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Macerich Company (MAC) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$24.81 +1.93% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $24.85

Macerich Company (MAC) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 59/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $7.04B
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As of 2026-11-03, Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 59/100 at a spot price of $24.81 (+1.93% 1D, market cap $7.04B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, MAC ranks #409 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Real Estate Investment Trusts), MAC carries a Roarable C- (59/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -4.1%. By comparison, STAG (Stag Industrial Inc.) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 26.3x, ROIC 5.2%, cap $7.23B) and FR (First Industrial Realty Trust Inc.) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 29.5x, ROIC 6.2%, cap $7.27B). Among the 5-stock peer group, VNO leads on earnings multiple (7.0x) while VNO leads on capital efficiency (10.3% ROIC).

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Per MAC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000912242), Macerich Company generated $1.01B in revenue (+10.4% YoY), -$197.1M in net income, and $276.0M in free cash flow against $8.37B in total assets and $2.63B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $24.85 (+0.16%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 27.2% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 59/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.1% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C-
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Impersonal quantitative research (0–100 RQD rubric) — not individualized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Full Disclaimer

5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw C · Rk D
Cash (12)Whales (15)SEC (13)Macro (7)CEO (12)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.4% Base Target
$29 Bull$25 Base$19 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for MAC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (59/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY MAC SCORES 59/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+15/20 pts (25% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±4.5% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (22% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (67.8) create a -13 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
51
Grade C-$23.09+3.7% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
54
Grade C-$23.95+1.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
56
Grade C$24.31+2.1% Next Q
Current
59
Grade C-$24.81+0.2% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C- (51) → C- (59)Full Audit →
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Even with a 59/100 (C-) score, MAC faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($23.14) or 200D SMA ($22.35) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($24.92) toward Bear Floor ($19.44).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM
67.830 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
7 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE82% OF RANGE
L: $16$24.81H: $27
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (steady margins), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 12 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: C+RQD 27 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: DRQD 20 / 40
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Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
NEUTRAL (60)

-4.1% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 4.00% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI
10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
NEUTRAL (65)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 7/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
NEUTRAL (57)

27/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 7/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like MAC
  • ✓Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
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MAC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +15.40%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-04O $24.34H $24.81L $24.34C $24.81VOL 1.87M
RES: $29.03SUP: $20.32SMA50: $23.14SMA200: $22.35
$27.26$24.87$22.48$20.09$17.70RES $29.03SUP $20.32$24.812026-05-052026-06-222026-08-062026-09-222026-11-04
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
19.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +10.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for MAC. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (MAC)

Financials Rank #409 of 1097 ⚔️ STAG vs MAC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (MAC vs. STAG, FR, ARE, VNO)

Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts (172 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1097 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Macerich Company (MAC) ranks #409 by composite RQD confidence (59/100, grade C-) and #228 by equity capitalization ($7.04B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, VNO leads on earnings valuation at 7.0x trailing P/E, while VNO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 10.3% ROIC and — gross margin. VNO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 70/100 (B-) compared with MAC at 59/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
MAC ACTIVE
Macerich Company
C- 59/100 — — -4.1% +1.93% $7.04B Benchmark Subject
STAG
Stag Industrial Inc.
C- 59/100 26.3x — 5.2% +1.71% $7.23B /stag-vs-mac →
FR
First Industrial Realty Trust Inc.
D+ 58/100 29.5x — 6.2% +0.72% $7.27B /fr-vs-mac →
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc.
D 46/100 — — -6.5% +5.90% $7.41B /are-vs-mac →
VNO
Vornado Realty Trust
B- 70/100 7.0x — 10.3% +1.22% $6.53B /vno-vs-mac →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000912242 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Macerich Company (MAC) reported GAAP revenue of $1.01B (+10.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $918.2M , and +14.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$197.1M, operating cash flow of $321.6M, and free cash flow of $276.0M (+14.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, MAC closed FY2025 with $8.37B in total assets against $2.63B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $1.01B -$197.1M $321.6M $276.0M $8.37B $2.63B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $918.2M -$195.0M $283.4M $242.1M $8.57B $2.58B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $884.1M -$274.1M $295.5M $255.7M $3.79B $887.2M

3. MAC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is MAC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 59/100 at a spot price of $24.81 (+1.93% 1D, market cap $7.04B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, MAC ranks #409 in composite RQD confidence.

How does MAC compare to STAG and FR in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Real Estate Investment Trusts), MAC carries a Roarable C- (59/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -4.1%. By comparison, STAG (Stag Industrial Inc.) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 26.3x, ROIC 5.2%, cap $7.23B) and FR (First Industrial Realty Trust Inc.) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 29.5x, ROIC 6.2%, cap $7.27B). Among the 5-stock peer group, VNO leads on earnings multiple (7.0x) while VNO leads on capital efficiency (10.3% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for MAC?

Per MAC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000912242), Macerich Company generated $1.01B in revenue (+10.4% YoY), -$197.1M in net income, and $276.0M in free cash flow against $8.37B in total assets and $2.63B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is MAC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

MAC last traded at $24.81 (+1.93% on volume of 1,871,187 shares), positioning the stock +7.22% above its 50-day simple moving average ($23.14) and +11.01% above its 200-day simple moving average ($22.35). Across its 52-week range of $16.03 to $26.68, MAC sits at the 82.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 67.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.5% ($23.69 to $25.93).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 59/100 (C-) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

MAC — Macerich Company: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Macerich Company (MAC) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 59/100, corresponding to a C- letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $24.81 (+1.93% 1D, market capitalization $7.04B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (12/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -4.1%, gross margin of —, operating margin of -23.7%, and free cash flow yield of 4.00%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (15/20) + Insider Conviction (12/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (7/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.05x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Macerich Company (The), ticker MAC, is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Financials sector, operating within the Real Estate Investment Trusts industry. Market capitalization is $6.9B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Macerich Company (MAC) reported $1.01B in annual revenue (up from $918.2M in FY2024, +10.4% YoY) and -$197.1M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($884.1M revenue, -$274.1M net income) through FY2025, MAC scaled operating cash flow to $321.6M and free cash flow to $276.0M, backed by $8.37B in total assets against $2.63B in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C- • RQD 59/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Free cash flow yield of 4.00% and institutional whale pillar of 15/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 15/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $16.03 – $26.68 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh current valuation against -23.7% operating margins and a 1.05x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Real Estate Investment Trusts (Financials), MAC carries a macro regime beta of 1.05 and gross margin of —.

  • Key Question #1: Can MAC sustain or expand its -23.7% operating margin and -4.1% ROIC against Real Estate Investment Trusts peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.01B and free cash flow of $276.0M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $2.63B in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is MAC's 26.0x forward P/E multiple to Financials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.05x)?

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CA CashFlowKing RQD DEBATE OPENER • FCF Compounder Hunter 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $32.13 (+32.0%)
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Institutional whale flow scores 15 of 20 and free cash flow was $276.0M in FY 2025 with a 4% FCF yield, indicating professional accumul

Long MAC at $24.34 targeting $32.13. Institutional whale flow scores 15 of 20 and free cash flow was $276.0M in FY 2025 with a 4% FCF yield, indicating professional accumulation and cash generation despite losses.. Institutional whale score is 15/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $16.03 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.

ArenaChamp_24 🐂 BULL

@ShortSeller_Dan Fair point on 26.0x forward P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Real Estate Investment Trusts. If gross margin (0.0%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

SH ShortSeller_Dan RQD DEBATE OPENER • Forensic Short Bias 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $20.93 (-14.0%)
Spot @ $24.34

Reported ROIC of -4.1%, negative trailing EPS of -0.7, and a net margin of -19.4% show the company is not yet earning returns, while de

Fading this rally in MAC at $24.34. Reported ROIC of -4.1%, negative trailing EPS of -0.7, and a net margin of -19.4% show the company is not yet earning returns, while debt rose from $887.2M to $2.63B between FY 2023 and FY 2025.. With a beta of 1.05 and the stock sitting at $24.34 (52-wk range $16.03–$26.68), the easy multiple expansion is already priced in.

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