Is MARCUS CORP (MCS) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 66.0% / 30% | 9.2% / 30% | 4.0% / 30% | 3.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 66.0% / 33% | 9.2% / 33% | 4.0% / 33% | 3.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 33.8% / 33% | 4.7% / 33% | 2.1% / 33% | 3.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 66.0% / 33% | 9.2% / 33% | 4.0% / 33% | 3.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 33.8% / 33% | 4.7% / 33% | 2.1% / 50% | 3.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 40.9% | |
| Operating Margin | 3.9% | |
| Net Margin | 1.8% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 2.8% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.2% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $84M |
| Free Cash Flow | $989,000 |
| Total Debt | $335M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 73.3 |
| Current Ratio | 0.4 |
| Total Assets | $1.0B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $17.03 |
| 50-Day MA | $16.05 |
| 200-Day MA | $15.71 |
| Avg Volume | 156K |
| Beta | 0.6 |
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52-Week Range
$12.85
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About MARCUS CORP (MCS)
The Marcus Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates movie theatres, and hotels and resorts in the United States. The company operates a family entertainment center and multiscreen motion picture theatres under the Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern by Marcus, and BistroPlex brand names. It also owns and operates full-service hotels and resorts, as well as manages full-service hotels, resorts, and other properties. In addition, the company provides hospitality management services, including check-in, housekeeping, and maintenance for vacation ownership development; manages condominium hotels under management contracts; and commercial laundry services. The Marcus Corporation was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MARCUS CORP (MCS) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), MARCUS CORP is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is MARCUS CORP's debt ratio?
MARCUS CORP's debt ratio is 66.0% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 33.8%.
What are MARCUS CORP's key financial metrics?
MARCUS CORP has a market capitalization of $512M, trailing P/E ratio of 40.5, and revenue of $758M. The company maintains a gross margin of 40.9% and a net margin of 1.8%. Return on equity stands at 2.8%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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