Macerich Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Macerich Co Financial Strength Related Terms


MEX:MAC vs EPRT, KRG, PECO: Financial Strength Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Macerich Co's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Macerich Co Financial Strength vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Macerich Co's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Macerich Co's Financial Strength falls into.


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Macerich Co Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Macerich Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-1,152 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN669 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN85,701 Mil.

Macerich Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*668.646/-1152.384
=0.58

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Macerich Cos earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Macerich Co's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 85700.973) / 17428.548
=4.92

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Macerich Co has a Z-score of 0.22, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.22 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 3 mean?
Macerich Co (MEX:MAC) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Macerich Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Macerich Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 3.00.
Is Macerich Co's Financial Strength too high?
Macerich Co's current Financial Strength of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, Macerich Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macerich Co's Financial Strength compare to EPRT and KRG?
Macerich Co's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. Historically, Macerich Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 3.00 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 Financial Strength for a REITs company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the REITs industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Macerich Co and its competitors. Macerich Co's current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macerich Co stock overvalued right now?
Macerich Co (MEX:MAC) has a current Financial Strength of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN194.22, compared to a current price of MXN320.00 — trading 64.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Macerich Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Macerich Co (MEX:MAC), the current Financial Strength is 3 as of Jun. 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 Macerich Co (MEX:MAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macerich Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN320.00 is trading 64.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN194.22.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MAC:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: MXN194.22 vs. price of MXN320.00 (64.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Macerich Co Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges MAC:USA0JX5:UKM6G:Germany
Address 401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700, Santa Monica, CA, USA, 90401
Macerich invests in premium mall assets. The company owns 27 regional malls in its consolidated portfolio and 10 regional malls in its unconsolidated portfolio along with a power center and seven other real estate assets. The company's total portfolio has 39.9 million square feet of gross leasable area and averaged $867 sales per square foot over the 12 months ended in September 2025.
56GF Score

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