CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CNK • US17243V1026
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This CNK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CNK Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CNK had positive earnings in the past year.
- CNK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years CNK reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CNK had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.08%, CNK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- CNK's Return On Equity of 33.69% is amongst the best of the industry. CNK outperforms 93.67% of its industry peers.
- CNK has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CNK outperforms 84.81% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CNK is in line with the industry average of 7.26%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (7.42%) for CNK is below the current ROIC(7.53%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
- CNK's Profit Margin of 4.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 74.68% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.97%, CNK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CNK has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of CNK (64.13%) is better than 70.89% of its industry peers.
- CNK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. CNK Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CNK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- CNK has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CNK has less shares outstanding
- CNK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.40, we must say that CNK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CNK's Altman-Z score of 1.40 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 54.43% of its industry peers.
- CNK has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.21. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CNK would need 11.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CNK's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 65.82% of its industry peers.
- CNK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.84. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- CNK has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (4.84) than 75.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.4 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.9%
2.3 Liquidity
- CNK has a Current Ratio of 0.71. 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 worse Current ratio (0.71) than 63.29% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CNK has a worse Quick ratio (0.67) than 67.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. CNK Growth Analysis
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.
- CNK shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 35.33% yearly.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 25.71% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- CNK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y56.94%
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.38%
Revenue Next 2Y6.49%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
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.
4. CNK Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CNK is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.18.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CNK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CNK is cheaper than 86.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CNK to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say CNK is valued inline with the index average.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.77 indicates a correct valuation of CNK.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CNK is valued cheaper than 83.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNK to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.68), we can say CNK is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 84.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CNK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- CNK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 87.34% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.58 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of CNK may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CNK's earnings are expected to grow with 25.71% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
5. CNK Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CNK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.73, CNK pays a better dividend. On top of this CNK pays more dividend than 88.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CNK's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
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
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 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
CNK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
30.37
-0.5 (-1.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-01 2026-05-01/bmo
Inst Owners111.02%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.02%
Ins Owner Change0.08%
Market Cap3.51B
Revenue(TTM)3.12B
Net Income(TTM)136.50M
Analysts77.65
Price Target32.27 (6.26%)
Short Float %10.81%
Short Ratio4.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.38%
DP28.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-03 2026-03-03 (0.09)
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-55.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.77 | ||
| P/S | 1.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.86 | ||
| P/B | 8.66 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.58 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY4.31%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY6.77%
FCF(TTM)1.53
FCFY5.05%
OCF(TTM)3.43
OCFY11.29%
SpS26.96
BVpS3.51
TBVpS-9.88
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.4 |
F-Score5
WACC8.9%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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 Y56.94%
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.15%
Revenue growth 3Y8.26%
Revenue growth 5Y35.33%
Sales Q2Q%-4.67%
Revenue Next Year9.38%
Revenue Next 2Y6.49%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.68%
EBIT growth 3Y64.35%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year100%
EBIT Next 3Y29.44%
EBIT Next 5Y17.33%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 7 / 10 to CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of CNK stock?
CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is 23.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.66.
How financially healthy is CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC?
The financial health rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is 3 / 10.