CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CNK • US17243V1026
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+0.7 (+2.45%)
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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.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CNK reported negative net income in multiple years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CNK had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.08%, CNK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 33.69%, CNK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CNK (7.53%) is better than 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 7.48%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.53%) for CNK is above the 3 year average (7.42%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.38%, CNK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- CNK's Gross Margin of 64.13% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 70.89% 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 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CNK is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CNK has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for CNK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- CNK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.37, we must say that CNK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of CNK (1.37) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 11.21. This is in the better half of the industry: CNK outperforms 65.82% 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.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 4.84, CNK is not doing good in the industry: 75.95% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC9.27%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.71, CNK is not doing good in the industry: 63.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- CNK has a Quick 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.
- The Quick ratio of CNK (0.67) is worse 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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.15% in the past 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 25.71% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.21% on average over the next years.
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
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CNK Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.32, the valuation of CNK can be described as rather expensive.
- 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 (25.60), we can say CNK is valued inline with the index average.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.22, CNK is valued correctly.
- CNK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 86.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- CNK is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 82.28% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CNK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CNK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CNK is cheaper than 88.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.23 |
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.
- CNK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CNK's earnings are expected to grow with 25.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.39
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 6.06, CNK pays a better dividend. On top of this CNK pays more dividend than 87.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CNK's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- CNK pays out 28.50% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP28.5%
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
CNK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
29.24
+0.7 (+2.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Inst Owners111.02%
Inst Owner Change2.66%
Ins Owners2.02%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap3.38B
Revenue(TTM)3.12B
Net Income(TTM)136.50M
Analysts77.65
Price Target32.27 (10.36%)
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)-3.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-55.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.22 | ||
| P/S | 1.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.53 | ||
| P/B | 8.34 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.23 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY4.48%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY7.03%
FCF(TTM)1.53
FCFY5.25%
OCF(TTM)3.43
OCFY11.73%
SpS26.96
BVpS3.51
TBVpS-9.88
PEG (NY)0.39
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 | 1.37 |
F-Score5
WACC9.27%
ROIC/WACC0.81
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 22.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.34.
How financially healthy is CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC?
The financial health rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is 3 / 10.