CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CNK • US17243V1026

26.49 USD
+0.13 (+0.49%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
25.98 USD
-0.51 (-1.93%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:25:20 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CNK. CNK was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. CNK scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CNK has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


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.
  • Of the past 5 years CNK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.46%, CNK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CNK has a Return On Equity of 40.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CNK outperforms 96.25% of its industry peers.
  • CNK has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.98%) than 87.50% 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 7.77%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (8.98%) for CNK is above the 3 year average (5.91%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.46%
ROE 40.04%
ROIC 8.98%
ROA(3y)1.43%
ROA(5y)-2.94%
ROE(3y)-43.93%
ROE(5y)-67.71%
ROIC(3y)5.91%
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 0 -100 -200

1.3 Margins

  • CNK has a better Profit Margin (4.87%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNK has grown nicely.
  • CNK's Operating Margin of 11.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 73.75% of its industry peers.
  • CNK's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • CNK has a better Gross Margin (63.95%) than 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 11.65%
PM (TTM) 4.87%
GM 63.95%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.83%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
CNK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCNK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CNK is destroying value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for CNK. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
CNK Yearly Shares OutstandingCNK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.36, we must say that CNK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.36, CNK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CNK is 7.15, which is on the high side as it means it would take CNK, 7.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CNK has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.15. This is in the better half of the industry: CNK outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.13 is on the high side and indicates that CNK has dependencies on debt financing.
  • CNK has a Debt to Equity ratio of 5.13. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNK underperforms 78.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.13
Debt/FCF 7.15
Altman-Z 1.36
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC9.48%
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 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CNK has a Current Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that CNK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CNK has a Current ratio of 0.76. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNK underperforms 67.50% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CNK has a worse Quick ratio (0.72) than 67.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.72
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 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.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.47%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-51.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.28% on average over the next years.
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

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 20.22, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CNK.
  • CNK's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CNK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.99.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.89, the valuation of CNK can be described as correct.
  • CNK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 88.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CNK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.22
Fwd PE 12.89
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CNK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CNK is valued cheaper than 92.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.17
EV/EBITDA 8.17
CNK Per share dataCNK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of CNK may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • CNK's earnings are expected to grow with 34.32% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%, CNK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.44, CNK pays a better dividend. On top of this CNK pays more dividend than 86.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, CNK is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CNK decreases each year by -22.38%.
  • CNK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
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 0 200M -200M -400M -600M

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CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:CNK (2/20/2026, 8:25:20 PM)

After market: 25.98 -0.51 (-1.93%)

26.49

+0.13 (+0.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners114.11%
Inst Owner Change8.18%
Ins Owners1.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.53%
Market Cap3.11B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)153.50M
Analysts76.47
Price Target32.81 (23.86%)
Short Float %10.72%
Short Ratio3.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.38%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)31.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.63%
Max EPS beat(2)77.24%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.53%
Max EPS beat(4)77.24%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)61.79%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)31.93%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)6.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.9%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.65%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.23%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.72%
PT rev (1m)-3.87%
PT rev (3m)-4.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-37.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-44.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-8.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.22
Fwd PE 12.89
P/S 0.99
P/FCF 11.17
P/OCF 7
P/B 8.12
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.17
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY4.95%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY7.76%
FCF(TTM)2.37
FCFY8.95%
OCF(TTM)3.79
OCFY14.29%
SpS26.84
BVpS3.26
TBVpS-9.9
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.81
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.46%
ROE 40.04%
ROCE 10.38%
ROIC 8.98%
ROICexc 10.32%
ROICexgc 20.77%
OM 11.65%
PM (TTM) 4.87%
GM 63.95%
FCFM 8.83%
ROA(3y)1.43%
ROA(5y)-2.94%
ROE(3y)-43.93%
ROE(5y)-67.71%
ROIC(3y)5.91%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.77%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)16.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.83%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.77%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y8.59%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.83%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.13
Debt/FCF 7.15
Debt/EBITDA 3.47
Cap/Depr 83.52%
Cap/Sales 5.27%
Interest Coverage 2.54
Cash Conversion 78.54%
Profit Quality 181.43%
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.72
Altman-Z 1.36
F-Score4
WACC9.48%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)64.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
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)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-4.67%
Revenue Next Year9.02%
Revenue Next 2Y6.39%
Revenue Next 3Y6.59%
Revenue Next 5Y5.28%
EBIT growth 1Y25.84%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-2.31%
EBIT Next Year63.68%
EBIT Next 3Y26.83%
EBIT Next 5Y15.47%
FCF growth 1Y-9.87%
FCF growth 3Y64.6%
FCF growth 5Y4.05%
OCF growth 1Y0.14%
OCF growth 3Y41.01%
OCF growth 5Y-3.68%

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC / CNK FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 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.