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Marcus & Millichap Inc(MMI)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$27.75
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MMI

11/06/2026: MMI (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Marcus & Millichap is a specialized commercial real estate brokerage firm known for its leading position in the private client investment segment. The company's primary strength is a collaborative, research-driven platform that facilitates high-volume transactions across diverse property types. Its main growth opportunity lies in expanding financing services to capture more value from each deal. However, the firm faces material risks, including high sensitivity to cyclical interest rate changes and intense competition from larger, diversified brokerage firms. As a cyclical stock, it may best suit investors comfortable with volatility, though it is not a suitable choice for those seeking consistent dividend income.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is highly dependent on cyclical real estate transaction volumes rather than secular expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock currently lacks a strong positive momentum signal due to industry-wide transaction slowness.
Value investorMixed fitValuation may appear attractive during market troughs, but recovery timing is uncertain.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not provide a consistent or meaningful regular dividend income stream.
Low-risk investorWeak fitStock price volatility is high given its sensitivity to economic cycles and interest rate changes.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price fluctuates significantly based on interest rate news and market sentiment regarding commercial real estate.
Valuation riskMediumValuation levels are often suppressed during periods of low transaction volume, making entry points difficult to time.
Competition riskMedium / highIntense competition from diversified real estate giants limits pricing power.
Business qualityMediumThe business has a strong historical franchise but is inherently cyclical.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not rely on MMI for recurring dividend income.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on the ability to recruit and retain high-performing brokers in a competitive labor market.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -17.64%
Avg. Invested days 37
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
MMI receives a 2-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
MMI has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+84.6%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 7.8%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+8.5%), weak profitability (net margin -0.3%), modest insider ownership of 3.88%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
MMI's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 22.7%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is MMI's strongest growth driver at +324.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+84.6%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (+8.5%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 98.1% and approximately 60.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 3.88% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.56%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 6.58%
Schroder Investment Management Group 6.03%
Pzena Investment Management, LLC 5.65%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 3.93%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
MMI generates approximately $345 of gross profit, $-16 of operating income, and $78 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 163.21%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
MMI has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.05B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 69.38
1Y Target Price 28
Price to earnings Ratio 69.38
1Y Target Price 28
Volume (30-day avg) 172.1K shares
Beta 1.25
52 Weeks Range 24.00 - 33.28
Updated Date 11/07/2026
52 Weeks Range 24.00 - 33.28
Updated Date 11/07/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.4

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Brokerage CommissionsFees earned from facilitating the purchase and sale of commercial real estate properties.The company makes money primarily when clients successfully close real estate deals.
Financing FeesFees generated from arranging debt and equity financing for real estate transactions.Financing services provide a secondary, complementary stream of income during deals.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-06
When Before Market
Estimate 0.07
Actual 0.09

Profitability

Profit Margin 1.77%
Operating Margin (TTM) 1.09%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.8%
Return on Equity (TTM) 2.42%

Valuation

Trailing PE 69.38
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 944.75M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.29
Enterprise Value 944.75M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.29
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.16
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 26.03
Shares Outstanding 37.87M
Shares Floating 23.06M
Shares Outstanding 37.87M
Shares Floating 23.06M
Percent Insiders 3.88
Percent Institutions 98.15

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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