Marcus Corporation (MCS)vsTKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO)
MCS
Marcus Corporation
$20.35
+1.19%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $616.72M
TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
$203.49
+0.49%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $39.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. generates 600% more annual revenue ($5.06B vs $722.86M). TKO leads profitability with a 4.5% profit margin vs 2.0%. TKO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.43. TKO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
MCS
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
TKO
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+40.3%
Fair Value
$27.00
Current Price
$20.35
$6.65 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TKO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 524.0% YoY
Earnings expanding 63.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 21.2%
Revenue surging 25.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
3.7% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.2% — below average capital efficiency
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
4.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MCS
The strongest argument for MCS centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : TKO
The strongest argument for TKO centers on EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MCS
The primary concerns for MCS are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. A P/E of 45.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TKO
The primary concerns for TKO are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 75.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.5% 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 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
TKO is growing revenue faster at 25.9% — sustainability is the question.
TKO generates stronger free cash flow (675M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TKO scores higher overall (63/100 vs 51/100) and 25.9% revenue growth. MCS offers better value entry with a 40.3% margin of safety. 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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