Is MARCUS CORP (MCS) Halal?

NYSE Communication Services United States $512M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
MARCUS CORP (MCS) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 66.0% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. MARCUS CORP operates in the Communication Services sector.

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

P/E Ratio
40.5
Forward: 30.8
EPS
$0.41
Dividend Yield
193.0%
Payout: 73.2%
P/B Ratio
1.1
EV/EBITDA
9.1
EV: $824M
Revenue
$758M
Growth: 3.1%
Beta
0.6
Low volatility
Current Ratio
0.4

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-Equity73.3
Current Ratio0.4
Total Assets$1.0B

Price & Trading

Last Close$17.03
50-Day MA$16.05
200-Day MA$15.71
Avg Volume156K
Beta0.6
52-Week Range
$12.85
$18.80

About MARCUS CORP (MCS)

CEO
Mr. Gregory S. Marcus J.D.
Employees
2,349
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$512M
Currency
USD

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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