Marcus Corporation (MCS)vsTKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO)
MCS
Marcus Corporation
$28.22
-0.14%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $863.92M
TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
$173.88
+0.99%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $32.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. generates 609% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $747.89M). TKO leads profitability with a 4.3% profit margin vs 3.0%. TKO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.59. MCS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
MCS
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
TKO
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+42.2%
Fair Value
$27.90
Current Price
$28.22
$0.32 discount
Margin of Safety
-23.7%
Fair Value
$170.12
Current Price
$173.88
$3.76 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 119.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.4%
18.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
4.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MCS
The strongest argument for MCS centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 12.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TKO
The strongest argument for TKO centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MCS
The primary concerns for MCS are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TKO
The primary concerns for TKO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 60.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MCS profiles as a value stock while TKO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TKO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
TKO is growing revenue faster at 18.2% — sustainability is the question.
TKO generates stronger free cash flow (349M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MCS scores higher overall (58/100 vs 57/100) and 12.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Marcus Corporation
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Marcus Corporation owns and operates movie theaters, hotels and resorts in the United States. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. is a sports and entertainment company. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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