CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CNK • US17243V1026

28.24 USD
+1.52 (+5.69%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
27.0659 USD
-1.17 (-4.16%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CNK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CNK against 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. CNK scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CNK scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CNK had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CNK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CNK reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • In the past 5 years CNK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CNK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCNK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

  • CNK has a Return On Assets of 3.08%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CNK outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 33.69%, CNK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CNK has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.53%) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CNK is in line with the industry average of 7.68%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (7.42%) for CNK is below the current ROIC(7.53%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.08%
ROE 33.69%
ROIC 7.53%
ROA(3y)4.3%
ROA(5y)-0.12%
ROE(3y)48.19%
ROE(5y)-45.43%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CNK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCNK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -100 -200

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.38%, CNK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CNK has a Operating Margin of 10.97%. This is in the better half of the industry: CNK outperforms 73.75% of its industry peers.
  • CNK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CNK has a Gross Margin of 64.13%. This is in the better half of the industry: CNK outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CNK has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.97%
PM (TTM) 4.38%
GM 64.13%
OM growth 3Y51.8%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
CNK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCNK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CNK is destroying value.
  • CNK has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CNK has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for CNK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CNK Yearly Shares OutstandingCNK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CNK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCNK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.34, we must say that CNK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CNK's Altman-Z score of 1.34 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CNK is 11.21, which is on the high side as it means it would take CNK, 11.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CNK's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.84 is on the high side and indicates that CNK has dependencies on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 4.84, CNK is doing worse than 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.84
Debt/FCF 11.21
Altman-Z 1.34
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC10.01%
CNK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCNK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.71, CNK is not doing good in the industry: 67.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.67, CNK is not doing good in the industry: 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.71
Quick Ratio 0.67
CNK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCNK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CNK have decreased strongly by -35.47% in the last year.
  • Looking at the last year, CNK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.15% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, CNK shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 35.33% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.47%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-51.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.15%
Revenue growth 3Y8.26%
Revenue growth 5Y35.33%
Sales Q2Q%-4.67%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CNK will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 34.32% on average per year.
  • CNK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.28% yearly.
EPS Next Y56.9%
EPS Next 2Y34.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.02%
Revenue Next 2Y6.39%
Revenue Next 3Y6.59%
Revenue Next 5Y5.28%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CNK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCNK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
CNK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCNK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.56, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CNK.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CNK is valued cheaper than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.10. CNK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • CNK is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.74.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CNK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNK to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say CNK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.56
Fwd PE 13.74
CNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CNK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CNK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.72
EV/EBITDA 8.79
CNK Per share dataCNK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CNK's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • CNK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CNK's earnings are expected to grow with 34.32% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CNK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.38%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.45, CNK pays a better dividend. On top of this CNK pays more dividend than 86.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CNK's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.38%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CNK decreases each year by -22.38%.
  • CNK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CNK Yearly Dividends per shareCNK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 28.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CNK. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP28.5%
EPS Next 2Y34.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CNK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCNK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M -600M
CNK Dividend Payout.CNK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CNK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:CNK (2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 27.0659 -1.17 (-4.16%)

28.24

+1.52 (+5.69%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners114.11%
Inst Owner Change2.65%
Ins Owners1.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.53%
Market Cap3.32B
Revenue(TTM)3.12B
Net Income(TTM)136.50M
Analysts76.47
Price Target32.27 (14.27%)
Short Float %10.72%
Short Ratio3.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.38%
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.38%
DP28.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-03
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)14.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-47.96%
Max EPS beat(2)77.24%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-21.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.53%
Max EPS beat(4)77.24%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)57.37%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)52.05%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-5.3%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.25%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.06%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.23%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.94%
PT rev (1m)-3.2%
PT rev (3m)-5.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-34.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-44.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.97%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-7.7%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.56
Fwd PE 13.74
P/S 1.07
P/FCF 18.72
P/OCF 8.38
P/B 8.19
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.79
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY4.64%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY7.28%
FCF(TTM)1.51
FCFY5.34%
OCF(TTM)3.37
OCFY11.94%
SpS26.52
BVpS3.45
TBVpS-9.71
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.08
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.08%
ROE 33.69%
ROCE 9.53%
ROIC 7.53%
ROICexc 8.33%
ROICexgc 15.93%
OM 10.97%
PM (TTM) 4.38%
GM 64.13%
FCFM 5.69%
ROA(3y)4.3%
ROA(5y)-0.12%
ROE(3y)48.19%
ROE(5y)-45.43%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.28%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)19.09%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.39%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y70.09%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y67.55%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y51.8%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.84
Debt/FCF 11.21
Debt/EBITDA 3.61
Cap/Depr 108.42%
Cap/Sales 7.03%
Interest Coverage 2.39
Cash Conversion 72.85%
Profit Quality 129.82%
Current Ratio 0.71
Quick Ratio 0.67
Altman-Z 1.34
F-Score5
WACC10.01%
ROIC/WACC0.75
Cap/Depr(3y)85.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.54%
Profit Quality(3y)130.93%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.47%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-51.52%
EPS Next Y56.9%
EPS Next 2Y34.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.15%
Revenue growth 3Y8.26%
Revenue growth 5Y35.33%
Sales Q2Q%-4.67%
Revenue Next Year9.02%
Revenue Next 2Y6.39%
Revenue Next 3Y6.59%
Revenue Next 5Y5.28%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.68%
EBIT growth 3Y64.35%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year99.93%
EBIT Next 3Y30.03%
EBIT Next 5Y21.12%
FCF growth 1Y-43.78%
FCF growth 3Y91.33%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-15%
OCF growth 3Y42.81%
OCF growth 5YN/A

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC / CNK FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CNK.


What is the valuation status of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC?

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is expected to grow by 56.9% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?

The dividend rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.5%.